Santa Rosa county administrator seeks second in command
MILTON — Several Santa Rosa County residents balked at County Commission Administrator Tony Gomillion's request for an assistant county administrator, calling the position another bureaucrat.
Such …
Ballot to feature Sunday alcohol sales issue
MILTON — On Nov. 8, residents will make some important decisions regarding how their city operates.
In addition to having four Milton City Council seats up for election, they can weigh in on whethe…
Amnesty Day set for household hazardous waste
MILTON — Santa Rosa County will host Household Hazardous Waste Amnesty Day in October.
The event — 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 8 at the Santa Rosa County South Service Center, 5819 Gulf Breeze Parkway in M…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
















