Apr 30, 2016
Milton officials plant tree to honor former employee's memory
MILTON — Patrick Wilcox is gone, but he’s not forgotten.
City officials planted a Drake Elm tree to honor Wilcox’s memory on Friday during their annual Arbor Day ceremony near city hall.
Wilco…
Apr 28, 2016
Blackwater boating restrictions set July 4
MILTON — Boating enthusiasts can expect these restrictions this Fourth of July on the Blackwater River:
● Slow Speed/Minimum Wake: This applies in “Area 2-South,” which includes a 500-foot radius a…
Apr 26, 2016
Lock up trash to repel bears, Florida Fish and Wildlife rep says
MILTON — Bears pursue the easiest food supply, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, which for many Santa Rosa County homeowners means bears getting into their garbage. …
Apr 22, 2016
Northwest Florida reps eye opportunities for Japanese companies
MILTON — Northwest Florida economic development representatives and the Consul General of Japan in Miami are making strides toward attracting more Japanese businesses.
Ken Okaniwa, from the Consula…
Apr 14, 2016
17 Santa Rosa County projects receiving state funding
PENSACOLA — The Florida House of Representatives’ County by County Allocation report for the 2016-2017 fiscal year includes these funds for Santa Rosa County:
●Navarre Beach nourishment, $5.6 milli…
Apr 14, 2016
VIDEO: Santa Rosa Kids' House Executive Director Keith Ann Campbell speaks before county commissioners for Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month and the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners recognize the work of the Santa Rosa Kids' House with today's proclamation. SRKH Executive Dire…
Apr 12, 2016
Santa Rosa Commission, residents split over sales tax use (VIDEO)
MILTON — Santa Rosa County commissioners on Monday held their first Local Option Sales Tax workshop to get public input on how to fund the new judicial center and other needs.
A number of residents…
Apr 12, 2016
Walking, biking path between Milton, Bagdad still needed, officials say
MILTON — Milton and Santa Rosa County officials hope the Florida Department of Transportation will consider connecting the city with Bagdad through safe pedestrian passage.
As part of the Transport…
Apr 9, 2016
City documents reveal potential Milton courthouse property appraisals
MILTON — The City Council’s decision to purchase downtown property for more than its appraised value in preparation for a new courthouse has ignited plenty of debate on protest.
But several pieces …
Apr 8, 2016
City plans to use gas tax for road work
MILTON — The Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners recently implemented a gas tax increase. Now, Milton officials plan to use the extra revenue toward city roads listed in poor condition.
The co…