Bagdad, FL

Interstate 10 has reopened in both directions between Exit 22 (Avalon Boulevard) and Exit 31 (State Road 87) as of 4:30 p.m. Wednesday after a brief closure caused by downed power transmission lines near the Garcon Point Road exit in Bagdad, according to Santa Rosa County Communications. While the main closure has been cleared, westbound lanes at Mile Marker 35 remain closed due to an unrelated vehicle fire. Drivers are urged to use caution as traffic resumes on the corridor. Motorgoers can...

Interstate 10 is completely shut down in both directions between Exit 22 at Avalon Boulevard and Exit 31 at State Road 87 following a downed power transmission line near Garcon Point Road in Bagdad, according to Santa Rosa County Communications. The closure went into effect Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. The duration of the shutdown remains unknown as utility crews work to address the downed lines. All lanes are affected in both directions. Traffic is being diverted onto U.S. Highway 90...

Santa Rosa County has rescinded a boil water notice for the Bagdad Garcon Point Water System as of Friday afternoon. County officials announced the all-clear after a bacteriological survey confirmed the water supply is safe to drink. The notice, which had required residents in the affected area to boil water before consumption, is no longer in effect.

Santa Rosa County officials have rescinded the boil water notice for the Town of Jay as of Friday afternoon, following completion of bacteriological testing that confirmed the water supply is safe to drink. The all-clear comes after water quality samples met safety requirements, allowing residents to use tap water normally again without boiling it first. Meanwhile, boil water notices remain in effect for all customers of Bagdad Garcon Point Water. Residents in affected areas should continue...

A portion of Old Bagdad Highway in Santa Rosa County is closed effective Saturday evening as Florida Power & Light conducts utility work in the area. According to Santa Rosa County officials, the closure affects Old Bagdad Highway between Highway 90 and Parkmore Plaza Drive. The road has been closed since 5:20 p.m. Saturday, October 10. County communications indicate the closure will remain in effect for an undetermined length of time while FPL completes its work. Motorists in the area shoul