Aug 16, 2017
Gaetz condemns racism, cautions against 'white-washing' history
PACE — Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz visited Pace High School Wednesday morning to meet with students and answer questions.
Pace High’s broadcast team, WPHS, asked Gaetz how he became a successful…
Aug 15, 2017
Milton residents take next steps to remedy Indian Bayou pollution
MILTON — Monterey Shores residents are still looking for answers from Santa Rosa County officials to the red clay pollution in Indian Bayou, the body of water on which they live.
Several neighbors …
Aug 14, 2017
City seeks grant for East Milton water reclamation facility, South Riverwalk extension
MILTON — City leaders have agreed to apply for two job growth grants funded by the state that will assist with upcoming projects.
Gov. Rick Scott recently approved an $85 million job growth grant f…
Aug 10, 2017
Residents to decide on term limits
MILTON — The topic of term limits for City Council members and the mayor is set for 2018 ballots.
Earlier this year, Councilman Alan Lowery brought up the topic and suggested that members of Milton…
Aug 10, 2017
City leaders OK medical marijuana dispensaries
MILTON — City leaders will allow medical marijuana dispensaries within city limits following an Aug. 8 vote.
The topic of medical marijuana has been on the agenda at the last several council meetin…
Jul 28, 2017
'We all know the money is there'
MILTON — Dozens of Santa Rosa County educators and their supporters attended the school board’s July 27 meeting, which included a public hearing on the budget for the upcoming school year.
Several …
Jul 25, 2017
Chamber of Commerce seeks funds for relocation
MILTON— The Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Information Center is relocating from their location on Stewart Street in Milton to a new building on Avalon Boulevard.
The relocation …
Jul 25, 2017
Milton officials mull marijuana dispensaries
MILTON — The city of Milton will decide whether to allow medical marijuana dispensaries.
At the July 20 Committee of the Whole meeting, Randy Jorgenson, Milton’s planning director, informed the cou…
Jul 22, 2017
City questions opening community center on weekends
MILTON — A resident has requested that the Guy Thompson Community Center be open on weekends for seniors to meet regularly, but City Manager Brian Watkins isn’t sure it is a good idea.
The city has…
Jul 19, 2017
Where Milton's Historic District Tour grant originated
THE QUESTION
“[The] article about the [State Division of Historical Resources] giving Milton a $10,000 grant got me to thinking, and perhaps this should be part of all such reports: from where did …