East Milton Residents Blame FPL Helicopter Herbicides for Animal Deaths
Key Questions
What led to reports of animal deaths in East Milton?
A family farm and beekeeper in Santa Rosa County reported animal deaths following helicopter spraying of herbicides by a contractor working for Florida Power and Light to clear vegetation under power lines.
Who is investigating the FPL helicopter spray incident?
Senator Gaetz has called for an investigation, with state and federal agencies now involved in examining the reports from the Milton area.
What are the potential effects of this herbicide spray on the community?
The incident affects local agriculture and the environment in the Milton area, and the situation remains under development as investigations proceed.
Santa Rosa County farm and beekeeper report animal deaths after FPL helicopter spray near power lines. Sen. Gaetz calls for investigation. State and federal agencies involved. Directly affects local agriculture and environment in Milton area.
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Updated May 29, 2026