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Charity Care Costs Jump $33.5 Million Locally as Medicaid Rolls Shrink
Escambia & Santa Rosa charity care costs jumped $33.5M in 3 years—Baptist's new hospital absorbed 45% of it. The reason traces back to a Florida policy choice. The post Charity Care Costs Jump $33.5 Million Locally as Medicaid Rolls Shrink first appeared on Rick's Blog .

Milton Fire Department Strengthens Emergency Response Thanks to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundat
The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation® recently awarded the Milton Fire Department a $25,195 grant to purchase TNT hydraulic spreader, cutter and accessories.
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Benny Russell Splash Pad Temporarily Closed

Canceled: Community Invited to 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Bands on the Blackwater
The City in partnership with the Santa Rosa County Firefighters’ Association and local first responders, will hold a special 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Jernigan’s Landing
Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties Partner to Turn Scrap Materials into Underwater Habitat
REOPENED: Navarre Park Splash Pad
City of Milton Lifts Boil Water Advisory for Milton High School and Circle K
The City of Milton has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory for Milton High School and Circle K on Stewart Street, effective Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.
City of Milton Issues Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for Milton High School and Circle K
The City of Milton has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for Milton High School and Circle K on Stewart Street following a water main break Friday, Sept. 4.
City of Milton Elected Officials Appointed to Florida League of Cities Legislative Policy Committees
Three City of Milton elected officials have been appointed to serve on Florida League of Cities Legislative Policy Committees for the 2026–2027 term.