In just one moment, one “man” changed the world. God gave us the ultimate gift in the birth of his Son, Jesus Christ. On an ordinary night, in an ordinary stable, to an ordinary couple, God came. He came for us – the ordinary. He changed the ordinary into the incredible. As we decorate our homes, waiting […]
The first Florida buck of the season for the McDonald family was brought down by Lynne McDonald. Lynne shot down a 7 pt. weighing in at 166 pounds, with a 14 inch spread, 4 inches in circumference and 15 inch beam. Lynne was using a 270 short mag rifle. She was around Pond Creek when […]
Many in the south have heard the expression, “Christmas Eve Gift”. Some want to be the first to say it and receive a gift from the recipient. “Christmas Eve Gift” can be traced back as far as 1844 in the southern regions of the United States. It comes from the tradition of saying “Christmas Gift!” among typically […]
The JHS Cheerleaders recently placed third in the Regional competition and now will advance to the State competition. The State Competition is held in February at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Florida. The girls work daily to perfect the routine. They are coached by Junia Fischer and Mindy Jordan. In Ch. Junia Fischer […]
Henry Thomas Knight, 71, of Cross City, FL died from injuries he received in a hit and run on Thursday, December 22. Henry was riding his bicycle southbound on State Road 55 in the northbound lanes close to or within the paved apron and the unknown pickup was traveling northbound. Mr. Knight was struck […]
There is reason to be happy this time of year and you know what it is. Many years ago, almost two thousand to be exact, the true Savior Jesus of Nazareth, entered the world in the form of a little babe. Because of his life, because of his act of obedience to the heavenly Father, […]
2010/2011 Fiscal Year Annual Report Available Online The Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioner ’s Annual Report to the Citizens for the 2010/2011 fiscal year is now available on the county’s website atwww.santarosa.fl.gov or by clicking here to view . The report titled “Reflections” highlights the activities, programs, projects and accomplishments of the departments under the board of commissioners for […]
On December 17th, 2011, Escambia investigators arrested a long time employee (26 years) of Florida Rock and Tank Lines. Sheriff’s investigators say that 56 year old Dennis Lawson had been stealing diesel fuel from the business for over 2 years. The investigation showed that Lawson, had stolen approximately 54,884 gallons of diesel fuel, valued at […]
For many the Christmas Holiday starts today, even the State of Florida workers. The Governor gave the order to Jack Miles, Secretary of the Department of Management Services to give all nonessential employees a paid day off on Friday, December 23, 2011. In his letter he stated, “This year has been yet another extremely difficult period […]
