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A proposed constitutional amendment expanding Florida’s homestead property tax exemption could leave nearly all of the homesteaded property owners in Milton exempt from city property taxes within two years.

The City of Milton will mark Independence Day and the nation’s 250th birthday with Riverfest 2026, a free family event set for Saturday, July 4, at Jernigan’s Landing and Downtown Milton.

Milton Chief Financial Officer Curtis Krebs has been placed on paid administrative leave as the city reviews concerns that surfaced during its annual audit, City Manager Ed Spears announced June 9 during a regularly scheduled Milton City Council meeting.

Contractors hitting a main break off Da Lisa Road has forced the Bagdad-Garcon Point Water System issue a precautionary boil water notice.

A Pace woman arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence allegedly had two children in the vehicle with her at the time.

Several Santa Rosa County residents urged the Santa Rosa County Commission on June 9 to take a public stand against bringing artificial intelligence data centers to the area, warning that the facilities could strain the region’s electricity, water and natural resources.

No serious injuries were reported after a Florida Highway Patrol trooper rear-ended another vehicle on Interstate 10 in Santa Rosa County, according to a news release from the Florida Highway Patrol.

Santa Rosa County officials sent a traffic advisory to local motorists ahead of a repaving project set to begin on Quintette Road in Pace this Friday.

Santa Rosa County Animal Services will host a series of Community Cat Days throughout June, offering free spay and neuter services for eligible outdoor cats owned by no one and living in Santa Rosa County.

The Santa Rosa County Commission has a packed agenda for this week, where board members will hear from the public on the renewal of the half-cent sales tax, advocate for improvements to NAS Whiting Field and look to enhance Benny Russell Park and the West Florida Railroad Museum.
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