The Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 on Feb. 26 to deny a $147,078 contract for renovations to its boardroom, citing economic uncertainty and public concern over spending amid debates about property tax and a “tough” upcoming budget process.
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Santa Rosa County Commission adopts East Milton Master Plan
Santa Rosa County Commissioner unanimously adopted the East Milton Master Plan on Feb. 26, paving the way for a long-term blueprint meant to guide officials on how to develop the growing community for years to come.
Leaving an impression: New art gallery opens in Navarre
With an art career spanning 40 years, Dan Beck has built a name for himself.
Beck, an impressionist painter, has won numerous awards and recognitions for his artwork, which bridges traditional impressionism and contemporary art concepts.
West Florida Fire & Nature Festival to be held this weekend
On Saturday, March 7, the University of West Florida will host a community event spotlighting the importance of prescribed burns in wildlife conservation efforts.
UPDATE: All lanes of Highway 90 just east of the Blackwater River Bridge in East Milton reopen after crash
UPDATE: All lanes of Highway 90 just east of the Blackwater River Bridge in East Milton have reopened. They were previously closed due to a traffic crash.

Shoutout to unnamed very caring individuals
My husband and I were waiting outside a local restaurant to meet friends for dinner. We observed a woman holding the arm of a man with a cane. He was having great difficulty stepping down from the curb to get to his vehicle. It appeared that he might have been recovering from a stroke. My husband walked over to assist them. The three were quickly joined by other adults, young and old. After awhile, the group was able, with care and patience, to help him step off the curb and to his vehicle.
Shoutout to Co-Workers
Priscilla W. is giving a shoutout to BURNS and MCRAE. You guys are awesome to work with. I love working with you guys. We work great as a team!!!
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Milton gas line replacement project expanded after federal approval
Federal regulators have approved an expansion of the City of Milton’s natural gas line replacement project, allowing the city to eliminate all remaining cast-iron pipes and speed up the modernization of its gas systems.
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Milton Panthers reveal 2026 football schedule
Milton is coming off a turnaround campaign in 2025 and will kick off the 2026 regular season with a Thursday night game against Pensacola Catholic on Aug. 20.
Congrats to our Athletes and Students of the Week!




Meet Jackson Morton, Milton’s 19th Century U.S. Senator
Despite being a well-known figure in Northwest Florida in his time, Jackson Morton’s name has fallen into obscurity.
Born in 1794 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Morton moved to Milton in the 1820s and began a successful brickmaking enterprise, selling mainly to those building Pensacola’s Naval fortifications.
He later parlayed his business success into a political career, eventually serving a term in the U.S. Senate from 1849 to 1855. Years later, he served in the Confederacy’s version of the Senate.
Meet the new leader of female business empowerment in Santa Rosa County
The City of Milton’s human resources director is taking on a new leadership role aimed at strengthening networking and mentorship opportunities for women across Santa Rosa County.
Leaving an impression: New art gallery opens in Navarre
With an art career spanning 40 years, Dan Beck has built a name for himself.
Beck, an impressionist painter, has won numerous awards and recognitions for his artwork, which bridges traditional impressionism and contemporary art concepts.



















