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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
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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Michael Stevens, a write-in candidate in the district 5 county commission seat, has withdrawn.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.
Jul 22, 2024

Santa Rosa County residents seek justice for dog shot by his owner

By Marlo Scafe 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 who was shot in the head by his owner on March 20. […]
Jul 22, 2024

Milton cracking down on RVs that are breaking city code

By Marlo Scafe A string of RV fires in Milton has the city taking precautionary measures to ensure public safety. Fire Chief John Reble spoke at the July 9 Milton City Council work session to address the recent concern over plugged-in RVs, and the five fires that have been result of RVs over the last […]
Jul 22, 2024
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Contractor subject of fraud alert from Sheriff

Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Fraud Alert to the public on Aron Carrillo Jimenez and his company, Tres Carrillos LLC.
Jul 22, 2024
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Eglin AFB, Air Force Enlisted Village invest in Victory Village

The Air Force Enlisted Village in Shalimar, Florida, celebrated a historic milestone on July 12, 2024, with a deed signing ceremony marking the purchase of 80 acres from the 96th Test Wing.
Jul 22, 2024

What’s going there? Update on development around Pace, Milton

In the months and years ahead, northern Santa Rosa County will have new restaurants and businesses. There’s so much development going on that it can be hard to keep up.

Santa Rosa County is estimated to have reached 200,000 residents earlier this year, according to U.S. Census numbers, and Milton is now over 10,000 residents.

Jul 20, 2024

Milton proposes ending its recycling program

The City of Milton proposed ending its recycling program at the end of the fiscal year, instead allowing residents to use those bins for yard waste. The recycling program operates at a loss, and it’s inefficient, as little of what’s actually placed into recycling bins by residents is actually recyclable. City Manager in Waiting Ed […]
Jul 19, 2024
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Elkins new commanding officer at Whiting Field

Capt. Ted Elkins, U.S. Navy, relieved Capt. Paul N. Flores as the 44th commanding officer of Naval Air Station Whiting Field in a ceremony onboard the installation on July 12.
Jul 19, 2024

Progress being made to get slide fixed at Benny Russell Park

One of the large slides at Benny Russell Park was damaged during the tornadic storm that hit Santa Rosa County in April.
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