Milton meeting gets tense as Lindsay returns and motion is made to remove members from Historic Preservation Board
June 19, 2024
Mayor Heather Lindsay was back for Tuesday’s Milton City Council meeting, her first in months after she was out on FMLA leave, and it led to some tense moments. Lindsay is currently being sued by the city for not turning over public records.
A new RV park is planned for Munson Highway in Milton
June 19, 2024
A unanimous vote from the Milton City Council Tuesday approved annexing three properties on Munson Highway into the city limits, greenlighting a new RV park.
Community invited to volunteer Santa Rosa Day and Amateur Radio Field Day on Saturday, June 22
June 18, 2024
Volunteer Santa Rosa Day is an opportunity to learn about the volunteer organizations that support Santa Rosa County. This year’s event will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 at Benny Russell Park, 5417 W Spencer Field Road in Pace. Various organizations will showcase what their organizations do for the Santa Rosa community and be available for demonstrations. Food will be available, as well as activities for kids.
Precautionary boil water notice for Bagdad-Garcon Point Water System in effect
June 18, 2024
Low pressure has occurred and/or a loss of pressure has been experienced.
Therefore, as a precaution, the Bagdad – Garcon Point Water System, Inc. advises that all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes be boiled. A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient. As an alternative, bottled water may be used.
Intergovernmental agreement signed between NAS Whiting Field, City of Milton, Santa Rosa County
June 18, 2024
The Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners, the city of Milton and NAS Whiting Field signed an intergovernmental agreement on June 13 that will allow the two local governments to provides services to the military.
School board appoints seven to new positions, including four principals
June 18, 2024
There was a significant shake-up in Santa Rosa District Schools in June.
At the June 13 school board meeting, the district appointed seven people to new positions at schools throughout the district, including four principals at Holley Navarre Primary School, Avalon Middle School, East Milton Elementary School and Gulf Breeze Elementary School.
Woman killed in two-vehicle accident on State Road 87 in Jay
June 17, 2024
An Alabama woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident on State Road 87.
Department of the Air Force launches NIPRGPT
June 17, 2024
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — As part of its ongoing modernization efforts, the Department of the Air Force chief information officer, in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory, is accelerating initiatives to provide Guardians, Airmen, civilian employees, and contractors the ability to responsibly experiment with Generative AI, with adequate safeguards in place.
Butterfly center granted 65-day extension for stormwater plan
June 17, 2024
The Milton City Council voted 4-3 Tuesday in favor of a 65-day extension for the Panhandle Butterfly House and Nature Center’s stormwater management plan.
Milton mayor vows not to resign until at least November, despite citing depression, anxiety related to position amid open records lawsuit
June 17, 2024
Milton Mayor Heather Lindsay said she has considered resigning from her position but has no plans to do so until at least November, despite the impact the position has had on her health amid an open records lawsuit ongoing against her.