Not business as usual: Mayor announces new city committees, assignments
December 26, 2022
Milton Mayor Heather Lindsay combined some committees, added new ones, changed the Committee of the Whole meeting to an agenda workshop and announced councilmembers’ assignments at the Dec. 13 regular meeting.
Road work to begin on U.S. 90 in January
December 19, 2022
Crews will begin milling and resurfacing U.S. Highway 90 between Avalon Boulevard and Stewart Street in early January, a Florida Department of Transportation spokesperson confirmed Monday.
County tables decision on treatment plant land
December 14, 2022
The Santa Rosa County Commission voted 4-1 last week to table a decision on deeding property to the city of Milton for treated wastewater disposal.
Legislative Delegation: Election security, water quality highlight residents’ concerns
December 13, 2022
Lawmakers hear a little bit of everything when they hold public hearings in their districts: funding requests, policy concerns, conspiracy theories and political attacks.
Know your no’s for recycling
December 12, 2022
Santa Rosa County Environmental staff have noticed an increase in recycling and recycling contamination in the form of holiday lights, electrical cords, inflatables, and garlands (also known as tanglers). Staff would like to encourage residents to “Know Your No’s” when it comes to unacceptable recyclable materials.
The following should NEVER be placed in the recycle bin:
Crestview, other Panhandle cities have lowest gas prices in state, AAA report says
December 12, 2022
A new report from AAA says that Northwest Florida has some of the least expensive gas prices in the sunshine state.
According to the report, Crestview-Fort Walton Beach at $2.89, Pensacola and Panama City, each at $2.92, were the least expensive metro markets in the state.
Overall, Florida gas prices declined 12 cents per gallon last week. The state average is now on a 31 day streak of declines, falling a total of 41 cents per gallon.
Council meeting to feature new members, new direction
December 11, 2022
Milton voters chose change in November, defeating three of four incumbents seeking reelection. That change begins when new members are installed and Mayor Heather Lindsay announces assignments for the coming year at Tuesday’s regular meeting of the city council.
Roundabout approved for Luther Fowler Road
December 8, 2022
Jubilee finally had a decision go its way — barely.
The Santa Rosa County Commission voted 3-2 Thursday to approve Jubilee owner Ron Reeser’s request to build a traffic circle — a roundabout — at the almost 90-degree bend in Luther Fowler Road northeast of Pace.
SRC tables decision on RIBs deed
December 8, 2022
The Santa Rosa County Commission voted 4-1 Thursday to table a decision on deeding property to the City of Milton for treated wastewater disposal.
Chairman Colten Wright was the only commissioner opposed to moving the item to the board’s committee meeting Jan. 9.
Election security, water quality highlight residents’ concerns
December 7, 2022
Lawmakers hear a little bit of everything when they hold public hearings in their districts: funding requests, policy concerns, conspiracy theories, political attacks….


















