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Apr 4, 2025

The destruction of Mulat Bayou

“At the very beginning of the destruction of Avalon Beach – that’s when they knew,” Arthur Hauck said. “In my opinion they are liable for negligence.”
Apr 4, 2025
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Spring Festival of Flowers at Pensacola State College, Milton campus

Friday, April 4, kicked off the three-day Spring Festival of Flowers event at the Pensacola State College Milton Campus.
Apr 4, 2025
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919th SOW remembers former Duke Field pioneer, AFRC commander

The 919th Special Operations Wing joins the Air Force Reserve Command community in mourning the passing of a Duke Field pioneer, and a leader whose impact on the Reserve family was both profound and lasting.  
Apr 3, 2025

Florida Senate Bill 1118 could result in more homes on farmland

Florida has long faced the difficult task of managing growth and development. Here in Santa Rosa County, more subdivisions seem to pop up every day. Locals have said consistently, “Keep the country, country.” But a newly proposed bill could change that with more housing built on agricultural land.
Apr 2, 2025

Downtown Milton’s fountain dyed teal for Sexual Assault Awareness

On April 2, the City of Milton and Naval Air Station (NAS) Whiting Field united to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAM) by dyeing the City’s downtown fountain teal.
Apr 2, 2025

Boil water notice rescinded for Bagdad-Garcon Point Water System

UPDATE: (April 4, 2025 at 1 p.m.) The boil water notice for Bagdad – Garcon Point Water System Inc. has been rescinded. ORIGNIAL POST: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BAGDAD – GARCON POINT WATER SYSTEM, INC. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE WATER UTILITY AT 850-623-8508. A main break has occurred and/or a loss of pressure has been experienced.
Apr 2, 2025
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Patronis, Boyles win April 1 elections

Northwest Florida has a new representative in Washington, D.C. Jimmy Patronis, the Republican nominee for U.S. House District 1, defeated Democratic candidate Gay Valimont Tuesday, April 1 to replace Matt Gaetz.
Apr 2, 2025

Pine Blossom Road Drainage

The county is taking serious flooding precautions with an over $5 million project to improve Pine Blossom Road drainage in Milton.

The project involves significant upgrades to the existing stormwater management systems to improve drainage and help prevent future flooding. They will enhance the current subsurface drainage system, install a new subsurface drainage system, and improve the roadside drainage.

Apr 2, 2025

City of Milton Officially Becomes Debt-Free, Saves Over $277,000 in Interest Payments

In a major financial milestone, the City of Milton has officially paid off all outstanding municipal debt following a unanimous vote by City Council at its March 2025 meeting. The decision to retire the remaining $2.7 million in debt early will save taxpayers approximately $277,500 in interest payments over the life of the loans.
Apr 2, 2025

Ard Field Road closed at the bridge for repairs beginning April 7

Ard Field Road will be closed at the bridge near 564 Ard Field Rd. from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily for bridge repairs beginning Monday, April 7.
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