Jun 20, 2024
Rescission of precautionary boil water notice for customers of Bagdad – Garcon Point Water System
The June 17, 2024 “precautionary boil water notice” is hereby rescinded following repair of the well motor and the satisfactory completion of the bacteriological survey showing that the water is safe to drink.
Jun 20, 2024
UPDATE: Child hit by vehicle at restaurant in Milton
A child has been transported to a local hospital after being hit by a vehicle Thursday afternoon, Jillian Durkin with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
Jun 20, 2024
Blowing smoke? Florida voters will choose whether or not to legalize recreational marijuana in November
Floridians will vote in November on whether or not recreational marijuana should be legalized in the state. Amendment 3 would allow anyone 21 and older to possess up to 3 ounces of marijuana and 5 grams of concentrate marijuana. Currently, a medical marijuana prescription is needed to smoke marijuana in Florida. As of June 14, […]
Jun 19, 2024
Milton meeting gets tense as Lindsay returns and motion is made to remove members from Historic Preservation Board
Mayor Heather Lindsay was back for Tuesday’s Milton City Council meeting, her first in months after she was out on FMLA leave, and it led to some tense moments. Lindsay is currently being sued by the city for not turning over public records.
Jun 19, 2024
A new RV park is planned for Munson Highway in Milton
A unanimous vote from the Milton City Council Tuesday approved annexing three properties on Munson Highway into the city limits, greenlighting a new RV park.
Jun 18, 2024
Community invited to volunteer Santa Rosa Day and Amateur Radio Field Day on Saturday, June 22
Volunteer Santa Rosa Day is an opportunity to learn about the volunteer organizations that support Santa Rosa County. This year’s event will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 at Benny Russell Park, 5417 W Spencer Field Road in Pace. Various organizations will showcase what their organizations do for the Santa Rosa community and be available for demonstrations. Food will be available, as well as activities for kids.
Jun 18, 2024
Precautionary boil water notice for Bagdad-Garcon Point Water System in effect
Low pressure has occurred and/or a loss of pressure has been experienced.
Therefore, as a precaution, the Bagdad – Garcon Point Water System, Inc. advises that all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes be boiled. A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient. As an alternative, bottled water may be used.
Jun 18, 2024
Intergovernmental agreement signed between NAS Whiting Field, City of Milton, Santa Rosa County
The Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners, the city of Milton and NAS Whiting Field signed an intergovernmental agreement on June 13 that will allow the two local governments to provides services to the military.
Jun 18, 2024
School board appoints seven to new positions, including four principals
There was a significant shake-up in Santa Rosa District Schools in June.
At the June 13 school board meeting, the district appointed seven people to new positions at schools throughout the district, including four principals at Holley Navarre Primary School, Avalon Middle School, East Milton Elementary School and Gulf Breeze Elementary School.
Jun 17, 2024
Woman killed in two-vehicle accident on State Road 87 in Jay
An Alabama woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident on State Road 87.