Jan 16, 2018
'It was a long time coming'
MILTON — Alfred Brewton and Milton Mayor Wesley Meiss cut a ribbon Jan. 15 to rededicate Lucille Johnson Park on Mary Street. Other community members joined them.
The park has received renovations …
Jan 16, 2018
Santa Rosa side hustle idea: deliver groceries
MILTON — Joel Matthews, a radio technician with the United States Marine Corps Reserves, has been a part-time Publix grocery clerk for six months. Now, the smartphone app Instacart may help him suppl…
Jan 16, 2018
Remembering 'Uncle Martin'
MILTON — Many know Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a world civil rights leader. Milton resident Jawana Jackson knew him as Uncle Martin.
TEA AND MUD CAKES
Jackson's family briefly shared their …
Jan 12, 2018
County proclaims Children's Week
MILTON — Santa Rosa commissioners proclaimed Jan. 21-26 the 23rd Annual Children’s Week at their Jan. 11 meeting. Florida Children’s Week is an initiative started by United Way of Florida where thou…
Jan 12, 2018
Commissioners OK road vacation, development
PACE — After a Jan. 11 public hearing, Santa Rosa commissioners approved a request by HBL Properties LLC to vacate a portion of Pace Road starting at the corner of the Pace Heights subdivision. The p…
Jan 12, 2018
Riverfront Redevelopment Team discusses 2018 goals
MILTON — The Riverfront Redevelopment Team discussed their goals for 2018 at their Jan. 11 meeting. They focused on parking and walkability, connectivity and a possible archway. CONNECTIVITY Accord…
Jan 12, 2018
Council OKs comprehensive plan amendment
MILTON — The Milton City Council has voted to accept changes to the Comprehensive Master Plan protecting downtown Milton.
Added language focuses on historic preservation. "The City of Milton values…
Jan 12, 2018
Milton Police Department raises donated flag
MILTON — The Milton Police Department hadn't had an American flag flying at its building since its current location opened in 1999.
That changed this week, when members of Milton’s NJROTC raised a…
Jan 12, 2018
Walmart's raises affect Santa Rosa businesses, economic development director says
MILTON — Nationwide, Walmart employees earning the starting hourly wage will receive a raise to $11, according to a company press release.
In addition, Walmart plans to expand maternity and parenta…
Jan 11, 2018
VIDEO: Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners proclaim Children's Week
MILTON — The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed Jan. 21-26 as Children's Week, following an initiative put forth by United Way of Florida.