Aug 16, 2024
Improvements coming to the Clyde L. Gracey Community Center
Pickleball players rejoice, as there will soon be even more space to play in Milton.
The city received a $139,878 grant from the Florida Recreation Development Assistant Program (FRDAP) and the Clyde L. Gracey Community Center will be undergoing renovations. As part of the work, the existing tennis and pickleball courts at the Dr. O.K. “Doc” Matthews Tennis Complex will be repaired and two stand-alone pickleball courts will be built.
Aug 15, 2024
Miscalculation provides latest bump in the road in Milton’s wastewater treatment saga
A miscalculation has created the latest bump in the road during the city of Milton’s ongoing wastewater treatment saga. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest District Office, informed the city of Milton in an Aug. 8 letter that it had miscalculated the poly- and per-fluoroalkyl substances for the Naval Air Station Whiting Field lift […]
Aug 15, 2024
US completes withdrawal from AB 201
The U.S. military completed its withdrawal from Air Base 201 in Agadez, Aug. 5.
The departure from AB 201 was completed more than a month ahead of schedule and was facilitated by the transparency and professionalism of both U.S. and Nigerien forces.
Aug 15, 2024
Santa Rosa Community School providing childcare services to residents
Childcare availability and affordability are growing concerns for parents and soon-to-be parents across the United States. According to Care.com, an online marketplace for families searching for childcare, senior care, and other forms of care, the annual cost of childcare can range from $18,000 to $36,000 a year.
Aug 14, 2024
Bicyclist killed in early morning accident on Chemstrand Road
A Jay man was involved in a fatal bicycle crash Wednesday morning in Chemstrand Road, near the intersection of Breezy Acres Road, in Escambia County. A 34-year-old bicyclist from Pensacola was killed when he was struck by a 24-year-old from Jay, driving a two-door coupe, according to a report from Florida Highway Patrol. The accident […]
Aug 14, 2024
Mission Support welcomes new commander
Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. — Col. Christopher Hagemeyer assumed command of the 96th Mission Support Group from Col. Tassika Davis at a change of command ceremony Aug.1, at Eglin.
Aug 14, 2024
Is your license plate displayed legally?
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) issued a warning to drivers with Florida license plates that have been airbrushed, vinyl-wrapped, or customized. Such alterations violate the legal tag requirements under Florida law for reflectivity and safety enhancements and can potentially impact the yellow validation stickers. Driving on a public roadway with these altered plates is against the law and violates Section 320.061 in the Florida statutes, which prohibits the unlawful altering of a Florida license plate.
Aug 14, 2024
With no one assigned to it, Spears draws up his own city manager contract; Milton approves it unanimously
The city of Milton voted unanimously to approve Ed Spears’ contract as city manager during the city’s Aug. 13 meeting. Spears noted during the work session that no one had been assigned to negotiate the contract with him, so he created the contract based on previous agreements with prior city managers and brought it to […]
Aug 13, 2024
Four incumbents facing challengers in Milton City Council races
Qualifying for Milton’s upcoming city council election has wrapped up, with four incumbent facing challengers. Ward 1, Seat 2: Tom Powers, Matt Jarrett (incumbent) Ward 2, Seat 2: Roxanne Meiss (incumbent), Larry McKee Ward 3, Seat 2: Jeff Snow (incumbent), Robert Leek Ward 4, Seat 1: Shari Sebastiao (incumbent), Ashley Fretwell Ward 4, Seat 2: […]
Aug 13, 2024
Collaboration between teachers, students leads to big gains at elementary school
The Santa Rosa County School District is “A” rated, which shows success throughout all of its elementary, middle and high schools.
W.H. Rhodes Elementary School in Milton made one of the biggest leaps of all Santa Rosa County schools in 2024, going from a “C” rated school to “B” rated.