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Posted on: November 2, 2023

Milton Seeks Ward 4 Resident for City Council Seat

Milton, Fla.—The City of Milton is currently accepting applications from civic-minded Ward 4 residents interested in serving on City Council. The open seat must be filled by a Ward 4 resident who has lived in the ward for the past 12 months, or longer.

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Posted on: July 12, 2023

City Mayor Supports Local Youth

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The City of Milton and Mayor Heather Lindsay proudly celebrated the recent high school graduation of Melvin Rios, a local standout who earned the prestigious title of "Sea Cadet of the Year 2022".

Melvin's accomplishments refle...

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Posted on: April 28, 2023

Mayor Heather Lindsay Proclaims 4/28/2023 as Arbor Day

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This year's Arbor Day saw the planting of a southern live oak on the east side of Milton High School's campus, near Stewart Street.

Arbor Day was first proposed in 1872 by J. Sterling Morton to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture.  ...

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Posted on: April 27, 2023

Special Meeting of the City Council

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There will be a special meeting of the City Council on Monday, May 1, at 6:30 PM.

This meeting is to discuss Project Alexandria.

City News
Posted on: February 21, 2023

City Board Vacancies

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The City of Milton has a few openings on the various boards that help keep our city running smoothly.  

If you are interested in serving on any of these boards, please fill out a Board Survey Form and email it to mshort@miltonfl.org or call 850-98...

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Posted on: January 19, 2023

1/19/2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting Cancelled

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Tonight’s Committee of the Whole has been canceled and will be held in conjunction with the next Executive Committee at City Hall on Feb. 6,  2023, at 5:30 pm. 

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understandin...

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Posted on: January 12, 2023

City Receives County Land for New Treatment Facility Rapid Infiltration Basins

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Milton, FL – After years of studies and public input, the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners made the decision Thursday, Jan. 12, to approve the transfer of approximately 100 acres of county-owned land designated as the disposal sit...

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Posted on: December 1, 2022

City of Milton to Unveil J.B. Turner School Historic Marker

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Milton, Fla. –  On Tuesday, December 6th, the City of Milton will hold a dedication ceremony to unveil a new historic marker honoring the legacy of the J.B. Turner School.  The ceremony will take place at 2:00 PM at the interse...

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Posted on: December 1, 2022

City of Milton to Swear in Newly Elected Officials

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Milton, Fla. –  On Tuesday, December 13th, the City of Milton will swear in those officials elected on November 8th.  Mayor Heather Lindsay and new councilmembers Mike Cusack, Marilynn Farrow, Gavin Hawthorne, and Jason Vance will take t...

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Posted on: November 17, 2022

City of Milton Receives Checks from Florida Power & Light Company

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Milton, Fla. –  On Wednesday, November 16th, City of Milton Mayor Heather Lindsay received two checks from Steve Rhodes of the Florida Power & Light Company on behalf of the city totaling $40,000.00.  These funds were given...

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Posted on: November 15, 2022

City of Milton Fire Department Conducts Joint Training

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The exercises took place near Westwood Drive in a soon-to-be demolished home and gave the participating firefighters an opportunity to practice both basic and advanced firefighting techniques.

Milton’s Fire Chief John Reble pointed out that the e...

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Posted on: November 10, 2022

City of Milton Recognizes Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4833

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Milton, Fla. –  During a meeting of Milton’s City Council on November 7th, Milton Mayor Heather Lindsay recognized the members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4833.  The recognition was for a generous donation of fla...

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City News
Posted on: September 19, 2022

Press Release - Dogwood Drive Suspicious Person Shot

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Milton, Fla. –  On 9/18/2022 at approximately 6:50 PM, the City of Milton Police Department responded to a suspicious person complaint in the 5500 block of Dogwood Drive.

A male subject was confronted in the backyard of a home in this area. &n...

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Posted on: September 8, 2022

Milton Recognizes Poet Laureate

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Milton, Fla. –  On September 2nd, Milton Mayor Heather Lindsay and City Manager Randy Jorgenson recognized Milton’s Poet Laureate, Marc Livanos, for the outstanding work he has done in the community over the past several years.  Livanos,...

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City News
Posted on: September 1, 2022

NAS Whiting Field selects Air Traffic Controllers as Sailors of the Quarter

Petty Officer 1st Class Saeed Holmes, Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Dame, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Collin Heckler were selected Sailor, Junior Sailor, and Blue Jacket of the Quarter, respectively.

 

To be selected as Sailor of the Quarter,...

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City News
Posted on: June 27, 2022

Fireworks Safety

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Fourth of July fireworks safety tips

For those celebrating at home and not at Jernigan's Landing for Riverfest, the Milton Fire Department urges you to use caution and stay safe. A report by CPSC finds a 50 percent increase in deaths and injuries from fire...

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Posted on: August 12, 2020

First reading of Tiny Homes Ordinance passes; second reading in September

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The Milton City Council heard the first reading of the Tiny Homes Ordinance on at the Milton City Council meeting on August 11, 2020. The Tiny Homes Ordinance proposes language providing numerous changes to the city’s Unified Development Code, i...

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Posted on: June 26, 2020

Milton City Council rescinds emergency declaration mandate of face coverings

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Milton City Council rescinded the Emergency Declaration mandating face coverings within city limits at the Special Called City Council Meeting held on June 29, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. The city recommends residents still adhere to CDC social distancing guideline...

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Posted on: June 22, 2020

Fourth of July Fireworks Safety

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As our nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day on the Fourth of July, the City of Milton Fire Department encourages you to be safe and observe Florida law regarding the possession and use of sparklers and fireworks.  Although you can find a...

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Posted on: June 11, 2020

DeSantis wants to re-open schools to full capacity this fall

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said Thursday, June 11, 2020 he wants Florida schools to re-open at full capacity in the fall. He announced state recommendations for a return to on-site teaching, but the details will be decided at the local level.&...

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Posted on: March 21, 2020

UPDATED 3/23 Breakfast/Lunch school feeding program sites listed

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UPDATE WITH NEW LOCATIONS:

  • Breakfast/lunch feeding program off-site locations:
    • Floridatown
    • Living Truth Church (Pace - Chumuckla)
    • Midway Fire Station, 1322 College Parkway
    • Bus stop at 3144 Auburn Way (Milton)
    • Bus stop at 7596 Blackjack Circle (Navarre)
    • Blackwate...
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Posted on: February 26, 2020

R. L. Lewis honored at Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners meeting

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Former Milton City Councilman R. L. Lewis, who served as Ward 4 Seat 2 councilman for the city for 32 years, was honored Wednesday, February 26, 2020 by reading of proclamation by Commissioner Bob Cole for his years of service, leadership and dedication t...

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Posted on: November 14, 2019

Diane Ebenthueuer presented with Budget Award

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For the fourth consecutive year, the City of Milton was recognized with the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada, receiving the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. Diane Ebenthueur, budget coordinator received recog...

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Posted on: October 15, 2019

Carolyn Brewton honored as first African American supervisor at city of Milton

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The Milton City Council honored Carolyn Brewton as the first African American supervisor working for the city of Milton. She was hired in 1994 to work in the finance department and has since retired. The Milton City Council thanked her for her hard work a...

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Posted on: October 1, 2019

Public Works Director Joe Cook discusses utility rate increase

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While the effective date of the increase is October 1, 2019 customers will not see it reflected in their utility bills until the second week of October for first billing.

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Posted on: September 23, 2019

Notice of public meeting about BMX track

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The City of Milton will conduct a public meeting to discuss capital improvements for the BMX Track.  The sole purpose of this meeting will be to discuss a $50,000 grant application for the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Progr...

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Posted on: September 16, 2019

Hurricane Preparedness Checklist

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  • Know if you live in an evacuation area. Assess your risks and know your home's vulnerability to storm surge, flooding and wind. Understand the National Weather Service (NWS) forecast and especially the meaning of NWS watches and warnings.
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Posted on: August 22, 2019

Youth Council deadline extended to September 30, 2019!

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Youth Council application deadline is swiftly approaching! Apply today at Youth Council Application Form. Remember, there is no GPA requirement. A completed application packet consisting of the online application form, unofficial transcript, and one lette...

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Posted on: August 19, 2019

Rhonda Hussey retires after 35 years with City of Milton

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Congratulations to Rhonda Hussey who's served the city of Milton for 35 years lastly in the Purchasing Department.

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Posted on: July 8, 2019

Security cameras to be installed at historic cemetery

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The city of Milton will install 4 new security cameras in various locations within the Milton Historic Cemetery. The need for cameras within the graveyard was a topic of conversation with city staff and cemetery board officials due to vandalism incidents ...

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Posted on: May 1, 2019

Blue Star Memorial Program

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The Milton Garden Club is working to have the Florida Department of Transportation designate Highway 87 as a Blue Star Memorial Highway, from the intersection of US Highway 90 in Milton to the Alabama state line. The Milton City Council voted in support o...

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Posted on: May 1, 2019

City's Arbor Day celebration honors late police captain

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Mayor Heather Lindsay proclaimed Friday, April 26 as Arbor Day, stating this year is the 25th year the city has taken part in Arbor Day festivities. Each year the council has a new tree planted.

This year the tree was dedicated to the late Captain David Co...

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Posted on: December 13, 2018

Milton City Council Committee Appointments

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Newly seated Mayor Heather Lindsay made the following appointments for council committee chairs:

Administration--Sharon Holley

Public Safety--Heather Hathaway

Finance--Casey Powell

Growth and Development--George Jordan

Parks and Rec--Peggi Smith

Stormwater--Sha...

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Posted on: December 6, 2018

2019 Holiday Schedule

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The 2019 Holiday Schedule observed by the City of Milton:

New Year's Day             Tuesday, January 1

Martin Luther King, Jr.   Monday, January 21

Memorial Day       ...

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Posted on: August 20, 2018

Capital Improvement projects

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The Milton City Council voted for their preference of capital improvement projects for the fiscal year of 2018-2019. The top two scored were Carpenter's Park Splash Pad/Restrooms and Russell Harbor Restrooms. The committee recommended to approve Carpenter...

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Posted on: August 20, 2018

Security Cameras at Milton Cemetery

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The Milton City Council voted to install 3 security cameras in the Milton Historic Cemetery. The estimated cost of the project is $3,500 including poles and conduit. The cameras will be high detail, hi-resolution day/night cameras which will continuously ...

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Posted on: August 20, 2018

BMX usage at Skate Park

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The Milton City Council voted last week to commit $20,000 for the construction of a BMX dirt track and to allow BMX riders to utilize the existing skate park during certain hours. A first reading of Ordinance 1479-18, Amending Chapter 34 Code of Ordinance...

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Posted on: June 30, 2022

Ignore The Hype, Don't Flush A Wipe!

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There are certain items you should never flush down the toilet to keep your system running smoothly. 

To ensure that your pipes stay clog-free, here are the 16 items you should truly avoid flushing down the toilet. 

  

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Posted on: June 17, 2020

Six more Miovision Traffic Link devices coming to city

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We have some good news for the traveling public especially those who use Highway 90. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will deliver 6 additional Miovision Traffic Link devices to Milton shortly. Those in addition to the three already in plac...

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Posted on: June 15, 2020

Carpenter's Park Splash Pad is open

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The Carpenter’s Park Splash Pad is open from May 15 to September 15, Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. It is closed for maintenance on Mondays. Yellow activators turn on the water.

Splash Pad Rules

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Posted on: November 5, 2019

Mt. Pilgrim African Baptist Church Completes Phase 1 Renovations

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Mt. Pilgrim African Baptist Church Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Saturday, November 16, 2019, at 10 a.m.

The history of Mt. Pilgrim African Baptist Church begins in the mid-1800s at First Baptist Church of Milton, and by 1849 the membership included eighty-three...

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Posted on: October 15, 2019

Milton Quality Bakery receives Clayton White Business of the Quarter

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Milton Quality Bakery, the award winning business located on Caroline Street in Milton, well known in the tri-county area for their best-selling glazed donut and fudge fancy cookies, achieved national attention in 2018 for their award in the Sweetest Bake...

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Posted on: July 8, 2019

Detective Steve Mistovich wins state award

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The Milton Police Department is proud to announce Detective Steve Mistovich, Jr. received the Lee McGehee Police Officer of the Year award for small agency at the Florida Police Chief’s Annual Conference in June.

Det. Mistovich investigated sever...

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Posted on: June 10, 2019

Milton, creating a sense of place

A historic marker located in downtown Milton's Riverwalk Park.

While walking along sidewalks downtown Milton or visiting the shops along Stewart Street a person can feel a sense of belonging because of a 'sense of place.'

Planning Director Jenny Cook said a 'sense of place' is not solely a geographic place, it's an id...

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Posted on: May 1, 2019

Manning's Feed and Seed is the Clayton White Business of the Quarter

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Walking up the steps into Manning's Feed and Seed is an experience a person may not forget. The wood floors, bags of feed for domestic animals, the peeps from baby chicks and bins of garden seed all take the shopper back to a simpler time and less hurried...

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Posted on: May 2, 2019

Milstead in Manhattan

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 Many dream of singing underneath the lights of New York City and only a few can say their dream came to life. One of Milton’s very own Tim Milstead, Current Planner/GIS Coordinator at the City of Milton was able to tell the tale after ...

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Posted on: September 23, 2019

CITY OF MILTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC INPUT

 

BMX Track

 

The City of Milton will conduct a public meeting to discuss capital improvements for the BMX Track.  The sole purpose of this meeting will be to discuss a $50,000 grant application for the Florida Recreation Developme...

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