Broxson actions cast doubt on Milton wastewater project’s future
December 12, 2023
Florida Sen. Doug Broxson is concerned about the City of Milton’s progress – or lack of progress – on its wastewater treatment project.
SMART trailer helps restore firefighters in rough conditions
November 14, 2023
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.
‘Deceased’ Bagdad legends share their stories
October 23, 2023
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.
The mounting issue of “fly-dumping” on private property
October 20, 2023
Littering on someone else’s property has been coined as “fly-dumping.” It can be big or small, but it’s a nuisance most people would like to avoid. People will resort to this style of dumping for multiple reasons including not having garbage removal services, too much garbage to get rid of, and not wanting to pay for removal.
Pace’s first veterinarian retires after 32 years
October 2, 2023
Milton Realtor Pam White bought her first dog, Max, a golden retriever, in 1990, the same year veterinary Dr. Michael Mongue opened his practice in Pace.
“He was my first veterinarian and the only veterinarian I’ve used,” White said Thursday, Sept. 28, at a reception celebrating Mongue’s retirement. After Max came Thunder, Tucker, Buddy and Maggie. Why did White remain so loyal?
“He’s the only person I know that gets down on the floor and plays with every dog that comes in here,” she said. “We’re certainly going to miss him.”
Could an alternate wastewater treatment plant site be in store for Milton?
July 25, 2023
The City of Milton said “yes” to spending the money to do environmental studies on two properties that may be suitable for effluent disposal.
DeSantis is in a car accident on his way to Tennessee presidential campaign events but isn’t injured
July 25, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) — Police in Chattanooga, Tennessee, say a car accident involving Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis happened when traffic slowed down and caused four cars in his motorcade to hit each other. DeSantis’ 2024 Republican presidential campaign confirms he was involved in the accident on Tuesday while traveling to Tennessee campaign events and says he […]
Tindell to take over as interim city manager in August
July 21, 2023
The Milton City Council agreed last night to appoint Police Chief Tony Tindell interim city manager in August to replace Randy Jorgenson, who retires Sept. 5, and to hire a “headhunter” to recruit Jorgenson’s replacement.
Farmers Insurance exiting Florida
July 12, 2023
Tallahassee – The Florida insurance market took a hit Tuesday, as Farmers Insurance said it will end residential, auto and umbrella policies in the state, forcing tens of thousands of customers to look elsewhere for coverage.
Parents search for missing son last seen in Milton
July 12, 2023
Darryl and Crystal Belanger are desperately searching for their missing son, Cameron, age 25, since he disappeared on July 1. Darryl told the Press Gazette Wednesday that Cameron has always been in constant contact with them, and it is unlike him not to call or come home. Residents of Fountain, Florida, the Belangers lived in […]