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Okaloosa cities, county offices close ahead of winter storm

Local governments across Okaloosa County announced Tuesday and Wednesday closures as Winter Storm Enzo approaches the area.

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Local governments across Okaloosa County announced Tuesday and Wednesday closures as Winter Storm Enzo approaches the area.

Okaloosa County will close all non-essential administrative offices both days, officials announced Sunday. The Board of County Commissioners’ regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday has been canceled.

Fort Walton Beach‘s Emergency Management Team ordered the closure of non-essential city facilities for both days, citing weather concerns.

The City of Niceville will close all offices and facilities Tuesday and Wednesday, with normal business hours expected to resume Thursday.
The City of Crestview will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Normal operating hours are expected to resume on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
All Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County (DOH-Okaloosa) offices will close Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22. Offices are expected to reopen Thursday, January 23.

Essential emergency services will continue to operate throughout the winter weather event, which forecasters predict could bring up to 4 inches of snow to parts of the county.

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