Lady Royals Win District! »
The Jay Lady Royals (22-4) defeated the Laurel Hill Hoboes (21-6) 45-33 at Northview on Friday night to win their 4th district championship in a row. Jay leaned heavy on…
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Royals Advance »
Both the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams for Jay advanced in their respective district tournaments. The Jay boys (9-13) defeated Laurel Hill on Tuesday night 61-52 to advance to the…
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Groundhog Day! »
As if it hasn’t been cold enough around north Santa Rosa County, news on Monday, February 2nd, spread from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania where the world famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his…
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District Tournament Week! »
This week, the boys and girls basketball teams are in action in their district tournaments at Laurel Hill and Northview, respectively. Athletics for the week of February 2nd – February 7th Tuesday;…
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Bitter, BITTER COLD!!! »
Cover the pipes this weekend as North Santa Rosa prepares for an artic cold air blast! Sat-22/37 (Windy, gusting up to 37mph) Sun-20/45 Mon-25/58…
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Lady Royals End Regular Season With Win »
The Jay Lady Royals (20-4) traveled to Navarre (21-3) and came back with a 45-41 win. The win was the squads’ 12th in a row. Within those 12 wins, Jay…
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Royals Athletics »
Monday; January 26th Tuesday; January 27th Thursday; January 29th Friday; January 30th…
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Jags/Royals Scores »
The Central Jaguars hosted the Jay Royals on Friday. Boys Central (14-8) 55 Jay (7-11) 49 Girls Jay (17-4) 55 Central (10-12) 46…
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Stars, Stripes & Small Towns Festival »
Come out to a great event! Carnival style rides, car show, food and vendors!…
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Cadee Carroll signs »
Cadee Carroll, JHS’ senior softball player signed with the Reid State Lions to play softball. Carroll is a standout pitcher…
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Crime
- » 04:58 Florida Forest Service urges caution if residents choose to burn outdoors
- » 06:55 RABIES ALERT ISSUED FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY
- » 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
Lady Royals Win District! »
The Jay Lady Royals (22-4) defeated the Laurel Hill Hoboes (21-6) 45-33 at Northview on Friday night to win their 4th district championship in a row. Jay leaned heavy on their junior Aubreigh Nelson, who led the Royals with 18 points on the night. Jay…
Feb 7 2026 / No Comment / Read More »Royals Advance »
Both the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams for Jay advanced in their respective district tournaments. The Jay boys (9-13) defeated Laurel Hill on Tuesday night 61-52 to advance to the semi-finals to face Paxton (21-4). While Paxton has topped the Royals twice this year, both…
Feb 4 2026 / No Comment / Read More »District Tournament Week! »
This week, the boys and girls basketball teams are in action in their district tournaments at Laurel Hill and Northview, respectively. Athletics for the week of February 2nd – February 7th Tuesday; February 3rd Wednesday; February 4th Thursday; February 5th Friday; February 6th Saturday; January 17th…
Feb 2 2026 / No Comment / Read More »Lady Royals End Regular Season With Win »
The Jay Lady Royals (20-4) traveled to Navarre (21-3) and came back with a 45-41 win. The win was the squads’ 12th in a row. Within those 12 wins, Jay has won by wide margins and close, nail-biting moments. The Lady Royals went into halftime…
Jan 30 2026 / No Comment / Read More »Royals Athletics »
Monday; January 26th Tuesday; January 27th Thursday; January 29th Friday; January 30th…
Jan 26 2026 / No Comment / Read More »Sylvia Ann Lunsford »
Sylvia Ann Lunsford Obituary Please share a memory of Sylvia Ann Lunsford to include in a keepsake book for family and friends.View Tribute Book Sylvia…
Sep 5 2025 / No Comment / Read More »Joy Rowell »
Joy Permelia Boothe Rowell, 70, of Jay, Florida, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, April 9,2025. Joy was born in Mobile, Alabama, to the late Alex Zander…
Apr 15 2025 / No Comment / Read More »Cheryl Dean Creel Kelley »
Cheryl Dean Creel Kelley, devoted wife of John E. Kelley and daughter of Clyde Milton Creel and Cora Ethel Hardy, of Milton, Florida, passed away…
Jul 8 2024 / No Comment / Read More »Luellen Shell Cooley »
Luellen Shell Cooley Jay 88 Date of Death-April 13, 2024 Lewis Funeral Home Jay Cornerstone Chapel…
Apr 17 2024 / No Comment / Read More »MARCIA DENE WYCHE SHEPPARD »
MARCIA DENE WYCHE SHEPPARD First child born to James (Jimmy) E. and Gereave (Conaway) Wyche, she was welcomed May 31, 1941, by her grandparents Braxton…
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Living With Purpose
Many years ago, a husband and wife wanted to teach their children the joy of giving to others at Christmas time. So, they called a family meeting. The father said, “Kids, this Christmas is…
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Living With Purpose
One of the supreme tests of a leader is how they take defeat. Do they take it as the end or as a learning experience? Once when Thomas Edison was working on an experiment,…
Nov 7 2021 / Read More »
Farm Family of the Year
Preston Blackmon and his family were honored on Thursday on the UF IFAS Farm Tour as they were named Farm Family of the Year. Congratulations to Preston Blackmon 2025 Outstanding Farm Family Preston Blackmon, a farmer…
Nov 6 2025 / Read More »
EREC’s Campbell Honored
On Thursday, Mr. Ryan Campbell was honored as Pace Chamber’s Man of the Year. Nomination: Under Mr. Cambell’s leadership, EREC has not only continued its legacy of dependable service but has expanded its impact in incredible…
Nov 1 2025 / Read More »
Stars, Stripes & Small Towns Festival
Come out to a great event! Carnival style rides, car show, food and vendors!…
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Stars, Stripes & Small Towns Festival
Come out to a great event! Carnival style rides, car show, food and vendors!…
Jan 23 2026 / Read More »
Ellen Sue Sumner
Ellen Sue Sumner, 73, went to be home with the Lord on 25 January 2023 in Pensacola, Florida. Ellen was born on 2 December 1949. Ellen lived a vibrant and loving life. She never met a stranger…
Feb 1 2023 / Read More »
Ellen Sue Sumner
Notice of Death Ellen Sue Sumner East Brewton 73 years old January 25, 2023 Lewis Funeral Home Milton Chapel…
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Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Plaza Memorial Day
Milton-Over one hundred Veterans, city and county officials and locals gathered at the Santa Rosa County Memorial Plaza on Memorial Day in Milton to pay tribute to fallen soldiers.…
May 26 2025 / Read More »