Apr 26, 2016
Lock up trash to repel bears, Florida Fish and Wildlife rep says
MILTON — Bears pursue the easiest food supply, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, which for many Santa Rosa County homeowners means bears getting into their garbage. …
Apr 22, 2016
Northwest Florida reps eye opportunities for Japanese companies
MILTON — Northwest Florida economic development representatives and the Consul General of Japan in Miami are making strides toward attracting more Japanese businesses.
Ken Okaniwa, from the Consula…
Apr 14, 2016
17 Santa Rosa County projects receiving state funding
PENSACOLA — The Florida House of Representatives’ County by County Allocation report for the 2016-2017 fiscal year includes these funds for Santa Rosa County:
●Navarre Beach nourishment, $5.6 milli…
Apr 14, 2016
VIDEO: Santa Rosa Kids' House Executive Director Keith Ann Campbell speaks before county commissioners for Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month and the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners recognize the work of the Santa Rosa Kids' House with today's proclamation. SRKH Executive Dire…
Apr 12, 2016
Walking, biking path between Milton, Bagdad still needed, officials say
MILTON — Milton and Santa Rosa County officials hope the Florida Department of Transportation will consider connecting the city with Bagdad through safe pedestrian passage.
As part of the Transport…
Apr 8, 2016
City plans to use gas tax for road work
MILTON — The Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners recently implemented a gas tax increase. Now, Milton officials plan to use the extra revenue toward city roads listed in poor condition.
The co…
Apr 8, 2016
Almost one year later — still no improvements at Hawkins Park
MILTON — Hawkins Park is meant for use by people with disabilities, but it is overgrown with weeds and needs maintenance.
The Santa Rosa County Commission showed interest in revitalizing the park…
Apr 1, 2016
Milton Youth Council eyes more opportunities for community center
MILTON — Youth Council members want to bring more activities to the Guy Thompson Community Center.
The 14-member council, whose members are from Milton and Pace area middle and high schools, initia…
Apr 1, 2016
Downtown Milton property’s proposed price raises debate
MILTON — Several Milton residents, and at least one council member, are concerned about the city’s attempts to purchase high-priced property downtown.
During next week’s Executive Committee Meetin…
Apr 1, 2016
Santa Rosa County ‘glad’ for Scott’s decision to reduce DJJ costs
MILTON — Santa Rosa County commissioners will have one budget item clear by this month’s budget workshop: the Department of Juvenile Justice’s shared costs with the state of Florida.
Whether it mea…