politics Archive

MILTON — Santa Rosa County is moving forward with a plan to prevent human-bear interactions, which occur mostly in the southern end of the county.

In 2015, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservati…

MILTON — Resurfacing will begin on these Milton streets Sept. 7: 
●Cedar Street (west of Byrom Street)
●Cyprus Street
●Hickory Street
●Lee Street
●Orange Street
●Pecan Street
A three-d…

Tiger Point Park in Gulf Breeze will be closed approximately two weeks for resurfacing. Preparations have begun for placement of pour-in-place, Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible rubberized s…

MILTON —  Bob Johnson prevailed as the favorite in this week’s election to replace retiring Sheriff Wendell Hall.

According to the county’s supervisor of elections office, Johnson —  who takes off…

MILTON —  The primary election provided a win for funding Santa Rosa County public improvements while presenting another obstacle for funding  a new courthouse.

Voters approved the infrastructure …

MILTON — These Santa Rosa County offices will be closed Sept. 5 in observance of Labor Day, unless otherwise noted:
●Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners, including the library system and anima…

MILTON — A statewide workgroup made up of Florida judges plans to address courthouse security within the state’s 67 counties.
Florida Chief Justice Jorge Labarga said the measure is necessary.  
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MILTON — Early voting in Santa Rosa County continues through Saturday, Aug. 27. Voting hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at these locations:
● Santa Rosa County Administration Building, 6495 Carolin…

MILTON — City officials are seeking the county’s assistance in improving Optimist Park, located off Old Bagdad Highway.

GALLERY: Photos of Optimist Park in Milton>

Parks and Recreation Director…

PENSACOLA — The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority Board and Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold a kick-off ceremony to mark the opening of the ECUA's Interim Materials Recycling F…