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Niceville Declares Emergency as Hurricane Isaias Approaches Emerald Coast

Niceville's City Council voted to declare a state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias, positioning the city for federal disaster reimbursement as forecasters predict four to six additional inches of rain, five- to seven-foot storm surge and potential tornadoes. Okaloosa County Schools canceled classes Thursday and Friday and rescheduled football games to Monday as the storm approaches.

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Fort Walton BeachHurricane Isaias: Friday morning update (Oct. 9, 2026)

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