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🌱 Milton shelter closes as nonprofits propose free rides to Pensacola

Milton, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Milton! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Milton shelter closes as nonprofits propose free rides to Pensacola
  • Milton's Veterans Day ceremony goes ahead without the parade
  • Where Milton residents can get help applying for disaster assistance

Also on today's calendar: The Market of Milton and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A morning shower or two, with a high of 72 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Thursday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 74, low: 45.
  • Friday: Cooler with plenty of sun, with a high of 64 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cold-weather shelter in Milton closes; Nonprofits plan free transport to Pensacola (weartv.com) — With Ferris Hill Baptist Church no longer offering cold-weather shelter, two nonprofits want to provide free rides from Milton to overnight shelter in Pensacola and back the next morning. Opening Doors Northwest Florida and Waterfront Rescue Mission are seeking more than $29,000 from Milton City Council, with funding approval still pending in the report.
   

2. Best Bets for the Weekend, Nov 13- Nov 15 (plus Veterans Day events) (iheart.com) — Milton will mark Veterans Day with an 11 a.m. ceremony and wreath-laying today at Veterans Memorial Plaza, but Hurricane Isaias has canceled this year's parade. Everyone is invited to the ceremony, with a bonfire and cookout afterward at American Legion Post 78.
   

3. UPDATE: FEMA Individual Assistance Registration Points and Business Recovery Resources (fl.gov) — Residents seeking disaster assistance after Hurricane Isaias can get application help at the Santa Rosa County Administrative Complex, 6495 Caroline St. in Milton, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The site also brings together state and federal agencies to explain recovery resources, including assistance for eligible housing and repair needs.
   

4. Tax collector warns of cuts and office closures following Amendment 3 passage (srpressgazette.com) — Milton could lose 98.3 percent of its homesteaded tax base under Amendment 3, according to the Florida League of Cities, as larger exemptions take effect in 2027 and 2028. Santa Rosa County's tax collector warns that reduced collection fees could force staffing cuts or office closures, though offices remain funded through September 2027.
   

5. Plug-in scent diffuser likely caused house fire, officials say (kptv.com) — A plug-in scent diffuser likely started a fire at a Milton home Friday, according to Skyline Fire Rescue. Firefighters found moderate smoke inside and extinguished the fire within minutes, limiting damage to the home, the department said.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 🚨Downtown Farmers market this Saturday 4-8pm please spread the word this will happen every month every other Saturday night !!!
    We’re praying for a better turnout starting for November so we’ve got to get the word out early ! Hosted by SRC cottage bakers association /… (Nextdoor Jays Way)
  • As an update on my dogs, I found a nice couple to take them in so I'm not hunting for Remus and Tonks a place to go.
    The couple is moving into a house in a few weeks and I hope it works well for them. I appreciate the concern and kindness. (Nextdoor Pea Ridge)
  • Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Milton. Apply here.
  • Take 5 Oil Change posted a job opening for Part-Time Oil Change Team Member - Shop#643 - 4494 Highway 90 in Milton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milton here.

Ok Milton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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