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Jan 12, 2016

County seeks recycling options

The county is still seeking an economical recycling option by finding a cheaper transportation method. Monday, the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners discussed the lack of recycling opti…

Jan 8, 2016

Milton: Councilman, Mayor shares concerns over new committee meeting structure

Milton Mayor Wesley Meiss and Council Member Alan Lowery took issue over a draft of rules and procedures regarding a new approach to committee practices during Monday night’s executive committee meet…

Jan 8, 2016

County makes speedy use of newly implemented gas tax

The new year heralds the implementation of a six-cent increase in the gas tax the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) passed last September. According to county officials, the BOCC…

Jan 5, 2016

Milton Council Members reflect upon 2015, look forward to 2016 (Part Two)

With the holiday season complete and the anticipation of 2016, several council members, including Mayor Wesley Meiss, took time to reflect upon the accomplishments of 2015 and what they hope to see i…

Jan 5, 2016

Milton may suspend recycling service

Milton residents may soon receive notice of the suspension of the city recycling program due to the recent closure of a facility in Alabama. City Manager Brian Watkins addressed the city council du…

Dec 31, 2015

Members of Milton City Council share thoughts on 2015, expectations for 2016

Several elected officials with the City of Milton recently took time to reflect upon this past year and share some expectations for 2016. From removing the Confederate Battle flag from the city seal …

Dec 29, 2015

Over $1M worth of improvements in Jay for 2016

Through multiple grants, the Town of Jay is looking to see some major improvements take place for 2016. Mayor Kurvin Qualls said Jay will have  a lot of work in store for the upcoming year while perf…

Dec 24, 2015

Property owner decries city land code

Local proprietors of Sorenson Rentals, Kaj and Carla Sorensen, want to make use of three empty lots on a piece of property they own within Milton city limits by adding mobile homes. However, they are…

Dec 18, 2015

County recycling goes to the dumps

Service to briefly halt for half a year

Dec 18, 2015

Lawmakers propose bill to settle pledge issue

Nearly a hundred people gathered at Pace High School on Tuesday night to discuss a controversial Florida statute about the Pledge of Allegiance. Community members sported American flag skull caps, …
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