Sep 30, 2024
Bridge on Polktown Road closed beginning today, Sept. 30
The bridge on Polktown Road, just west of Country Mill Road, will be closed beginning today, Mon., Sept. 30 due to safety concerns on a settling headwall. Repairs will begin within a week, weather permitting, and are expected to take up to a month to complete. Traffic will detour to and from the north end of Polktown Road off Curt Lane.
Aug 22, 2024
Milton’s Exchange Hotel reopened as financial business office
The Exchange Hotel in Downtown Milton’s historic district has sat on the corner of Caroline St. and Elmira St. for over a century. The building, which has seen plenty of notable historical figures pass through its doors over the years, was recently renovated and reopened as an office for Blackwood Financial Group. The financial services […]
Jul 28, 2024
Milton man killed in wreck on State Road 4
A 64-year-old from Milton died in a single vehicle crash on State Road 4 Sunday morning.
Jul 26, 2024
Milton responds after loss of grant funding for wastewater project
The City of Milton notes that “significant” progress has been made on its water reclamation project but announced changes to the overall scope of the work after losing nearly $9 million in federal grant funding due to “unavoidable delays.”
Jul 25, 2024
‘Flying’ mayor of Milton, former Santa Rosa County commissioner, passes away
Byrd Mapoles, a former Santa Rosa County commissioner, and the former “flying” mayor of Milton, passed away on July 25.
Jun 20, 2024
UPDATE: Child hit by vehicle at restaurant in Milton
A child has been transported to a local hospital after being hit by a vehicle Thursday afternoon, Jillian Durkin with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
Jun 17, 2024
Milton mayor vows not to resign until at least November, despite citing depression, anxiety related to position amid open records lawsuit
Milton Mayor Heather Lindsay said she has considered resigning from her position but has no plans to do so until at least November, despite the impact the position has had on her health amid an open records lawsuit ongoing against her.
Jun 12, 2024
‘The Vivarium is open:’ Butterfly house receives 65 day extension for stormwater management plan
After a back-and-forth that involved several public speakers, the Milton City Council voted to approve a 65-day extension for the Panhandle Butterfly House & Nature Center to come up with a stormwater management plan.
Jun 12, 2024
‘I had stroke level blood pressure:’ Milton mayor returns from FMLA leave, explains absence and addresses ongoing lawsuit with city
Mayor Heather Lindsay was back for Tuesday’s Milton City Council meeting, her first in months after she was out on FMLA leave, and it led to some tense moments. Lindsay is currently being sued by the city for not turning over public records.
Jun 8, 2024
Milton man dies in ATV crash
A 45-year-old from Milton died in an ATV crash Saturday morning, according to a report from Florida Highway Patrol.




