Library ClosuresAll libraries will be closed on Friday and Saturday, April 14 and 15 in observance of Good Friday. Tax Aide Volunteers from AARP Tax-Aide will be assisting with taxes at three Santa Rosa County libraries beginning in February. The AARP Tax-Aide program is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service, […]

Local Jay resident and runner, Matthew Dobson, decided to be creative and coordinate a fundraiser for the preservation and restoration of the Coon Hill cemetery located south of Jay. The Coon Hill Community came into existence around 1820 near a big spring of fresh water and had a general merchandise store, stable, blacksmith shop, Pony […]

Gulf Cable, located in the Santa Rosa County Industrial Park, is currently seeking applicants to fill multiple full-time (12-hour shift) positions at their new manufacturing facility. A recruiting event will be held onsite Fri., Feb. 24, at Gulf Cable, 5700 Industrial Blvd. in Milton. Individuals should pre-register to attend one of the information sessions held […]
Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections Tappie Villane announces important information regarding the special election on March 28 to extend the current half cent school infrastructure surtax. Books Close Registration books will close on Monday, February 27 at 5 p.m. It is the last day to register to vote for the special election. Florida law […]
The City of Milton Parks and Recreation Department is releasing the spring 2017 schedule for Bands on the Blackwater all-star lineup!This year’s spring schedule will feature 12 awesome concerts for the ever growing concert series. On April 14th the season will kick off with The Astronauts returning to the South Willing St. concert area. Other […]
WEEKLY ACTIVE ADULT ACTIVITIES AT THE GUY THOMPSON COMMUNITY CENTER Center now offers a Tuesday matinee each week The Guy Thompson Community Center has a number of events taking place for older active adults. The Milton Parks and Recreation Department is looking to add more activities for active senior adults very soon. With the […]
Vendors are invited to participate in the second annual Milton High School (MHS) Band Crawfish Festival on Sat., April 8 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the school located at 5445 Stewart Street in Milton, Fla. The event will include a crawfish boil, entertainment by the MHS Band and other local musicians, a children’s […]

UF/IFAS Extension presents monthly topics of interest to residents on the second and third Friday of each month. This month’s topic will be “Microplastics: Tiny pieces causing big problems in our waters.” Join Chris Verlinde, UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County Sea Grant Extension agent, to learn about the impacts associated with microplastics pollution in our […]

ILTON, FL JANUARY 9, 2017 – The Milton Cemetery Board organized a memorable date night to celebrate Valentine’s Day, including an extraordinary meal in a historic dining car, strolling along in downtown Milton while listening to love stories and triumphs of local couples…in the cemetery.The historic burial ground has had its challenges in recent past, […]