School districts across Florida's Panhandle are shutting down Thursday and Friday in preparation for Tropical Storm Isaias, which is expected to strengthen into a hurricane. Washington County is opening two emergency shelters at Roulhac Middle School and Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities, with Okaloosa County prepared to activate shelters as needed.
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