MILTON — Sports scholarship signings in Milton High School’s auditorium are common place, but this week, the band had its turn.
Nineteen MHS seniors signed scholarships or letters of intent with Un…
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City documents reveal potential Milton courthouse property appraisals
MILTON — The City Council’s decision to purchase downtown property for more than its appraised value in preparation for a new courthouse has ignited plenty of debate on protest.
But several pieces …
Thousands of 'Mudders' descend upon Ates Ranch for this year's Tough Mudder (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
MILTON — Athletes, adventure-seekers and those looking for a little bit of pain made their way to Saturday's Gulf Coast Tough Mudder.
PHOTOS: View photos from the event >>
VIDEO: View a video fro…
City plans to use gas tax for road work
MILTON — The Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners recently implemented a gas tax increase. Now, Milton officials plan to use the extra revenue toward city roads listed in poor condition.
The co…
Almost one year later — still no improvements at Hawkins Park
MILTON — Hawkins Park is meant for use by people with disabilities, but it is overgrown with weeds and needs maintenance.
The Santa Rosa County Commission showed interest in revitalizing the park…
Town hall to focus on Santa Rosa industrial park, quality of life
NAVARRE — Santa Rosa County Commissioner Rob Williamson will hold a District 4 town hall meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14 at the Santa Rosa County Visitors Information Center.
Agenda topic…
Car fitting training for senior drivers set April 19 in Milton
MILTON — Does your car fit you?
Senior citizens can learn the answer during CarFit, a free, interactive and educational program.
The event is 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 19 in the Guy Thompson…
Orphan ministry to open Milton thrift store
MILTON — My Father’s Arrows, a Northwest Florida and South Alabama orphans ministry, is opening a thrift store in Milton.
The 10,000 square-foot building — at 6606 Elva St., Milton —will help the n…
Man accused of sexually abusing young girl over four-year period
A man in jail on an unrelated charge has been arrested and charged with sexually abusing a young girl over a period of four years.
The man, Jon Eric Dowdy, whose address was listed as Florida Depar…
(VIDEO) Beekeeper Bill Blankenship talks swarm season
Local beekeeper Bill Blankenship said swarming season is upon Santa Rosa County. As important as bees are to the environment, Blankenship advised everyone to contact a local beekeeper to safely remov…