Storm Information

Last Updated: 10/12/2026 at 5:13 p.m.

The Florida Department of Education works closely with school districts before, during and after natural disasters to ensure they have the resources necessary to resume normal operations as quickly as possible. We will continue collaborating with district leadership to address questions as they arise. At this time, the Department is monitoring the storm. Please continue to visit our website for updates.

Also follow @EducationFL on X and Instagram for up-to-the-minute Florida Department of Education storm updates.

K12 School Closures

Bay County Schools will reopen Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Escambia County Schools will remain closed Tuesday, October 13, 2026. .
Holmes County Schools will reopen Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Okaloosa County Schools will reopen Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Santa Rosa County Schools currently observing a previously scheduled fall break on Monday, October 12, 2026 and will remain closed Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Walton County Schools will reopen Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Washington County Schools Open following the storm; currently observing a previously scheduled fall break on Monday, October 12, 2026 and Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Florida College System Closures

Northwest Florida State College will reopen on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Pensacola State College will remain closed through Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

State University Closures

University of West Florida will remain closed through Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Division of Blind Services & Vocational Rehabilitation Office Closures

Escambia County will reopen Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Santa Rosa County will reopen Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Charter Schools & Other Non-Public Schools

For charter schools and other non-public schools, please note that this information is based on the assumption that if local public schools are closed, charter and other non-public schools are also closed. For the most current information on closures and reopening plans, please continue to check this page and contact your school directly if you have any questions or need confirmation.

FTCE/FELE Test Site Closures

Northwest Florida State College will reopen Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Pearson Professional Center Dothan, AL will reopen Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Pearson VUE - Pensacola will reopen Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Pensacola State College will reopen Thursday, October 15, 2026.