The SunWise with Shade 2012 Poster Contest invites children in grades K-8 to submit a hand-drawn poster (on 8.5 x 11 inch paper) that shows how to avoid getting too much sun. The top five entries from kids in grades K-3 will receive a digital camera; and the winner from grades 4-8 will receive a family trip […]
Milton, FL – March 8, 2012 — Health Management Associates, parent company of Santa Rosa Medical Center, has been named by Fortune magazine as one of the World’s Most Admired companies in Health Care. “We are very proud to be a member of the Health Management family,” said Phillip Wright, CEO of Santa Rosa Medical Center. “This award […]
Students at Jay Elementary School help shatter nationwide reading record! Students at Jay Elementary School took part in “Read The Most From Coast To Coast” on March 2, and helped to set a new national record for the number of Accelerated Reader™ Quizzes taken in one day. The one‐day record students were challenged to top […]
The Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners will hold a Navarre Beach vendor workshop on Monday, March 19 at 4 p.m. Commissioners will review the nine proposals received in response to a request for proposals to provide food and recreational activities in the public areas of Navarre Beach. The board will discuss potential locations, the […]
On 3/09/12 at 0530 hours, Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to 6597 Indian Drive, Navarre, FL in reference to a shooting. A subject who lives at that location had contacted a friend stating that he had been shot. The victim, Tashan Verdell (B/M, 23 years old) asked his friend to pick him […]
Potential cause found in I-10 Eagle’s Nest Fire Milton, FL – The Florida Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement has released a suspectedcause of the I-10 Eagle’s Nest Fire after investigators from local Ag Law offices scoured the scene of the fire’s origin and found evidence linked to the one-pot – or shake and bake – method of making methamphetamine. While the exact cause is not […]
Congratulations to the Lady Royals track team for placing first among 5 teams at Tuesdays’ meet at Northview. First place finishers were Abbey Raney – high jump 4’8’’ new pr Caristyn Golden 400 m dash 1:05 Jessica Thornton 800m run 2:33 new pr Jorja Agrait 1600 m r un 6:23 Jorja Agrait 3200 m 13:18 […]
The Jay High Royals hosted the track meet on Thursday with 5 teams participating. They were: Jay, Central, Baker, Paxton and PCA. Baker won the meet in the girls division with 135 points. PCA was second with 94, Jay 3rd -71 points, Central 4th with 28 points. More stats as the become available. Track 2012 […]
Santa Rosa Schools recognized by Healthier US School Challenge The Healthier US School Challenge (HUSSC) is a voluntary initiative to recognize those schools participating in the NSLP that have created healthier school environments through promotion of nutrition and physical activity. The criteria includes menu changes to incorporate whole grains, fresh fruit and vegetables and low […]
