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A miscalculation has created the latest bump in the road during the city of Milton’s ongoing wastewater treatment saga. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest District Office, informed the city of Milton in an Aug. 8 letter that it had miscalculated the poly- and per-fluoroalkyl substances for the Naval Air Station Whiting Field lift […]

The U.S. military completed its withdrawal from Air Base 201 in Agadez, Aug. 5.

The departure from AB 201 was completed more than a month ahead of schedule and was facilitated by the transparency and professionalism of both U.S. and Nigerien forces.

Childcare availability and affordability are growing concerns for parents and soon-to-be parents across the United States. According to Care.com, an online marketplace for families searching for childcare, senior care, and other forms of care, the annual cost of childcare can range from $18,000 to $36,000 a year.

A Jay man was involved in a fatal bicycle crash Wednesday morning in Chemstrand Road, near the intersection of Breezy Acres Road, in Escambia County. A 34-year-old bicyclist from Pensacola was killed when he was struck by a 24-year-old from Jay, driving a two-door coupe, according to a report from Florida Highway Patrol. The accident […]

Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. — Col. Christopher Hagemeyer assumed command of the 96th Mission Support Group from Col. Tassika Davis at a change of command ceremony Aug.1, at Eglin.

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) issued a warning to drivers with Florida license plates that have been airbrushed, vinyl-wrapped, or customized. Such alterations violate the legal tag requirements under Florida law for reflectivity and safety enhancements and can potentially impact the yellow validation stickers. Driving on a public roadway with these altered plates is against the law and violates Section 320.061 in the Florida statutes, which prohibits the unlawful altering of a Florida license plate.

The city of Milton voted unanimously to approve Ed Spears’ contract as city manager during the city’s Aug. 13 meeting. Spears noted during the work session that no one had been assigned to negotiate the contract with him, so he created the contract based on previous agreements with prior city managers and brought it to […]

Qualifying for Milton’s upcoming city council election has wrapped up, with four incumbent facing challengers. Ward 1, Seat 2: Tom Powers, Matt Jarrett (incumbent) Ward 2, Seat 2: Roxanne Meiss (incumbent), Larry McKee Ward 3, Seat 2: Jeff Snow (incumbent), Robert Leek Ward 4, Seat 1: Shari Sebastiao (incumbent), Ashley Fretwell Ward 4, Seat 2: […]

The Santa Rosa County School District is “A” rated, which shows success throughout all of its elementary, middle and high schools.

W.H. Rhodes Elementary School in Milton made one of the biggest leaps of all Santa Rosa County schools in 2024, going from a “C” rated school to “B” rated.

Santa Rosa County is cracking down on boaters who tie their vessels to a county dock for extended periods of time, beyond the purpose of loading and unloading.