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 26, 2024
Test Wing’s first assigned C-130 arrives
The whirling blades of the four Rolls-Royce turbo-prop engines drowned out all other sounds on Eglin’s flightline as the 96th Test Wing’s newest aircraft rolled to a stop at its new home July 17.
Jul 26, 2024
City of Milton losing nearly $9 million in grant funding for WWTP
On July 19, the city of Milton received word from the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation that the city’s wastewater treatment plant was not “legally” sufficient with the National Environmental Policy Act.
Jul 26, 2024
City of Milton losing nearly $9 million in grant funding for WWTP
On July 19, the city of Milton received word from the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation that the city’s wastewater treatment plant was not “legally” sufficient with the National Environmental Policy Act.
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.
Jul 25, 2024
Santa Rosa County residents seek justice for dog shot by his owner
Santa Rosa County residents are seeking justice for a dog who was shot by his owner.
Three concerned individuals attended the Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners meeting on July 8 to voice their concerns about a dog named Roscoe that was shot in the head by his owner on March 20.
Jul 25, 2024
More homes on the market in Milton, but prices remain fairly stagnant
Across Florida, the price of a single-family home continues to climb. Milton and Pace have seen prices rise in some areas, but not all.
Jul 24, 2024
Momentum Church gives back to school district with ‘Love Week’
Over the past 12 years, Momentum Church’s Navarre campus has emerged from an idea into a growing, service-driven church. Part of how the church has been able to grow is its location, the cafeteria of Navarre High School.
Jul 24, 2024
City of Milton discusses what roads to pave in FY25 budget
During Saturday’s budget workshop, the city of Milton briefly discussed planned road paving for the next fiscal year.
Monroe Street, Grace Street and Walton Street are listed as part of the road and street budget. Okaloosa Street and Quinn Street would be paid for through a CDBG grant funds.
Jul 23, 2024
Stevens withdraws from commission race
Michael Stevens, a write-in candidate in the district 5 county commission seat, has withdrawn. Stevens announced his withdrawal in a letter dated July 22. In the letter, he endorsed current District 5 Commissioner Colten Wright for the seat.