Milton Archive

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 […]

A 64-year-old from Milton died in a single vehicle crash on State Road 4 Sunday morning.

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.”

Byrd Mapoles, a former Santa Rosa County commissioner, and the former “flying” mayor of Milton, passed away on July 25.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A 45-year-old from Milton died in an ATV crash Saturday morning, according to a report from Florida Highway Patrol.

By Marlo ScafeSpecial to the Press Gazette The Panhandle Butterfly House and Nature Center is seeking a new six-month extension for its stormwater management plan, and until further action from the Milton City Council, the organization’s vivarium is closed to the public. Milton City Council members were divided in their last meeting on May 16 […]