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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.
Gov. DeSantis awards $525K in grant funding for Whiting Aviation Park projects
City of Milton Announces Labor Day Office Closure and Sanitation Schedule Changes
In observance of Labor Day, all City of Milton offices and the Community Center will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026. Residents are advised of the following adjustments to the sanitation schedule for the holiday week.

REMINDER: Public Encouraged to Provide Input through Fair Housing Survey
Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, the City of Pensacola, and the Emerald Coast Regional Council are seeking valuable input from the public about access to housing by conducting a Fair Housing Survey.

REMINDER: Public Encouraged to Provide Input through Fair Housing Survey
Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, the City of Pensacola, and the Emerald Coast Regional Council are seeking valuable input from the public about access to housing by conducting a Fair Housing Survey.
City of Milton Announces Fall Season and Lineup for Bands on the Blackwater
The City of Milton is thrilled to announce the return of its Bands on the Blackwater concert series this fall, featuring free live music along the Blackwater River every Friday night from Sept. 4 through Oct. 30, from 7-9 p.m.
City of Milton Issues Water Quality Advisory for Creek at Carpenter’s Park
The City of Milton is advising residents and visitors to avoid swimming, wading or playing in the creek at Carpenter’s Park following water quality testing that detected the presence of E. coli bacteria.
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Public Encouraged to Provide Input through Fair Housing Survey
Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, the City of Pensacola, and the Emerald Coast Regional Council are seeking valuable input from the public about access to housing by conducting a Fair Housing Survey.
City of Milton Candidate Qualifying Underway for November 3 Municipal Election
Residents interested in serving their community and helping shape the future of the City of Milton are encouraged to consider running for elected office in the upcoming November 3, 2026, Municipal Election.