Dec 2, 2022
FDOT to hold hearing on 5-year work program
CHIPLEY – Florida Department of Transportation District 3 will hold a hybrid public hearing at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, to present its Tentative Five-Year Work Program for fiscal years 2024-2028.
Dec 1, 2022
Stabbing victim, suspect on opposite sides of romantic triangle
A Milton woman may have stabbed another woman last month because of jealousy.
According to a Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office report, Monique Marie Garner, 32, of Milton, unlawfully entered a home in Pace on Nov. 19 and stabbed her former girlfriend’s new girlfriend in the groin.
Dec 1, 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida to host “Sean of the South”
Sean Dietrich, better known as “Sean of the South,” is coming to Imogene Theatre in Milton for an event to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida. The event will take place Dec. 8 at 7 p.m.
Dietrich is a columnist, novelist, and storyteller known for his commentary on life in the American South. According to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida, the event, titled “An Evening with Sean of the South,” will consist of storytelling and music from Dietrich and special guests.
Nov 30, 2022
Santa Rosa County Animal Services to host a drive-through microchip clinic
Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) is hosting a reduced-cost microchip drive-through clinic on Wed., Dec. 7, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Santa Rosa County Animal Services, located at 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton.
Only cats and dogs are eligible to be microchipped and the shelter will be closed to set up and run the clinic.
Nov 29, 2022
Help wanted: Wastewater plant project manager
Milton City Manager Randy Jorgenson is looking for someone qualified to oversee completion of a $70-million wastewater treatment plant.
A request for proposals issued in September received no response; when that happens, city policy allows the city council to authorize the city manager to seek products or services “by other means.”
Nov 29, 2022
Light Up Milton scheduled Friday
The City of Milton officially kicks of the holiday season beginning at 5 p.m. Friday with a tree-lighting ceremony, lighted boat parade, fireworks and a visit from Santa Claus.
Nov 29, 2022
Help wanted: WWTP project manager
Milton City Manager Randy Jorgenson is looking for someone qualified to oversee completion of a $70-million wastewater treatment plant.
Nov 29, 2022
SRC Commission skips Calkins, names Wright chairman
In a break from tradition, the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners skipped the sitting vice chairman and named District 5 Commissioner Colten Wright chairman for the coming year.
Nov 28, 2022
Owner asks for Applegate Street variance
The Milton Board of Adjustments will consider a variance request to allow smaller-than-required lot width and area for property on Applegate Street when it meets at 5:30 p.m. tonight at City Hall, 6738 Dixon St.
Nov 23, 2022
County Commission approves land purchase for possible Medical Examiner’s Office
On Nov. 10, the Santa Rosa County Commission voted four to one in favor of purchasing land off Commerce Road, with the possibility of using the land for a new District One Medical Examiner’s Office building.