Dec 12, 2022
FPL presents Carpenter’s Park ‘solar tree’ to city
Florida Power & Light officially presented a $100,000 “solar power” solar energy station it installed at Carpenter’s Park to the City of Milton on Monday.
Dec 6, 2022
Acclaimed dog trainer brings company to Milton
Jeff Minder first discovered he had a passion for dogs when he was at Hurlburt Field, where he was a SERE trainer, teaching airmen to evade enemy canines. SERE is short for survival, evasion, resistance, and escape.
Dec 5, 2022
Milton to unveil J.B. Turner School historic marker
The City of Milton will unveil a historic marker honoring the legacy of the J.B. Turner School, the first public school in Santa Rosa County for African-American students. A dedication ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the intersection of Mary and West Walker streets.
Nov 29, 2022
King Middle academic team earns bid to national championship
It takes a strong team to win a championship. King Middle School feels like they have that with their academic team.
In its sixth year, the academic team at King Middle recently earned a bid to the national championship in Chicago, which runs from May 12 to 14 next year.
Nov 29, 2022
Light Up Milton scheduled Friday
The City of Milton officially kicks of the holiday season beginning at 5 p.m. Friday with a tree-lighting ceremony, lighted boat parade, fireworks and a visit from Santa Claus.
Nov 21, 2022
Teacher of the Year: Julianne Robbins, Bagdad Elementary School
A stubborn strand of long, black hair kept falling across Julianne Robbins’ face, but she didn’t seem to notice.
“Who can tell me what this is?” she asks, holding up a tiny toy chair. Most of the first graders kneeling around her raise their hands, but not one blurts the answer.
Nov 14, 2022
Creek Fest in Milton this weekend
The Santa Rosa Band of the Lower Muscogee will host Creek Fest, presented by Eglin Federal Credit Union, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 4750 Willard Norris Road in Milton.
Nov 14, 2022
Chess Challenge coming to Milton
Rafael Lopez is a self-appointed ambassador of chess. The Cantonment car broker said he plays 10 to 15 games EVERY DAY. He taught his friends’ children to play, and, for the past few years, he’s made it his mission to teach anyone willing to try.
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, he’ll bring “Chess Challenge” to East Bay Automotive, 5844 Stewart Street in Milton. Anyone 6 and older, regardless of their knowledge or skill, is invited to the free event, which includes a free snack and an opportunity to win prizes.
Nov 14, 2022
Men Empowered: Group provides direction, support
One notices the eye contact first, then the handshake and the posture.
Men Empowered members meeting Nov. 5 at the Clyde L. Gracey Community Center in Milton displayed confidence and poise not expected from high school students.
Nov 10, 2022
County honors Piech
Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Bob Cole, center, presents a plaque to Commissioner Dave Piech this morning commemorating his service on the Board of County Commissioners.