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Milton considers tourism district
MILTON, Fla. -- The city of Milton is developing a tourism district along the Blackwater River.
Community volunteers join forces to clean up Keyser Cemetery in Milton
A volunteer spreads ground cover at Keyser Cemetery in Milton on Monday. More than 100 people turned out to help clean up the cemetery as part of their observance of Memorial Day.
Bike ride on Oct. 20 supports Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a mentoring program that has made significant changes in the lives of children.A Research has found that after spending time with their "Big", the "Little" was 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs, 52% less likely to skip school and 27% more likely to receive a four year college degree.
Avalon Blvd construction taking longer and costing more than expected
Millions of government dollars are being spent on a long running highway construction project in Milton.
Pensacola woman awarded $643,257 after pit bull attack
After an attack by a pit bull four years ago, a week and a half in the hospital, $100,000 in medical bills, and a four-day trial this week, Vicki Bentley says she wants to finally get on with her life.
Hwy 90 shut down midday due to gas leak
MILTON, Fla. -- A natural gas main break in Santa Rosa County shut down a half-mile stretch of Highway 90 for about an hour on Thursday.
Milton motocross track sound levels tested
A test was conducted over the weekend to measure the noise from a proposed motocross track that is sparking concern from residents of a neighborhood in East Milton.
Taris Savell: Panda Express opens on Airport Boulevard
A new Panda Express opened Friday on Airport Boulevard near the Sam's Club. The area's only other Panda Express, at Saufley Field, mainly serves mostly military personnel.
Milton Cemetery gets some TLC for Memorial Day
While most people spent their Saturday mowing or tending to their lawns, a small but determined group of volunteers came to Milton to support a historic landmark.
Investigators Determine Cause of Jackson Family Fire in Milton
We now know what caused a house fire in Milton where a 12 year old boy saved his five siblings.
Louis Cooper: Pic-N-Save opening new store
Pic-N-Save is breathing new life into an old grocery store location, volunteers are needed to cleanup Keyser Cemetery, and the Panhandle Butterfly House is opening for the season.
Boy, 12, hailed a hero after rescuing four younger siblings from house fire
A 12-year-old boy has saved the lives of his four younger siblings after rushing into a fire as it engulfed his family's home.
Volunteers needed to help clean up Milton cemetary
"Guys, it's going to be loud!" The insight given by Jonathan Clark to his students isn't a warning... The effort will remove dead flowers, cut trees and limbs, mow and trim the grass and rake leaves.
Calendar: Saturday, May 12, 2012
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MILTON, Fla. -- It was the worst street in Milton for years, a street littered with potholes and patch work.
Charges filed in April 21 arson at deputy's home
Charges have been filed against a Milton man in connection with an April 21 arson and burglary at a Santa Rosa County deputy's home.
East Milton neighbors not revved about new motocross track
* When: 6 p.m. today. * Where: Santa Rosa Administrative Office Complex, 6496 U.S. 90, Milton .
Milton aims to create its own Seville Square-like district
Milton Tourism District: The city of Milton is considering creating a tourism district in downtown Milton that would provide a property tax abatement Milton City Councilman Paul Kilmartin, owner of Blackwater Bistro restaurant, speaks about the proposed tourism district that the City Council is considering that would provide property tax relief and ... (more)
Pensacola fugitive found in Milton; cocaine and cash seized
Milton, Fla. -- The U.S. Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force caught up with a wanted Pensacola man while he was sleeping in a hotel room one county away from where he was being sought.
Two arrested in burglary, arson of deputy's home
Two people are in the Santa Rosa County Jail today in connection with the April 21 arson and burglary at a Santa Rosa County deputy's home.