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Okaloosa schools closed on Tuesday due to Hurricane Sally

As of 12pm on Monday, Okaloosa County schools have been cancelled for Tuesday, September 15th. On Monday, Sally was upgraded to a category 1 hurricane. “Due to the continued threat […]

As of 12pm on Monday, Okaloosa County schools have been cancelled for Tuesday, September 15th.

On Monday, Sally was upgraded to a category 1 hurricane.

“Due to the continued threat for tropical storm force winds and substantial rain from Sally, all schools and school activities will remain closed Tuesday, September 15th,” said Superintendent Marcus Chambers. “Closures apply to 12-month employees as well.”

Decisions regarding school and school activities for Wednesday, September 16th will be made on Tuesday.

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“Maybe the Shalimar Mayor can use some of that speed trap money a have Eglin Pkwy Repaved.”
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Scott Schaeffler commented on WordroW: May 15, 2026
“3:16, 5 attempts”
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“no work had been done since February. I drive this road 4 days a week to and from work and fortunately I drive a truck. I feel for anybody driving...”
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Scott Schaeffler commented on WordroW: May 14, 2026
“5 attempts, 1:10”
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“Totally agree, the Destin harbor is bad enough already, they've already built all the new boat slips which take up navigable water. Another marina, more boats, less space and more...”
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“What they have started so far is terrible. Who paves in random 50-300 yard segments. That is not cost effective, nor a good management of time & resources. I am...”
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“Thank you Shalimar Mayor for pushing FDOT's button. We currently have a duopoly on major paving projects which needs to be broken”
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“The contractor has 500+ days from July 2025 to finish. It was baked in the contract. FDOT needs to tighten the elapsed time allowed. In this case it should have...”
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