Tornado Strikes Esto: Cleanup Efforts Underway, Recovery Resources Available
On Saturday, May 10, 2025, a tornado struck the Town of Esto, causing significant damage along Highway 2, Highway 79, and surrounding areas.
On Saturday, May 10, 2025, a tornado struck the Town of Esto, causing significant damage along Highway 2, Highway 79, and surrounding areas.
You may have noticed survey crews and new stakes or utility flags along Hwy 79 and nearby streets in Esto. These crews are working for Tritech Fiber, a Holmes County-based company that is expanding high-speed internet access in our area.
In February 2024, Tritech Fiber received $14.6 million through the Florida Broadband Opportunity Program to expand fiber optic internet throughout Holmes County—including nearly $5 million specifically for Esto. The project will bring fiber optic internet along Hwy 79 all the way to the Alabama state line, with completion expected by October 2026.
What are the survey crews doing?
They’re marking the public right-of-way where fiber optic cables will be installed. You may also see blue flags from Esto Water Works and other colored flags or paint markings from different utilities. These ensure that the new lines are installed without disrupting existing services like water or power.
Want to see if your home will be included in the service area?
Visit https://get.tritechfiber.com/
We’re excited to see Esto connected to faster, more reliable internet—bringing new opportunities for work, school, and business right to our doorstep!
The Town is launching a new notification system to help keep residents informed quickly and conveniently.
We know many residents are seeing higher-than-usual water bills for January 2025, and we want to help explain why.
The Esto Town Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, following the postponement of the regular monthly meeting originally scheduled for January 21, 2025
We want to hear from YOU! Your feedback is crucial in making sure the Capital Improvement Plan reflects the needs and priorities of the entire community.
The town of Esto, Florida, is under a boil water notice following a loss of pressure at our water wells on January 09, 2025.
Starting on January 1, 2024 there will be an adjustment to our water rates.