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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 […]

It’s unanimous: Council invites Collins to interview for city manager job

July 5, 2023
The Milton city manager’s job is Scott Collins’ to lose. Councilmembers voted unanimously Monday to invite Collins for an in-person interview at the council’s regular meeting beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. “I actually thought that there was one stellar candidate that stood out above them all,” Councilwoman Marilyn Farrow said at a special meeting to choose finalists to replace retiring City Manager Randy Jorgenson.

Jubilee team to be available to public

June 27, 2023
Anyone interested in learning more about the 2,700-acre master-planned Jubilee community proposed northeast of Pace is invited to an “informal, come-and-go” event between 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 29, and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, June 30, at the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce, 4315 Avalon Boulevard in Milton.

Pace man arrested for murder

May 28, 2023
Jeffrey Todd Stahler, 61 of the 4100 block of Diamond St. in Pace, was arrested Saturday night, May 27, for a murder in Pace. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office received a call around 4:30 yesterday afternoon that a body had been found in the 4100 block of Diamond St. When deputies arrived, they found […]

Calkins raises partisan objection to board appointee

May 26, 2023
James Calkins criticized Democrats and any Republican who doesn’t agree with his political views at Thursday’s regular Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners meeting.

Owner wants to rezone 42 acres in East Milton to commercial

January 11, 2023
A property owner is asking the Santa Rosa County Zoning Board to recommend rezoning 41.8 acres of vacant agricultural land on State Road 87 in East Milton for commercial use. The board will meet beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday at the County Administration Complex, 6495 Caroline St. in Milton.
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