Jul 29, 2024
Eglin STEM pipeline is striking it rich
Eglin Air Force Base — The U.S. Air Force’s largest Major Range Test Facility Base (MRTFB) Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medical (STEM+M) recruitment pipeline is tapped and flowing to recruit, retain, and develop future scientists, engineers and skilled technical workers.
Jul 29, 2024
Trish Johnson brings K-8 experience to East Milton Elementary
The East Milton Elementary School Roadrunners have a new leader. Patricia “Trish” Johnson was named to the role of principal in June, replacing Nadia Colin, who left to take the school district’s public information officer position.
Jul 28, 2024
Milton man killed in wreck on State Road 4
A 64-year-old from Milton died in a single vehicle crash on State Road 4 Sunday morning.
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 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.