May 27, 2016
                
            
        
    
Milton anticipates reviving recycling service
MILTON — With the upcoming opening of a new Emerald Coast Utilities Authority facility in Pensacola, recycling could return to Milton, according to a city official. 
 Although an agreement between S…
        
        
        
                
                
            
        
    
May 25, 2016
                
            
        
    
Santa Rosa County Commission discusses sales tax ballot, scams, and Berryhill roadwork
THE ISSUE 
 The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners has long said the best way to pay for a new judicial center is with a sales tax. 
 They’ve tried multiple times in past years to impl…
        
        
        
                
                
            
        
    
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…
        
        
        
                
                
            
        
    





