Hullet Named JHS Basketball Coach »
For the first time in six years, Jay High School will have a new boys basketball coach when the season starts in November. Hank Hullet was named the Royals’ head…
Jul 16 2018 / No Comment / Read More »
Newly renovated, all-inclusiveOptimist Park reopens July 16 »
Optimist Park is Santa Rosa County’s most recent recreation area to receive an all-inclusive renovation. The soon-to-be popular playground now features a “lumber mill town” theme with ADA-friendly equipment depicting…
Jul 15 2018 / No Comment / Read More »Mid-Season Championship has plenty of fireworks for fans at Southern Raceway »
The top-points drivers from six different classes came out to battle it out for bragging rights in the Mid-season Championships on Saturday at Southern Raceway. The Durrence Layne Street Stocks…
Jul 3 2018 / No Comment / Read More »
Living With Purpose »
The two most common areas of struggle for us are work and relationships. We can all relate to these common everyday struggles. Job 5:7 speaks of this truth…
Jul 1 2018 / No Comment / Read More »Vote-by-mail available to registered voters »
Any registered and qualified voter in Santa Rosa County may vote using a vote-by-mail ballot. Requests can be made for a single election or for all elections through the next…
Jun 27 2018 / No Comment / Read More »
Jay’s Freedom 5K Information »
The 19th Annual Celebrate Freedom 5K & One Mile Fun Run returns to Jay on July 4th for its annual trek around the neighboring roads of the Jay City Park.…
Jun 23 2018 / No Comment / Read More »Santa Rosa County budget office receives national award for second consecutive year »
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recently announced Santa Rosa County received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its fiscal year 2017-2018 budget. This is the second consecutive year the…
Jun 22 2018 / No Comment / Read More »
Entertainment at Jay Public Library »
All summer long on Tuesdays, the Jay Public Library will have a special event. These events are free and start at 1pm. Pictured is magician Lee Botts that wowed kids…
Jun 12 2018 / No Comment / Read More »
JHS Golf Tournament »
On Saturday, June 16th, Jay High School will be hosting their first-ever golf tournament fundraiser at Stonebrook Golf Course in Pace. For more information, call JHS at 675-4507. …
Jun 12 2018 / No Comment / Read More »
Living With Purpose »
While traveling through the southeastern state of Virginia recently, I stopped in a quaint little town for lunch. It was a small town with an easy-going spirit. It…
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Entertainment at Jay Public Library »
All summer long on Tuesdays, the Jay Public Library will have a special event. These events are free and start…
Jun 12 2018 / No Comment / Read More »JHS Golf Tournament »
On Saturday, June 16th, Jay High School will be hosting their first-ever golf tournament fundraiser at Stonebrook Golf Course in…
Jun 12 2018 / No Comment / Read More »PNJ All-Area… »
Every year the Pensacola News Journal announces and recognizes an all-area team for both softball and baseball. The Jay area…
Jun 3 2018 / No Comment / Read More »Crime
- » 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
- » 05:25 Shooting Investigation
- » 07:14 ECSO Fugitive Warrants Unit Makes Two Significant Arrests
Hullet Named JHS Basketball Coach »
For the first time in six years, Jay High School will have a new boys basketball coach when the season starts in November. Hank Hullet was named the Royals’ head basketball coach, only the third coach since Clarence Smith. Hullet is a Milton High School…
Jul 16 2018 / No Comment / Read More »JHS Golf Tournament »
On Saturday, June 16th, Jay High School will be hosting their first-ever golf tournament fundraiser at Stonebrook Golf Course in Pace. For more information, call JHS at 675-4507. …
Jun 12 2018 / No Comment / Read More »PNJ All-Area… »
Every year the Pensacola News Journal announces and recognizes an all-area team for both softball and baseball. The Jay area had four recognized for their respective sport. Brian Watson, JHS’ Head Softball Coach was named the Pensacola News Journal Coach of the Year. Leading his…
Jun 3 2018 / No Comment / Read More »JHS Basketball Camp »
What? Basketball Camp for elementary aged kids Where? Jay High School When? June 11-14, 8am-10:30am Cost? $50.00…
Jun 1 2018 / No Comment / Read More »Summer Approaching… »
Another school year has almost come and gone. Students’ last day of school in Santa Rosa County is Friday, June 1st. Have a fun, happy, and most importantly SAFE summer! Check back on northsantarosa.com for summer events and activities. …
May 23 2018 / No Comment / Read More »Betty Jean Price »
Mrs. Betty Jean Price, age 75, of Flomaton, AL passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018 in Pensacola, FL. Mrs. Price was born in Century,…
Jan 13 2018 / No Comment / Read More »Ovie Bond »
Ovie Bond March 24, 1924 – November 20, 2017 U.S. Veteran Mr.Ovie Bond age 93, our beloved father, pawpaw, passed away November 20, 2017. He…
Nov 22 2017 / No Comment / Read More »Virgle Eugene (Bo) Bedsole »
U.S. VeteranVirgle Eugene (Bo) Bedsole, born July 9th, 1949 to Watson and Gracie Bedsole. He died October 6th, 2017 after a six month battle with…
Oct 10 2017 / No Comment / Read More »Calvin Slade »
Calvin L. Slade, age 60, of Jay Florida, passed away October 6, 2017 in Pensacola, Florida. He was a longtime resident of Jay, Florida. He…
Oct 8 2017 / No Comment / Read More »Mary Virginia Lewis »
Mary Virginia Lewis of Berrydale, Florida passed away peacefully at her home on August 16, 2017. She was 86 years old. Mary was born in…
Sep 23 2017 / No Comment / 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 »New business starting
Meredith Wolfe notice of new business. I am running a photography business as Meredith Wolfe photography…
Oct 28 2016 / Read More »Annual Neighborhood Yard Sale
Annual Neighborhood Yard Sale Saturday November 7th 7-2 Nowling Rd & Marvin Reaves Rd in Jay FL just past the Jay Fire Dept.…
Nov 3 2015 / Read More »
Living With Purpose
The two most common areas of struggle for us are work and relationships. We can all relate to these common everyday struggles. Job 5:7 speaks of this truth when it says, “People are born…
Jul 1 2018 / Read More »
Living With Purpose
While traveling through the southeastern state of Virginia recently, I stopped in a quaint little town for lunch. It was a small town with an easy-going spirit. It reminded me of my home town…
Jun 10 2018 / Read More »
Panhandle Butterfly House offers docent training and Kinderpillar School youth tours
The Panhandle Butterfly House is seeking seasonal volunteers to serve as docents Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, May through August. Volunteers work in teams, educating visitors on the biology and habitat of butterflies and their importance in…
Mar 27 2018 / Read More »
Florida-friendly lawn care classes from UF/IFAS Extension Services
It’s possible to have a great lawn using Florida-friendly methods. Learn about the right timing and methods for fertilizing and weed control, proper irrigation, and other practices for your lawn from Mary Salinas, residential horticulture agent…
Mar 1 2018 / Read More »Santa Rosa County budget office receives national award for second consecutive year
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recently announced Santa Rosa County received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its fiscal year 2017-2018 budget. This is the second consecutive year the office has been awarded this prestigious…
Jun 22 2018 / Read More »
Dustin NelsonSanta Rosa Rookie of the Year 2018!
Milton, FL – The Santa Rosa Education Foundation announced Dustin Nelson, a fifth grade Science teacher at West Navarre Intermediate School, as the 2018 Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year during their Rookie of the Year…
May 11 2018 / Read More »
Newly renovated, all-inclusiveOptimist Park reopens July 16
Optimist Park is Santa Rosa County’s most recent recreation area to receive an all-inclusive renovation. The soon-to-be popular playground now features a “lumber mill town” theme with ADA-friendly equipment depicting elements of the area’s history of…
Jul 15 2018 / Read More »Mid-Season Championship has plenty of fireworks for fans at Southern Raceway
The top-points drivers from six different classes came out to battle it out for bragging rights in the Mid-season Championships on Saturday at Southern Raceway. The Durrence Layne Street Stocks provided the most excitement as Howie…
Jul 3 2018 / Read More »
Newly renovated, all-inclusiveOptimist Park reopens July 16
Optimist Park is Santa Rosa County’s most recent recreation area to receive an all-inclusive renovation. The soon-to-be popular playground now features a “lumber mill town” theme with ADA-friendly equipment depicting elements of the area’s history of…
Jul 15 2018 / Read More »
Living With Purpose
The two most common areas of struggle for us are work and relationships. We can all relate to these common everyday struggles. Job 5:7 speaks of this truth when it says, “People are born…
Jul 1 2018 / Read More »
Living With Purpose
While traveling through the southeastern state of Virginia recently, I stopped in a quaint little town for lunch. It was a small town with an easy-going spirit. It reminded me of my home town…
Jun 10 2018 / Read More »NAS Whiting Field Receives Award
Congratulations to our very own Naval Air Station (NAS) Whiting Field as the Fiscal Year 2015 winner of the USS BAINBRIDGE (CGN 25) award for overall excellence in community service. This award recognizes a Navy command…
Mar 1 2016 / Read More »