May 27, 2016
Milton anticipates reviving recycling service
MILTON — With the upcoming opening of a new Emerald Coast Utilities Authority facility in Pensacola, recycling could return to Milton, according to a city official.
Although an agreement between S…
May 25, 2016
Santa Rosa County Commission discusses sales tax ballot, scams, and Berryhill roadwork
THE ISSUE
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners has long said the best way to pay for a new judicial center is with a sales tax.
They’ve tried multiple times in past years to impl…
May 17, 2016
Traffic light cameras, Sunday alcohol sales among Milton Council hot topics
MILTON — Here are a few things to make note of following the City Council’s May 10 meeting.
1. Contract renewal keeps traffic light cameras operating in Milton
The city council unanimously app…
May 16, 2016
3 issues county officials are discussing: the courthouse, sales tax vote, and bears
1. DESIGNING THE COURTHOUSE
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners recently reviewed and accepted a final report from HOK, the firm designing a new judiciary center to replace th…
May 16, 2016
City of Milton recognizes employee for governmental budgeting skills
Diane E. Ebentheuer, the city of Milton’s budget coordinator, received the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The award reflects the governing body and…
May 16, 2016
City of Milton recognizes Milton Street and Sanitation Supervisor
Milton Street and Sanitation Supervisor Randy Hoyt's patience and kindness with a lost senior citizen earned him a nomination for city employee recognition.
On April 8, Hoyt helped a woman locate h…
May 8, 2016
Disaster loan deadline for businesses, nonprofits, homeowners and renters is June 6
Florida businesses, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters have until June 6 to submit low-interest disaster loan applications for physical damage caused by severe storms and tornado…
May 5, 2016
Wake up, America is National Day of Prayer theme
MILTON — A crowd of Santa Rosans gathered at the courthouse in Milton, Thursday, to take part in the National Day of Prayer. The theme this year was “Wake up, America.”
Evangelist Chuck Miller host…
May 5, 2016
USDA awards $1 million to support Jay's economic development
JAY — A total of $39.3 million in loans and grants will help fund 68 projects for small, rural businesses and communities in 26 states.
The lone Florida recipient is Escambia River Electric Coopera…
May 4, 2016
Escambia health centers get $1 million boost in federal funding
PENSACOLA — The Department of Health and Human Services will provide $10,718,230 in funding to 12 Florida health centers for facility renovation, expansion or construction.
Escambia Community Clini…



