Dana Faye Cobb 1929-2012 Dana Faye Cobb was born in Jay, Florida on March 23, 1929 and died on August 4, 2012 in Apollo Beach, Florida. She was the daughter of James Daniel and Carrie Smith Williams and was a Florida Pioneer Descendant thru Noah Calhoun. She married Dewey Jack Cobb. She graduated from Jay […]
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Baptist Hospital Bariatric Center Offers Meet the Doc Seminars Free Program Scheduled for August 28 Are you considering weight-loss surgery? Do you need more information? Join the Baptist Bariatric Center this month to obtain straightforward information about weight-loss surgery or other non-surgical treatment options. This forum will provide an opportunity to learn about various weight-loss […]
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Retired educator, William “Bill” Gandy was arrested Thursday, August 9, 2012 for sexual battery. According to the arrest log Gandy was charged under Florida statue 794.011(4). Florida statues read: A person who commits sexual battery upon a person 12 years of age or older without that person’s consent, under any of the following circumstances, commits […]
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The Jay QB Club will be hanging signs Tuesday night August 14Th @ 6pm on the football field. Any help will be appreciated. Royal Night is this Friday August 17Th. The QB Club is responsible for taking up money at both gates and will be selling tshirts, cushions, etc. If you can help please contact Wendy Upton. Make plans […]
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Teachers in Santa Rosa County return to the classroom today. Local schools will host orientations : Central: Thursday, Aug. 16. In the school gym 12-2 pm Chumuckla Elem.: Orientation PreK -2nd will be 12-1pm. And 3rd-6th 1-2pm Jay Elem: Meet the Teacher Thursday, Aug. 16 1st – 6th from 2-3pm. Kindergarten Orientation Thursday, Aug. […]
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Tuesday, August 14 is the primary. Be sure to come out and vote. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on election day. Any voter who is standing in line at 7 p.m. is still eligible to cast a vote. According to the State of Florida Division of Elections : When you go […]
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Low Cost Spay & Neuter Program for Pets Starts September 5 Thanks to a one-time grant of $22,250 from the “Florida Animal Friend, Inc.” license plate program, Santa Rosa County Animal Services will offer a discount spay and neuter program for income-eligible residents beginning Wednesday, September 5. Over 80 percent of animals that come to […]
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Faith to be Healed: Part II There are some physical difficulties that seem too much to bear for some people. Take cancer for example. Though I’ve never had to battle this disease, I know of numerous people who have. The ones who battle this terrible disease are some of the most courageous people you will […]

The Dewey Rose Band rocked the crowd during the season concert finale. Despite the threat of rain, hundreds showed up to the last concert of the season. The City of Milton has sponsored the free concert series along with the help of several area businesses. Friday’s concert was sponsored by the Santa Rosa County Fair […]
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Tuffy, a real American Quarterhorse, joined the fans at the Bands on the Blackwater Friday, Aug. 10. Tuffy, was born in humble beginnings but has grown into a star in the eyes of thousands of school children. Tuffy lives in Milton, Florida and is actually a registered student at East Milton Elementary. Tuffy, encourages children […]
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