May 17, 2016
Traffic light cameras, Sunday alcohol sales among Milton Council hot topics
MILTON — Here are a few things to make note of following the City Council’s May 10 meeting.
1. Contract renewal keeps traffic light cameras operating in Milton
The city council unanimously app…
May 8, 2016
Disaster loan deadline for businesses, nonprofits, homeowners and renters is June 6
Florida businesses, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters have until June 6 to submit low-interest disaster loan applications for physical damage caused by severe storms and tornado…
May 5, 2016
USDA awards $1 million to support Jay's economic development
JAY — A total of $39.3 million in loans and grants will help fund 68 projects for small, rural businesses and communities in 26 states.
The lone Florida recipient is Escambia River Electric Coopera…
May 4, 2016
Escambia health centers get $1 million boost in federal funding
PENSACOLA — The Department of Health and Human Services will provide $10,718,230 in funding to 12 Florida health centers for facility renovation, expansion or construction.
Escambia Community Clini…
Apr 30, 2016
Milton officials plant tree to honor former employee's memory
MILTON — Patrick Wilcox is gone, but he’s not forgotten.
City officials planted a Drake Elm tree to honor Wilcox’s memory on Friday during their annual Arbor Day ceremony near city hall.
Wilco…
Apr 12, 2016
Santa Rosa Commission, residents split over sales tax use (VIDEO)
MILTON — Santa Rosa County commissioners on Monday held their first Local Option Sales Tax workshop to get public input on how to fund the new judicial center and other needs.
A number of residents…
Apr 9, 2016
City documents reveal potential Milton courthouse property appraisals
MILTON — The City Council’s decision to purchase downtown property for more than its appraised value in preparation for a new courthouse has ignited plenty of debate on protest.
But several pieces …
Apr 8, 2016
Town hall to focus on Santa Rosa industrial park, quality of life
NAVARRE — Santa Rosa County Commissioner Rob Williamson will hold a District 4 town hall meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14 at the Santa Rosa County Visitors Information Center.
Agenda topic…
Apr 5, 2016
Milton council favors Messick property purchase
MILTON — City leaders are one meeting away from approving the intent to purchase Theresa Messick’s downtown property.
Despite online criticism and one nay vote from Milton Councilman Alan Lowery, t…
Sep 25, 2015
Milton Council passes budget, millage rate for 2016 fiscal year
The Milton City Council unanimously approved a balanced city budget and millage rate during a council meeting last week. The city will maintain the current millage rate of 3.2373 mills per $1,000 and…