1. DESIGNING THE COURTHOUSE
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners recently reviewed and accepted a final report from HOK, the firm designing a new judiciary center to replace th…
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City of Milton recognizes employee for governmental budgeting skills
Diane E. Ebentheuer, the city of Milton’s budget coordinator, received the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The award reflects the governing body and…
City of Milton recognizes Milton Street and Sanitation Supervisor
Milton Street and Sanitation Supervisor Randy Hoyt's patience and kindness with a lost senior citizen earned him a nomination for city employee recognition.
On April 8, Hoyt helped a woman locate h…
Disaster loan deadline for businesses, nonprofits, homeowners and renters is June 6
Florida businesses, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters have until June 6 to submit low-interest disaster loan applications for physical damage caused by severe storms and tornado…
Wake up, America is National Day of Prayer theme
MILTON — A crowd of Santa Rosans gathered at the courthouse in Milton, Thursday, to take part in the National Day of Prayer. The theme this year was “Wake up, America.”
Evangelist Chuck Miller host…
USDA awards $1 million to support Jay's economic development
JAY — A total of $39.3 million in loans and grants will help fund 68 projects for small, rural businesses and communities in 26 states.
The lone Florida recipient is Escambia River Electric Coopera…
Escambia health centers get $1 million boost in federal funding
PENSACOLA — The Department of Health and Human Services will provide $10,718,230 in funding to 12 Florida health centers for facility renovation, expansion or construction.
Escambia Community Clini…
What’s your problem? Kennington Circle could develop potholes
THE PROBLEM
Oscar Greene, a 27-year Kennington Circle resident, said if the county doesn’t fix cracks on the road, erosion and garbage truck traffic will create potholes. Greene said the county wil…
Stewart Street considered for rezoning
MILTON — Milton officials seek input from owners of property along Stewart Street, or State Road 87, regarding possible rezoning.
City Planner Randy Jorgenson said rezoning along the corridor would…
Council mulls Sunday alcohol sales
MILTON — The Milton City Council will soon vote on whether to approve language regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday for the November General Election.
As a recommendation from the ci…