Jorgenson announces plans to retire

Randy Jorgenson, who began his career in the City of Milton Planning Department more than a decade ago and became city manager in 2018, announced that he would retire in September.

Whiting Aviation taxiway design

The Santa Rosa County Commission approved spending almost $700,000 to design the taxiway that will link Whiting Aviation Park to NAS Whiting Field’s runway, moving the project a step closer to reality.

FDOT preparing to begin U.S. 90 design project

The Florida Department of Transportation “will make every effort, within reason” to accommodate stakeholders’ wishes when designing the expansion of U.S. Highway 90 through downtown Milton, a spokesperson said last month.

East Milton Park’s future looks bright. On Thursday, Dec. 14, the Santa Rosa County Commission approved an agreement with Lighthouse Private Christian Academy to take over management of the 71-acre sports complex northeast of State Road 87 South’s intersection with U.S. Highway 90.

A Voyage Real Estate of Pensacola has announced that the Santa Rosa Historical Society has sold the Historic Imogene Theatre on Caroline Street in downtown Milton. The Press Gazette will provide more details as they become available.

Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. (AFNS) – Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, and consequently, works a demanding schedule providing direction for the enlisted force and representing their interests. One of the many ways Bass fulfills this duty to Airmen is by traveling across the globe visiting Air Force installations, delivering guidance and sparking dialogue in the enlisted force.

Florida Sen. Doug Broxson is concerned about the City of Milton’s progress – or lack of progress – on its wastewater treatment project.

In 2020, an F-22 Raptor crashed deep within the Eglin range.  In the barren location with nothing but trees, snakes, fires, and jet plane wreckage, emergency responders endured sweltering 100-degree May heat for hours without access to restrooms or just a cool place to sit down and recharge.

Volunteers portrayed prominent Bagdad residents from the past and shared the stories from the historic village’s past during the Bagdad Historic Cemetery Association’s Legends and Lore Tour on Saturday.