Santa Rosa Beaches and restaurants to close at midnight tonight »
Santa Rosa County has enacted an emergency measure to close Navarre Beach and the pier, and to limit restaurants to take out and delivery only, effective as of midnight tonight,…
Mar 20 2020 / No Comment / Read More »Santa Rosa County suspending intake of animals by owner surrender »
Santa Rosa County Animal Services is suspending intake of animals by owner surrender until further notice. Residents are asked not to pick up stray animals unless they intend to foster…
Mar 19 2020 / No Comment / Read More »
Coronavirus Update… »
Thursday- As of 3/19, by order of Govenor DeSantis, all Florida schools are closed through April 15. Originally, Santa Rosa County’s Superintendent of Schools Tim Wyrosdick had announced that March…
Mar 19 2020 / No Comment / Read More »Santa Rosa County Libraries changing hours and operations »
Normal operating hours for all Santa Rosa County Libraries will continue through 5 p.m. on Fri., Mar. 20. Beginning Sat., Mar. 21, libraries will be closed to the public until…
Mar 17 2020 / No Comment / Read More »
Living With Purpose »
In the first quarter of 2020 a virus called COVID-19 or Coronavirus began a global outbreak. It started in China and spread to other parts of the world…
Mar 15 2020 / No Comment / Read More »
Baker Wins Soggy Track Meet »
@ Jay-Jay hosted its second track meet of the year on Tuesday and both the boys and girls teams finished second to Baker. Central placed third in both meets.…
Mar 12 2020 / No Comment / Read More »
JHS’ Boys and Girls BBall Teams Rank 1st in State »
Monday-Jay High School has much to be proud of following the 2019-2020 basketball seasons for both the boys’ and ladies’ teams. The Lady Royals, lead by 2nd year coach Brian…
Mar 10 2020 / No Comment / Read More »
Royals stifle Canes »
@ Jay- On Friday night, in the cold, the Jay Royals (2-0) came back and outlasted their rivals from Alabama, the Flomaton Hurricanes (3-2), 7-4. A big 5th inning helped…
Mar 2 2020 / No Comment / Read More »
Living With Purpose »
One of the reasons we do not admit or confess our sins is we don’t believe God is as gracious as the Bible says He is. Some people…
Mar 1 2020 / No Comment / Read More »
Coronavirus Update… »
Thursday- As of 3/19, by order of Govenor DeSantis, all Florida schools are closed through April 15. Originally, Santa Rosa…
Mar 19 2020 / No Comment / Read More »JHS’ Boys and Girls BBall Teams Rank 1st in State »
Monday-Jay High School has much to be proud of following the 2019-2020 basketball seasons for both the boys’ and ladies’…
Mar 10 2020 / No Comment / Read More »JHS Drama Production of Singing in the Rain »
Catch the last showing on Saturday night at the historic JHS Auditorium.…
Feb 15 2020 / No Comment / Read More »Crime
- » 05:35 Update: United Bank Robbery in Pace
- » 05:45 Remains Found Near Jay
- » 18:05 SANTA ROSA REST AREA SHOOTING
- » 20:15 Feb. 4 shooting update
- » 10:00 Home invasion suspects sought
- » 06:02 Disturbance leads to Shooting Deaths
- » 17:40 Domestic Disturbance leads to Chase
- » 14:05 ECSO Arrests Armed Robbery Suspects
- » 11:20 Suspect Arrested for Child Abuse
- » 21:10 Pace Man Sentenced to 330 Years
- » 13:45 Drive-By Shooting Results in Homicide
- » 06:10 One Arrested, One Wanted in August 11 Homicide
- » 12:16 Two Arrested in Lakeview Homicide
- » 11:50 State Attorney Announces Sentences for Coolers
- » 07:50 Vehicle Burglary Arrest
Coronavirus Update… »
Thursday- As of 3/19, by order of Govenor DeSantis, all Florida schools are closed through April 15. Originally, Santa Rosa County’s Superintendent of Schools Tim Wyrosdick had announced that March 30 would be the start date, giving students an extra week of spring break. On…
Mar 19 2020 / No Comment / Read More »Baker Wins Soggy Track Meet »
@ Jay-Jay hosted its second track meet of the year on Tuesday and both the boys and girls teams finished second to Baker. Central placed third in both meets.…
Mar 12 2020 / No Comment / Read More »JHS’ Boys and Girls BBall Teams Rank 1st in State »
Monday-Jay High School has much to be proud of following the 2019-2020 basketball seasons for both the boys’ and ladies’ teams. The Lady Royals, lead by 2nd year coach Brian Watson won the district title, his second in a row and the boys basketball team,…
Mar 10 2020 / No Comment / Read More »
Royals stifle Canes »
@ Jay- On Friday night, in the cold, the Jay Royals (2-0) came back and outlasted their rivals from Alabama, the Flomaton Hurricanes (3-2), 7-4. A big 5th inning helped the Royals seal the deal. Next up for the Royals is March 6, at Flomaton…
Mar 2 2020 / No Comment / Read More »Lanace Turner Carden »
Mrs. Lanace Turner Carden, age 94 of Century, FL passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Century Health and Rehabilitation Center in Century, FL.Mrs.…
Jul 4 2019 / No Comment / Read More »Roger Glen Rowell »
Roger Glen Rowell, 64, of Berrydale, FL, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Roger was a lifelong native of Berrydale and was the youngest…
Apr 6 2019 / No Comment / Read More »Mr. Edward Dwayne “Ed” Hymel »
Edward Hymel was a loving and devoted husband and father. He spent his life tinkering and fixing anything that needed repair and spent hours in…
Feb 20 2019 / No Comment / Read More »Eva Pearl McBride »
Mrs. Eva Pearl McBride, age 74 of the Pollard Community, died December 9, 2018. Mrs. McBride was born in Brewton and was a life-long resident…
Dec 15 2018 / No Comment / Read More »Linnie Ruth Wolfe »
Mrs. Linnie Ruth Wolfe, age 85 of Jay, FL, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018 at Jay Hospital, Jay, FL. Mrs. Wolfe was born…
Oct 18 2018 / No Comment / Read More »
October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog
October is National Adopt A Shelter Dog Month and the Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter is celebrating by giving free Home Again microchips to every dog adopted through October 31. “A nominal fee for a lifetime…
Oct 2 2019 / Read More »
Santa Rosa Animal Services reduces adoption rates for the summer
he Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter has historically seen high intake during the summer months due to “kitten season” and an annual increase in lost and stray pets. To encourage adoptions and make necessary space in…
May 24 2019 / Read More »
Gulf Cable hiring event tomorrow – Friday, Feb. 24 Information sessions, tours and interviews at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Gulf Cable, located in the Santa Rosa County Industrial Park, is currently seeking applicants to fill multiple full-time (12-hour shift) positions at their new manufacturing facility. A recruiting event will be held onsite Fri., Feb. 24,…
Feb 23 2017 / Read More »
Living With Purpose
In the first quarter of 2020 a virus called COVID-19 or Coronavirus began a global outbreak. It started in China and spread to other parts of the world as people traveled internationally. It has…
Mar 15 2020 / Read More »
Living With Purpose
One of the reasons we do not admit or confess our sins is we don’t believe God is as gracious as the Bible says He is. Some people either say or think to themselves,…
Mar 1 2020 / Read More »
Talking turkey about Thanksgiving fire safety
Thanksgiving is a day set aside for expressing gratitude, sharing with others and spending time with loved ones. However, Thanksgiving is also an exceptionally dangerous time of the year for house fires. According to U.S. Fire…
Nov 19 2018 / Read More »
Cold weather shelter open nights through Fri., Nov. 16
In addition to Wednesday and Thursday night, a cold weather shelter for the homeless or heatless will be open Friday night, Nov. 16 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton. Those who would…
Nov 14 2018 / Read More »
Waste tire amnesty day to be held at Central Landfill
The Santa Rosa County Environmental Department is partnering with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to hold a Waste Tire Amnesty Day Dec. 28, 7 a.m.- 5 p.m. at the Central Landfill, 6337 DaLisa Road in…
Dec 23 2019 / Read More »
Pen Air Gifted $100K to Big Brothers Big Sisters of NWFL
Pensacola, FLA. (May 9, 2019) – On Thursday, May 9, Pen Air Federal Credit Union (Pen Air) presented a gift in the amount of $100,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida (BBBS) in partnership…
May 10 2019 / Read More »
UF/IFAS Extension air potato round-up
Bring in air potato bulbils, which resemble potatoes hanging on the air potato vine, to UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County Office, 6263 Dogwood Drive in Milton, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. starting now through March 31.…
Feb 18 2020 / Read More »
JHS Drama Production of Singing in the Rain
Catch the last showing on Saturday night at the historic JHS Auditorium.…
Feb 15 2020 / Read More »
UF/IFAS Extension air potato round-up
Bring in air potato bulbils, which resemble potatoes hanging on the air potato vine, to UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County Office, 6263 Dogwood Drive in Milton, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. starting now through March 31.…
Feb 18 2020 / Read More »
Living With Purpose
In the first quarter of 2020 a virus called COVID-19 or Coronavirus began a global outbreak. It started in China and spread to other parts of the world as people traveled internationally. It has…
Mar 15 2020 / Read More »
Living With Purpose
One of the reasons we do not admit or confess our sins is we don’t believe God is as gracious as the Bible says He is. Some people either say or think to themselves,…
Mar 1 2020 / Read More »
Wreaths Across America In Jay
Wreaths Across America is a national program that provides wreaths to civic organizations to place on Veterans’ gravesites all across America. Each December, in communities just like ours, citizens get together to honor veterans by placing…
Dec 28 2018 / Read More »