🌱 How many new homes are coming to Milton’s Whisper Creek Village?

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In today's newsletter:

• How many new homes are coming to Milton’s Whisper Creek Village?
• Milton’s hospital just earned a national five-star rating—here’s why

Also on today's calendar: For the Win! Games Day.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 59 and low of 39 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 50.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 74 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Santa Rosa approved development of 223 new homes in November (pnj.com) — Milton residents can expect over 100 new home lots as the next phase of Whisper Creek Village moves forward, alongside other subdivisions in Bagdad and Holley. County approvals in November clear the way for new roads, expanded neighborhood access, and more single-family housing options across Santa Rosa County.
   

• 29 FL Hospitals Among Best In U.S. In New Forbes Ranking (patch.com) — Milton’s own Santa Rosa Medical Center has earned a five-star spot on Forbes’ new 2026 Top Hospitals list, putting it among the best in Florida and the nation. The ranking is based on outcomes, best practices, value, and patient experience across thousands of U.S. hospitals, giving Milton residents added confidence in their local care options.
   

📸 Around Milton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Milton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• For the Win! Games Day (Milton)
  Friends Of The Milton Public Library, Inc., Milton
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• For the Win! Games Day
  Friends Of The Milton Public Library , Inc. , Milton
  9:00 am

Friday December 19

• Tyler Morrison
  The Country Gym - Milton , 5198 Willing St , Milton
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Regular Meeting
  Santa Rosa County Administrative Board Room , 6495 Caroline St , Milton
  8:30 am
• Senior Game Day
  4187 US-90 , Pace
  4:00 pm
• Commission Special Rezoning Meeting
  Santa Rosa County Administrative Board Room , 6495 Caroline St , Milton
  5:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Skating with Santa!
  Weber's Skate World , 6056 Stewart St , Milton
  12:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Hane McLeaish
  Splash RV Resort , 8500 Welcome Church Rd , Milton
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Ok so last night around 11pm I heard what sounded like meowing in my front yard.
  After some investigating, it’s a small black kitten with white feet in the back. It was huddled on my porch but ran when I tried to get it. I ordered… (Nextdoor Floridatown)
• We have a cat that showed up on our property very friendly and male tuxedo, unneutered.
  He wants in the house and he likes people. If this is your cat let me know We are on Stanley circle off of Dogwood and Hunter Street (Nextdoor Frontside of Roundup)

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Maintenance/Janitorial in Milton. Apply here.
• Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Milton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pace

• Buffalo Wild Wings finally moving forward on Pace restaurant (pnj.com)
• Basketball Game Preview: Crestview Bulldogs vs. Niceville Eagles + Official Tickets (maxpreps.com)

Ferry Pass

• Blue Angels confirm 2026 Pensacola Beach, Homecoming Air Show dates (pnj.com)
• Take a peek inside the new Myrtle Grove Elementary School in Pensacola (pnj.com)
• County Considers Expansion Of Highway 4A Safety Improvement Project To $2.36 Million (northescambia.com)

Pensacola

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-- The Patch AM Team

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