John W. Wilson (November 24, 1939 – July 6, 2012) John W. “Bill” Wilson, of Pace, FL., passed Away at his home on July 6, 2012. Bill was born in Pollard AL. on November 24, 1939. He was the owner of Wilson Auto Sales in Pensacola until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his […]
Active Shooter Training The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with the Santa Rosa County School District will be conducting Active Shooter Training/Exercises during the summer at Avalon Middle School. Most active shooting incidents are often over within 10 to 15 minutes and law enforcement must be prepared both mentally and physically to deal […]
FFS calls South Interstate Fire controlled Milton, FL – Officials with Florida Forest Service’s Blackwater Forestry Center declared the South Interstate Fire controlled on Wednesday, just more than a week after the blaze began. The 237-acre wildfire started north of Interstate 10 before high winds and dry conditions fanned the flames and pushed it two […]
Trevor James Thomas (November 28, 1990 – July 3, 2012) Trevor James Thomas, 21, of Jay, FL passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012 on Chumuckla Highway in a tragic car accident on his way to work. He was born at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL on November 28, 1990 on his Grandmother Judy Ballard’s […]
The Evenings in Olde Seville Square summer concert series is in its 27th season. On Thursday, July 5 Don Snowden Big Band w/ Holly Shelton will be performing. The 2012 series features concerts, satisfying musical tastes from big band to jazz and from Broadway to modern dance each Thursday from 7 to 9:15 p.m., […]
Commissioner Jim Melvin Earns FAC Certified County Commissioner Designation The Florida Association of Counties presented Santa Rosa County Commissioner Jim Melvin with the Certified County Commissioner designation following his completion of a comprehensive study program developed by the association. Commissioner Melvin received the designation with more than thirty other county commissioners during an awards ceremony […]
Baptist Medical Group Expands Hospitalist Program As an illustration of their commitment to the needs of their patients and the community, Baptist Medical Group has recruited two experienced, board certified physicians – Dr. Amy Doyle and Dr. Ismeth Abbas – to join their hospitalist program and expansive physician network. “If you’ve ever been admitted to […]
The 13th Annual Jay Celebrate Freedom 5K was held on July 4th at the Jay City Hendricks-Bray Park. There were 87 registered runners for the 5k and 1 mile fun run/walk. The top 4 finishers for the 5K were: Caleb Carmichael, Adam Ash, Micah Kemp and Logan Brabham. Congratulations to all the participants. 13TH ANNUAL […]
