Sunday — The Roundabout

Council Watch

Milton's seasonal burn ban goes into effect May 1, prohibiting open burning in AG-1 zoned areas due to extreme drought conditions. The ban, which runs through September 30, aims to prevent wildfires and enhance air quality, with exceptions for agricultural operations on larger parcels.

The city is urging residents to take precautions, given the "Extreme Drought" conditions in the area, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. While some rain is expected in the coming week, it will take time to recover from the drought, and thunderstorms bringing lightning pose an additional fire risk.