Milton’s proposed master plan tackles housing affordability
The old hospital on Stewart Steet could become a 300-unit apartment community with a public library and technology hub. A three-acre lot off James Street could become a new home for senior housing. A 10-acre plat in the city’s northern end could become a planned community of manufactured homes where people can actually afford a home.
Pace man arrested, accused of shoving firefighter responding to call
A 59-year-old Pace man is behind bars after a May 24 incident where deputies say he shoved a Pace Fire Rescue firefighter who was responding to a trash fire at his home, according to an arrest report from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Gaetz requests state investigation into alleged FPL spraying that killed chickens, bees
State Sen. Don Gaetz has asked the agriculture commissioner to open a formal investigation into aerial herbicide spraying by a Florida Power & Light contractor that farmers and beekeepers in north Santa Rosa County say drifted onto their property and killed livestock and bees.
Legislature to vote Monday on property tax cuts, Gaetz will vote in favor
The Legislature will convene on Monday, June 1, in a special session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis to consider the governor’s proposal to cut or even eliminate property tax bills.
East Milton farmers call for answers after livestock deaths
A small family farm in East Milton is calling for an investigation after the owners say more than 50 chickens died following the alleged spraying of an herbicide over Florida Power & Light right-of-way across the street from their property.
Milton man arrested on charges of molesting child
A 40-year-old Milton man has been arrested on six counts of lewd molestation of a child under 12 and one count of lewd exhibition of his stepdaughter, according to an arrest report from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Avalon band director hired as district instrumental music coordinator
Mike Philley, the band director at Avalon Middle School, has accepted the Santa Rosa County District Schools Instrumental Music Coordinator position.
Rain doesn’t damper Milton’s Memorial Day ceremony
While heavy rain may have forced event organizers to change the venue to the Gracey Community Center on Memorial Day, the City of Milton still showed up to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Santa Rosa County working on safety improvements at Tunnel Road intersection
Santa Rosa County Commissioners took the first step on May 21 in fixing a dangerous intersection that has frustrated drivers and been the location of many car accidents in the Five Points area.
Milton Police Chief chosen to represent Florida at National Police Week
Milton Police Chief Jennifer Frank represented every municipal police chief in Florida last week in Washington D.C. during National Police Week, an annual observance honoring law enforcement and the sacrifices members made in the line of duty.















