Jul 3, 2017
Lunsford reflects on almost two decades of civic service
MILTON— Pat Lunsford has served on the Milton City Council for almost 20 years and said a lot has changed in her time as an elected official.
Lunsford was born in Wallace, an unincorporated communi…
Jun 23, 2017
Council decides to search for new attorney
MILTON — The city council will search for a new city attorney after discussion at Thursday’s executive committee meeting.
An item on the June 22 meeting’s agenda was to approve a new hourly rate fo…
Jun 23, 2017
Teacher's union appealing unfair labor practice charge
MILTON — Starting June 27, Santa Rosa County teachers will have a choice to make regarding their union representation.
By secret ballot, they will be able to vote whether to remain with the Santa R…
Jun 23, 2017
Downtown's 'endangered' status — what's its impact?
MILTON — Some members of the city council and residents are concerned about the future of downtown Milton.
City leaders during a June 13 council meeting discussed inclusion of the Milton Downtown D…
Jun 22, 2017
Santa Rosa commissioner to chair Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization
Santa Rosa County Commissioner Rob Williamson will assume the role of chairman of the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization July 1, according to the West Florida Regional Planning Coun…
Jun 19, 2017
County may hire consultant to develop economic growth plan
MILTON — A strategic plan has never been developed for the Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office, according to Economic Development Director Shannon Ogletree. He and his office, with a consul…
Jun 19, 2017
Council to continue discussion on expanding role
MILTON — A discussion on expanding the City Council’s duties to include hiring and firing city employees will continue next month.
At a May 1 Executive Committee meeting, Councilman Jeff Snow menti…
Jun 14, 2017
Milton development raises concerns about wetlands, crime
MILTON— The June 13 city council meeting included a public hearing on the Summer Towne Project, which concerned several residents.
Property owners within 500 feet of the proposed continuum of care …
Jun 8, 2017
Old Navarre sign's future in question
NAVARRE — Santa Rosa commissioners will gather input from the two Navarre chambers of commerce, the Navarre Leaseholders Association, the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council, Navarre busine…
Jun 6, 2017
Commissioner questioned after removing Navarre welcome sign
MILTON —Santa Rosa commissioners won't change direction from replacing the old Navarre welcome sign bearing the slogan “Florida’s best kept secret." This follows Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman…