Tornado watch in effect and flash flood risk increasing
A TORNADO WATCH is in effect for our area until 5 p.m. today as post-tropical cyclone Arthur is now a trough across SE Texas extending into SW Louisiana, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Santa Rosa County opens sand sites ahead of Tropical Storm Arthur
With a flash flood watch in effect until late Friday, Santa Rosa County’s public works department is making sand available at four locations on a first-come, first-served basis as the effects of Tropical Storm Arthur head our way.
Collins touts gun advocacy during campaign stop in Milton
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins launched what he called his “Come and Take It” tour on June 16 during a campaign stop at Gray Man Armory in Milton, saying that he will push to repeal Florida’s red flag laws, lift a bump stock ban lower the age for firearm purchases to 18-to-20-year-olds.
FWC: Three people under investigation for alligator death in Milton
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is investigating three people for their alleged roles in the death of an alligator in Milton.
The three people allegedly trapped, transported and killed an 8.5-foot alligator.
Overnight road closures on Garcon Point Road begin Tuesday
Pavement repairs will force lane closures of Garcon Point Road from Sundial Boulevard to Slalom Road beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16.
NWS: Heavy rains to cause flooding concerns in Northwest Florida
Forecasters from the National Weather Service office in Mobile, Alabama, say that tropical moisture from the western Gulf could bring up to four inches of rain and flooding over the next three days.
Proposed property tax exemption could reshape Milton’s budget, leaders say
A proposed constitutional amendment expanding Florida’s homestead property tax exemption could leave nearly all of the homesteaded property owners in Milton exempt from city property taxes within two years.
Milton announces Riverfest 2026, celebrating America 250
The City of Milton will mark Independence Day and the nation’s 250th birthday with Riverfest 2026, a free family event set for Saturday, July 4, at Jernigan’s Landing and Downtown Milton.
Milton’s CFO suspended with pay amid audit concerns
Milton Chief Financial Officer Curtis Krebs has been placed on paid administrative leave as the city reviews concerns that surfaced during its annual audit, City Manager Ed Spears announced June 9 during a regularly scheduled Milton City Council meeting.
Bagdad-Garcon Point Water System issues boil water notice
Contractors hitting a main break off Da Lisa Road has forced the Bagdad-Garcon Point Water System issue a precautionary boil water notice.















