Dec 28, 2016
Commissioners highlight sales tax, courthouse in year-end review
Editor's Note : Santa Rosa Commissioner Sam Parker did not return multiple calls to participate in this feature. However, here are the rest of the commissioners' answers.
MILTON — Three Santa Rosa…
Dec 27, 2016
2 Santa Rosa County road closures scheduled
MILTON — Two closures may affect traffic in Santa Rosa County:
CSX has closed Industrial Boulevard in east Milton for approximately two weeks to conduct track repairs. A detour is available t…
Dec 20, 2016
Camp Fire program seeks assistance
MILTON — The City Council approved spending up to $20,000 to fund the Camp Fire Milton Interaction Club for two eight-week sessions starting Jan. 16 ending June 1.
Now, the Camp Fire organization j…
Dec 19, 2016
Council: No to downtown property purchase
MILTON — CSX Corp. will have to find another buyer for its less than 1-acre downtown property.
The city’s option to purchase the land halted with a tie-breaking vote from Mayor Wesley Meiss during …
Dec 16, 2016
Council sets foundation for alcohol sales ordinance
MILTON — Two opposing nay votes from council members Mary Ellen Johnson and Patsy Lunsford did not keep the City Council from deciding on times to allow alcohol sales within city limits.
The counci…
Dec 15, 2016
New Milton Council members sworn in
MILTON — City Clerk Dewitt Nobles swore in four new council members during a special meeting Tuesday.
Joining the council are Jeff Snow, Peggi Smith and Casey Powell. In addition to the three new c…
Dec 15, 2016
Santa Rosa County designated ‘TsunamiReady’
MILTON — Santa Rosa County is officially the first county along the Gulf Coast recognized as ‘TsunamiReady’ by the National Weather Service.
The voluntary community recognition program certifies th…
Dec 14, 2016
‘ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS … SHAMEFUL’
MILTON — Mary Ellen Johnson was sworn into the City Council during a special meeting Tuesday night, but first came adversity.
Johnson’s qualifications, particularly her home’s location, were questi…
Dec 9, 2016
‘No Thru Trucks’ signs considered for North Willing
MILTON — Public Works staffers seek the City Council’s permission to place signage along U.S. Highway 90 to warn semi truck drivers from making a dangerous turn onto North Willing Street.
Public Wo…
Dec 8, 2016
Mayor recognizes exiting council members
MILTON — Mayor Wesley Meiss on Monday recognized Council Members R.L. Lewis and Grady Hester for their service to the city.
Meiss presented both council members with an honorary plaque while reflec…