Sep 15, 2016
6 streets' resurfacing completed
MILTON — Cedar, Cyprus, Hickory, Lee, Orange and Pecan Street residents are experiencing a smoother drive following those roads’ resurfacing.
As part of a 10-year plan, the City Council recently ap…
Sep 9, 2016
Milton won't close on 2 downtown properties (MAP)
MILTON — Since the referendum on sales tax to fund a new courthouse did not pass during the primary election, city council members opted not to pursue purchase agreements for two downtown property pa…
Sep 8, 2016
Santa Rosa courthouse discussion begins again
MILTON — A sales tax to fund the Santa Rosa County courthouse’s replacement failed with voters. Now, county commissioners are moving forward.
According to official election results provided by the…
Sep 7, 2016
Santa Rosa commissioners-elect talk courthouse, public transportation
MILTON — Santa Rosa County Commissioner Lane Lynchard ran unopposed for his District 5 seat, but incumbent Don Salter of District 3 has a non-party affiliation candidate to face in November.
Meanw…
Sep 7, 2016
Santa Rosa County eyes bear-deterrent methods (MAP)
MILTON — Santa Rosa County is moving forward with a plan to prevent human-bear interactions, which occur mostly in the southern end of the county.
In 2015, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservati…
Sep 2, 2016
More school resource officers among new sheriff's plans
MILTON — Bob Johnson prevailed as the favorite in this week’s election to replace retiring Sheriff Wendell Hall.
According to the county’s supervisor of elections office, Johnson — who takes off…
Sep 2, 2016
Santa Rosa officials talk on courthouse, infrastructure tax results
MILTON — The primary election provided a win for funding Santa Rosa County public improvements while presenting another obstacle for funding a new courthouse.
Voters approved the infrastructure …
Aug 16, 2016
Santa Rosa zoning board accepting resumes for vacancy
MILTON — Santa Rosa County District 2 has a vacancy on the Santa Rosa Zoning Board. The Santa Rosa County Commission is accepting resumes to fill the opening.
The 10-member zoning board hears requ…
Aug 15, 2016
Navarre chamber to discuss half-penny tax
NAVARRE — The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce's Economic Development and Government Affairs Committee is hosting an "Overview of the Half Penny.”
The event is set for noon Aug. 19 at the Na…
Aug 8, 2016
Santa Rosa mitigation strategy ranked 'top tier'
MILTON — The Santa Rosa County Local Mitigation Strategy plan, developed by staff with input from the LMS Task Force, was recently rated among those in the "top tier" of the state.
The plan, which…