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 …
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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…
Milton council favors Messick property purchase
MILTON — City leaders are one meeting away from approving the intent to purchase Theresa Messick’s downtown property.
Despite online criticism and one nay vote from Milton Councilman Alan Lowery, t…
Milton Youth Council eyes more opportunities for community center
MILTON — Youth Council members want to bring more activities to the Guy Thompson Community Center.
The 14-member council, whose members are from Milton and Pace area middle and high schools, initia…
Downtown Milton property’s proposed price raises debate
MILTON — Several Milton residents, and at least one council member, are concerned about the city’s attempts to purchase high-priced property downtown.
During next week’s Executive Committee Meetin…
Santa Rosa County ‘glad’ for Scott’s decision to reduce DJJ costs
MILTON — Santa Rosa County commissioners will have one budget item clear by this month’s budget workshop: the Department of Juvenile Justice’s shared costs with the state of Florida.
Whether it mea…
Free tax help available through April 14 in Milton
MILTON — AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will provide help 1-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays through April 14 at the Milton Library.
The AARP Tax-Aide program is the nat…
The Free Market Warrior to speak to Santa Rosa Tea Party Patriots
The Santa Rosa Tea Party Patriots will have a special speaker at the March 14th meeting, Loren Spivack, “The Free Market Warrior.” Spivack will address the group about free market economics. The mee…