News Archive

Tuesday morning, Feb. 25, the Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office executed a court order at Gulf Coast Guns in Milton to seize assets or “collateral” due on a “defaulted” loan. Photos and video were shown of deputies emptying the store of inventory. But throughout the day, supporters voiced their support for the store on social media.
The Sheriff’s Office said they were following the orders of the court and had no other involvement in the civil case.

In an effort to address public concerns about the Citizen’s Land Development Code Task Force, Santa Rosa County commissioner Kerry Smith led the way for the rest of the commissioners to chart a new course for the task force.

Just before noon Tuesday, Feb. 25, Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office executed a court order at Gulf Coast Guns in Milton. The order, which was issued by a Judge in Santa Rosa County, dealt with the seizing of items from the gun store.

The Milton City Council called for a special meeting on Feb. 20 to discuss attorney-client relationships regarding litigation and representation. Before they could begin their discussion a litany of legal questions arose.

The U.S. 90 westbound travel lanes over Simpson River Bridge will be shifted the week of Sunday, Feb. 23, to allow crews to complete bridge construction.

Signage will be in place to direct westbound drivers through the work zone. There are no changes to the eastbound bridge traffic pattern.

Jay High School celebrates Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week with agriculture fun.

Damian’s Ice Cream is building a new distribution center in Milton’s I-10 Industrial Park. And the incredibly missed frozen lemonade will be sold again for the first time in years. On Feb. 20, they held a groundbreaking event for the new site.

Night to Shine is a remarkable global celebration, centered on God’s love, with the mission to honor and value people with special needs. Local churches from all around the world host a prom on the same night for anyone living with disabilities, ages 14 and older. Started by the Tim Tebow Foundation, Night to Shine is free for all attendees, thanks to the generous donations of the community.

The overnight rain Feb. 18-19 brought more red clay down the drainage ways from behind Damon Drive Cottages and reportedly fed it into Mulat Bayou. The residents nearby say there are no solutions in sight and no help on the horizon.

On Feb. 11 the Milton Garden Club celebrated Valentine’s Day early with a guest speaker who spoke on a matter close to their hearts, gardening tips and tricks.

John Todorovich is a teacher University of Florida and a master gardener with the school’s extension office known as the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). He spoke about understanding garden hazards and explained why they occur.