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.

As ...

City Mayor Supports Local Youth

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...

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

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.  ...

Special Meeting of the City Council

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 Board Vacancies

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...

1/19/2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting Cancelled

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...

City Receives County Land for New Treatment Facility Rapid Infiltration Basins

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...

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

Milton, Fla. –  On Tuesday, December 6^th, 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...

City of Milton to Swear in Newly Elected Officials

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

City of Milton Receives Checks from Florida Power & Light Company

Milton, Fla. –  On Wednesday, November 16^th, 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...

City of Milton Fire Department Conducts Joint Training

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...

City of Milton Recognizes Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4833

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...

Press Release - Dogwood Drive Suspicious Person Shot

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...

Milton Recognizes Poet Laureate

Milton, Fla. –  On September 2^nd, 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,...

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,...

Fireworks Safety

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...

Local COVID-19 resource update

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

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...

Milton City Council rescinds emergency declaration mandate of face coverings

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...

Fourth of July Fireworks Safety

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...

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

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.&...

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

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...

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

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...

Diane Ebenthueuer presented with Budget Award

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...

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

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...

Public Works Director Joe Cook discusses utility rate increase

Click to watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqGYgJLu4HY

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.

The City...

Notice of public meeting about 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 Development Assistance Progr...

Hurricane Preparedness Checklist

• 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.
• Contact your loca...

Youth Council deadline extended to September 30, 2019!

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...

Rhonda Hussey retires after 35 years with City of Milton

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

Security cameras to be installed at historic cemetery

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 ...

Blue Star Memorial Program

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...

City's Arbor Day celebration honors late police captain

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...

Milton City Council Committee Appointments

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...

2019 Holiday Schedule

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       ...

Capital Improvement projects

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...

Security Cameras at Milton Cemetery

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 ...

BMX usage at Skate Park

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...

Ignore The Hype, Don't Flush A Wipe!

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. 

1. ...

Six more Miovision Traffic Link devices coming to city

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...

Carpenter's Park Splash Pad is open

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

The rules are for your protectio...

Mt. Pilgrim African Baptist Church Completes Phase 1 Renovations

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...

Milton Quality Bakery receives Clayton White Business of the Quarter

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...

Detective Steve Mistovich wins state award

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...

Milton, creating a sense of place

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...

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

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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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...