Jan 16, 2018
NAS Whiting Field holds first MLK event
MILTON — Naval Air Station Whiting Field on Jan. 12 held its first Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative Service. Base and Training Air Wing Five staff as well as members of Mount Pilgrim African …
Jan 16, 2018
Parents 'very excited' for New Year's baby
Editor's Note: The couple wished to exclude their last names.
MILTON — A Santa Rosa County couple's newborn was the first baby delivered this year at Santa Rosa Medical Center. Fletcher Michael wa…
Jan 16, 2018
Pea Ridge needs inclusive athletic facilities, resident says
PEA RIDGE — Pea Ridge lacks adequate, all-inclusive athletic facilities to serve youths and adults of all capabilities, according to Roy Harris, area resident.
Harris has been working with Santa Ro…
Jan 16, 2018
'It was a long time coming'
MILTON — Alfred Brewton and Milton Mayor Wesley Meiss cut a ribbon Jan. 15 to rededicate Lucille Johnson Park on Mary Street. Other community members joined them.
The park has received renovations …
Jan 16, 2018
Santa Rosa side hustle idea: deliver groceries
MILTON — Joel Matthews, a radio technician with the United States Marine Corps Reserves, has been a part-time Publix grocery clerk for six months. Now, the smartphone app Instacart may help him suppl…
Jan 16, 2018
Remembering 'Uncle Martin'
MILTON — Many know Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a world civil rights leader. Milton resident Jawana Jackson knew him as Uncle Martin.
TEA AND MUD CAKES
Jackson's family briefly shared their …
Jan 12, 2018
County proclaims Children's Week
MILTON — Santa Rosa commissioners proclaimed Jan. 21-26 the 23rd Annual Children’s Week at their Jan. 11 meeting. Florida Children’s Week is an initiative started by United Way of Florida where thou…
Jan 12, 2018
Riverfront Redevelopment Team discusses 2018 goals
MILTON — The Riverfront Redevelopment Team discussed their goals for 2018 at their Jan. 11 meeting. They focused on parking and walkability, connectivity and a possible archway. CONNECTIVITY Accord…
Jan 12, 2018
Council OKs comprehensive plan amendment
MILTON — The Milton City Council has voted to accept changes to the Comprehensive Master Plan protecting downtown Milton.
Added language focuses on historic preservation. "The City of Milton values…
Jan 12, 2018
Milton Police Department raises donated flag
MILTON — The Milton Police Department hadn't had an American flag flying at its building since its current location opened in 1999.
That changed this week, when members of Milton’s NJROTC raised a…