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Milton crash injures two

Written by Staff Reporters on November 18, 2021. Posted in Milton, News.

A two-car crash occurred just after 7 a.m. on County Road 184 (Berryhill Road) just west of Regina’s Way in Milton. According to a press release from Florida Highway Patrol, a sedan driven by a couple in their 70s with a nine-year-old passenger failed to navigate the roadway curve and crossed the center line.

Milton council appoints new member

Written by Staff Reporters on November 17, 2021. Posted in Milton, News.

The Milton City Council met Nov. 9 to appoint a replacement to fill the unexpired term of David Richardson, who resigned last month due to health issues.

Milton shows gratitude for veterans

Written by Kaitie Kiger on November 12, 2021. Posted in Community, Military, Milton.

Members of surrounding communities gathered alongside Milton residents Thursday to honor those who have served in the United States military.

Central High School's volleyball team poses with Superintendent Karen Barber before heading off to compete in Saturday's Final Four. They are ranked third in 1A.

Milton volleyball team heads to Final Four

Written by Staff Reporters on November 12, 2021. Posted in Milton, Sports.

Central School’s Girls Volleyball Team, the Lady Jags, left Friday for their first game of the Final Four for the state 1As. They are 1A regional champions. They will play Pierson at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pierson Middle/High School in Pierson, Florida. If they win that, they go to Fort Myers Wednesday to play the finals Thursday.

Their record is currently 17-10 and they are ranked #3 for 1A in the state.

Patriotic parade through Milton honors veterans

Written by Kaitie Kiger on November 12, 2021. Posted in Community, Milton.

Red, white and blue beads, candy and even pocket-sized copies of the Constitution were handed out to spectators seated in lawn chairs at the Milton Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11.

New Milton council member appointed

Written by Wendy Victora Rudman on November 10, 2021. Posted in Milton, News.

The Milton City Council met Nov. 9 to appoint a replacement to fill the unexpired term of David Richardson, who resigned last month due to health issues. Under the requirements of the City Charter, the Council had 60 days to complete the appointment process.

Milton out-collects Pace in annual canned food drive

Written by Staff Reporters on November 4, 2021. Posted in Community, Milton.

Milton High School was the winner in this year’s canned food drive, with students collecting 43,840 pounds of food. Pace High School students collected 20,980 pounds.

Divided commission approves development of Milton school

Written by Hunter Morrison on September 30, 2021. Posted in Milton, News.

The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners approved a conditional use to allow the development of a school at the 6000 Block of Tanglewood Drive in Milton at a meeting Sept. 23.

Milton man shoots another man three times in domestic dispute

Written by Staff Reporters on September 15, 2021. Posted in Crime, Milton.

Christopher Slack, a 25-year-old Milton man, has been charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon after shooting another man, Devin Johns, three times during a dispute in the middle of a residential street on Sept. 13.

School security mode lifted, no arrests yet in Milton shooting

Written by Staff Reporters on September 13, 2021. Posted in Milton, News.

District officials said schools in the vicinity of Julia Drive and Stewart Street in Milton were only in "security" mode briefly Monday morning following a shooting.

The Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office responded to that area, according to a 12:19 p.m. press release. The victim was sent to a local hospital and suspects were in custody at the time of that release. Spokesman Rich Aloy said as of late Monday afternoon, no one had been charged.