Florida school closures today: Which counties are affected?

Several school districts across Northwest Florida have announced closures or early dismissals for Thursday as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast.

According to the Florida Department of Education, local school districts and media reports, the following counties are affected today:

Schools closed Thursday, October 8:

• Okaloosa County
• Walton County
• Bay County

Early dismissal Thursday, October 8:

• Gulf County — Noon
• Washington County — Noon

Additional counties, including Escambia, Santa Rosa, Gadsden, Jackson and Liberty, have announced school closures for Friday, October 9.

School schedules may change as the hurricane approaches. Parents should check their local school district’s official website for the latest updates.

Source: Florida Department of Education and local school district announcements.