Jul 19, 2016
Councilman seeks signatures for term limits petition
MILTON — City Councilman Alan Lowery is wrapping efforts to gather signatures for a petition calling for term limits on Milton’s council and mayor.
“This is the final push,” Lowery said. “We eithe…
Jul 19, 2016
More funding sought for $8.4M Riverwalk project
MILTON — City Manager Brian Watkins recently shared overall plans and goals for Riverwalk Park, and how significant it could be for tourism in Santa Rosa County’s north end.
While many are already…
Jul 15, 2016
Mt. Pilgrim raises funds to restore historic church building (VIDEO)
MILTON — Mt. Pilgrim African Missionary Baptist Church members have reached their fundraising goal toward a historical restoration grant in partnership with the city.
“We have come up with our 25…
Jul 15, 2016
Council counters property offer, swears in new police chief (VIDEO)
MILTON — The Milton City Council discussed several items on Monday during its regular meeting. Topics ranged from making a counter offer on riverfront property to swearing in a new police chief.
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Jul 13, 2016
Pace alumnus interning in Washington D.C.
PACE — Pace High School alumnus and former drum major Jarrod Colley is attending the University of Southern Mississippi.
This summer, he’s an intern with Congressman Jeff Miller in Washington D.C.…
Jul 11, 2016
Commissioner Rob Williamson receives Presidential Advocacy Award
MILTON — Santa Rosa County Commissioner Rob Williamson is the latest recipient of the Florida Association of Counties’ Presidential Advocacy Award. Florida county commissioners who have shown excepti…
Jul 9, 2016
Escambia County commissioner didn't violate sunshine law, state attorney says
MILTON — Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson didn’t violate the Florida Government in the Sunshine Law by talking with Gulf Breeze Mayor Matt Dannheisser, according to the State Attorney’s o…
Jul 8, 2016
Nonprofits may gain regular meeting space
MILTON — City officials could soon be working with the Milton Housing Authority to make one or two portable buildings available for nonprofit organizations.
During Tuesday’s executive committee me…
Jul 8, 2016
Milton to seek recruitment firm for businesses, retail
MILTON — The City Council has approved issuing a request for proposals to select a recruitment firm specializing in businesses and retailers.
City Manager Brian Watkins said the RFP would be sent…
Jul 8, 2016
Tindell named Milton's new police chief (VIDEO)
MILTON — The Milton Police Department will have a new police chief in Tony Tindell.
The announcement follows an extensive search that included more than 40 applicants, City Manager Brian Watkins s…