SUNDAY WORSHIP UPDATE | OCTOBER 11, 2026
Due to the ongoing impact of the hurricane, including widespread power outages, property damage, and other challenges throughout our community, our Pastor and Church Leadership, after prayerful consideration, have made the decision to cancel our regular Sunday worship services.
While Beulah remains without power, we are grateful that our church did not sustain significant damage.
For those who can safely attend, we will gather at 10:00 AM for a brief time of prayer, followed by an opportunity for volunteers to assist with clearing debris around the church grounds.
The safety and well-being of our members and families remain our priority. We encourage everyone to attend to their family's needs and continue checking on one another as our community recovers.
Please keep all those impacted by the storm, our first responders, utility workers, and everyone working to restore our community in your prayers.
God is still good!
Okaloosa County School District - Closed Thursday, October 8th and Friday, October 9th
Okaloosa County Courthouse and Okaloosa County Courthouse Annex Extensions - Closing at 2pm on Thursday, October 8th and Closed all day Friday, October 9th
City of Fort Walton Beach -All City of Fort Walton Beach facilities and offices will close at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, to allow employees time to prepare those buildings for the arrival of Tropical Storm Isaias. City facilities will remain closed Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, and through the weekend. We anticipate all offices and facilities to resume normal operating hours on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026.
City of Niceville - In preparation for the upcoming weather, all City of Niceville offices and facilities will be closed from Friday, October 9, through Sunday, October 11.
This closure includes city parks and athletic fields. The closure may be extended depending on weather conditions. Any additional or extended closures will be announced as necessary.
City of Mary Esther - City Hall, the Library, and all City parks will close at noon tomorrow (Thursday) ahead of Isaias. We'll reopen once the storm has passed and our crews have checked that everything is safe.
Okaloosa Airports (VPS, DTS, CEW) - Due to potential impacts from the oncoming severe weather, all Okaloosa County Airports will close Thursday, October 8th at 9:00 P.M. No aircraft operations will be permitted past 9:00 P.M., and the airport terminal or airport properties will not be available as shelter area.
Okaloosa County offices - Based on discussions with our Emergency Management team and the NWS, our plan is to close County offices on Friday 10/9/26, after completion of the workday tomorrow, Thursday 10/8/26. We intend to stay open tomorrow to accomplish all the front-end prep necessary before landfall of the storm late Friday or early Saturday. Should the pace of the storm increase, resulting in dangerous impacts earlier than predicted, we may consider closing offices after midday tomorrow. This will only happen if conditions deteriorate sooner than expected.
Point of Distribution (POD) Update: There is currently one point of distribution site in the County at the Destin Fort Walton Rigdon Center (formerly NWF Fairgrounds) for water, MRE meals, and roof tarps for County residents. This site will close at 4 p.m. on Oct. 10. We will reassess if there is a need to continue POD distribution on Oct. 11.
We have limited supplies, so only those without power and those in need should secure these supplies. Please shop the grocery stores, restaurants, and gas stations that have been confirmed open in your area. Publix, Walmart, and Aldi have been opened in Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Mary Esther, Niceville, and Crestview.ned in Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Mary Esther, Niceville, and Crestview
