News Archive

Matthew Taylor, a candidate for Florida commissioner of agriculture who goes by “Matt the Welder” on social media, made a campaign stop in Pace on March 23, where he said the political establishment, including his own party, is working to keep him off the ballot.

Milton City Council members voiced broad support at a March 19 work session for a proposed luxury hotel and event space, though one member cautioned that any public-private partnership would need to justify the cost to taxpayers.

A Jacksonville man with 49 prior convictions has been sentenced to 81 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of using drones to smuggle drugs, cell phones, and razor blades into multiple Florida correctional facilities.

Doug Chico didn’t plan to run for Congress. The 35-year-old Navy veteran and sixth-generation Northwest Florida native said he’d rather spend more time with his family. But a local surveillance camera rollout last fall set him on a path to challenge incumbent Rep. Jimmy Patronis in the August Republican primary for Florida’s 1st Congressional District.

Nearly one year into leading the Milton Police Department, Chief Jennifer Frank says the agency has moved quickly by filling vacancies, boosting training, expanding community programs and beginning to address resource gaps that predated her arrival.

A new farm-to-market store in Milton has found itself selling out faster than the owners anticipated, drawing a steady stream of customers even before its official opening day.

The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office’s annual rodeo drew its largest crowd to date March 14, as officials say the growing event continues to strengthen community ties while raising money to support deputies and staff in times of need.

Jack’s Family Restaurants will open its first Florida location on March 23 in Milton, marking the chain’s first entry into the Sunshine State with a southern-inspired menu and opening day promotion for early risers.

A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for portions of the Bagdad–Garcon Point Water System following a water main break and loss of pressure, officials said.

The City of Milton is asking residents to nominate standout properties for a new Yard of the Season program designed to recognize attractive and creative yards across the community.