1. Time Capsule at your Library

    Posted in Community by phaddan on Mar 12, 2013 | No Comments

    What item reflects what is unique and important to Santa Rosa County? Santa Rosa County in conjunction with the Florida Department of State’s Division of Library and Information Services has launched the Santa Rosa County…

  2. NAS Whiting Sailor Selected as Top Military Firefighter in Southeast Region

    Posted in Military by phaddan on Mar 12, 2013 | No Comments

    A Naval Air Station Whiting Field Crash Division team member was selected by Commander Navy Region Southeast to represent the 15-base region in the Navy’s Military Firefighter of the Year competition. The nomination recognized Aviation…

  3. Milton becomes more attractive to new businesses and jobs

    Posted in Business Spotlight, City by phaddan on Mar 08, 2013 | No Comments

    Businesses can find plenty of incentives to move into the City of Milton, which offers significant breaks on taxes and fees for companies that add jobs and improve property.

  4. Pensacola State turns back hands to Milton’s history

    Posted in Community, Entertainment by phaddan on Mar 01, 2013 | No Comments

    When Milton was first incorporated back in 1844, its roots started with the lumber industry and the main artery of transportation – the Blackwater River. Those who worked in the lumber industry came up with…

  5. A twisted ‘love story’ in the cemetery

    Posted in Community by phaddan on Feb 22, 2013 | No Comments

    Numerous business leaders, educators, police officers and other community heroes are buried at Milton Benevolent Cemetery. They spent their lives improving Milton. But one gravestone holds a much darker story. Martha Seabrook Beck was born…

  6. Cemetery is a vital part of the community

    Posted in Community by phaddan on Feb 22, 2013 | No Comments

    It was 8:30 on a chilly Saturday morning, when many teenagers were home in bed. But more than 60 volunteers were busy raking, mowing and trimming Milton Benevolent Cemetery. The volunteers, mostly from Milton High…

  7. Milton is on the move – marina, tourism, signage

    Posted in City, Community by phaddan on Feb 22, 2013 | No Comments

    The city has made major improvements to River Run Marina on Blackwater River and has more upgrades in the works — additional boat slips, a dumping station and a fuel pump where boaters can fill…

  8. Milton Community Center Recreation League Standings

    Posted in Community, Sports by phaddan on Feb 20, 2013 | No Comments

    Standings as of Feb. 18, 2012 (Finals standings with first day of post season tourney’s) K-2 grade standings Team                                     W           L SLACK                                   8              0 SAMUELS                            6              2 WILLIAMS                           5              3 HOLLIS                                  4              4 ROBERTSON                       3             …

  9. Santa Rosa Medical Center Opens the Santa Rosa Sleep Disorders Center

    Posted in Health by phaddan on Feb 18, 2013 | No Comments

    Santa Rosa Medical Center this week announced the opening of its Santa Rosa Sleep Disorders Center, under the direction of Asser El-Atfy, M.D. Dr. El-Atfy is board certified in pulmonary medicine, critical care and sleep…

  10. VITA Program Discontinued at NAS Whiting Field

    Posted in Military by phaddan on Feb 18, 2013 | No Comments

    Naval Air Station Whiting Field’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) office will, unfortunately, no longer be counted among the more than 100 Navy centers worldwide geared to help Sailors and their families with their annual…

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