May 16, 2016
3 issues county officials are discussing: the courthouse, sales tax vote, and bears
1. DESIGNING THE COURTHOUSE
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners recently reviewed and accepted a final report from HOK, the firm designing a new judiciary center to replace th…
May 16, 2016
City of Milton recognizes employee for governmental budgeting skills
Diane E. Ebentheuer, the city of Milton’s budget coordinator, received the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The award reflects the governing body and…
May 16, 2016
City of Milton recognizes Milton Street and Sanitation Supervisor
Milton Street and Sanitation Supervisor Randy Hoyt's patience and kindness with a lost senior citizen earned him a nomination for city employee recognition.
On April 8, Hoyt helped a woman locate h…
May 5, 2016
Wake up, America is National Day of Prayer theme
MILTON — A crowd of Santa Rosans gathered at the courthouse in Milton, Thursday, to take part in the National Day of Prayer. The theme this year was “Wake up, America.”
Evangelist Chuck Miller host…
May 3, 2016
What’s your problem? Kennington Circle could develop potholes
THE PROBLEM
Oscar Greene, a 27-year Kennington Circle resident, said if the county doesn’t fix cracks on the road, erosion and garbage truck traffic will create potholes. Greene said the county wil…
May 3, 2016
Stewart Street considered for rezoning
MILTON — Milton officials seek input from owners of property along Stewart Street, or State Road 87, regarding possible rezoning.
City Planner Randy Jorgenson said rezoning along the corridor would…
May 3, 2016
Council mulls Sunday alcohol sales
MILTON — The Milton City Council will soon vote on whether to approve language regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday for the November General Election.
As a recommendation from the ci…
May 3, 2016
Evers, Hill to speak at Santa Rosa Tea Party Patriots meeting
PACE — Rep. Mike Hill and Sen. Greg Evers will speak at the Santa Rosa Tea Party Patriots’ next meeting.
The event is 6 p.m. May 9 at the Pace Community Center, 5976 Chumuckla Highway, Pace.
Hill…
May 3, 2016
Central Santa Rosa Republicans set sheriff candidates debate
PACE — The Central Santa Rosa Republican Club’s next meeting is May 5 at Grover T’s Restaurant.
The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. and is preceded by a no-host meal starting at 5:30 p.m. The club will…
Apr 28, 2016
Blackwater boating restrictions set July 4
MILTON — Boating enthusiasts can expect these restrictions this Fourth of July on the Blackwater River:
● Slow Speed/Minimum Wake: This applies in “Area 2-South,” which includes a 500-foot radius a…