The Jay Historical Society meeting is Thursday, August 9th @ 6:30 in the museum. Guest Speaker will be John Reble: Mr. Reble is the fire chief of Milton Fire Department and is the past president of the Santa Rosa Historical Society. He will be speaking on the history of Santa Rosa County.
On Sunday, August 5 around 4 am, Jose Alfredo Montero-Jimenez was pronounced dead after losing control of his pickup. Jimenez, 40, of Milton was driving a 2001 Ford F150 eastbound on the outside lane of US 90. Jimenez drove off the eastbound lane onto the south grass shoulder and over corrected loosing control of pickup. The […]
An Ultralight aircraft (a small recreational glider type craft with a gasoline engine) has made a crash landing in Escambia Bay near the area of the Floridatown Park, resulting in 6 to 8 gallons of fuel being spilled into the water. The State Watch Office, Coast Guard, and Florida Divsion of Wildlife have been notified […]
Training Wheels of NorthWest Florida will host an Open House on August 25, 2012 from 10 am to 12 pm. “Giving Quality Care to Our Future Leaders” is more than a motto, it is an everyday occurrence. They are able to serve both Escambia and Santa Rosa County, Florida. Welcoming new residents from Century, McDavid and […]
Faith to be Healed: Part I It’s long been thought that religious consciousness and faith in a higher power gives way to healing of illnesses. There are too many scenarios where medical science cannot explain instances of healing or the disappearance of disease to not think faith can heal. All improved health in […]
The Florida Tax Free Weekend ends Sunday, August 5th. The tax break includes items such as clothing, footwear, accessories and school supplies. Clothing, footwear and accessories selling for $75 or less per item will be exempt from tax along with school supplies selling for $15 or less per item. For more information or a complete […]
Friday night, the weather once again held off and many were out to enjoy the music of the Crosstown Band at the Bands on the Blackwater Concert series. The concerts are free to the public and organized by the City of Milton. The concert was sponsored by Regions Bank. Concessions are sold to benefit the […]
Kenneth Ray “Roy” Thomas was pronounced dead at the scene of a tragic accident. The accident happened shortly before 3 pm on the Jay-Brewton Rd. Friday, August 3rd. Roy was driving a 4-door king cab pickup when the truck left the southbound lane and crossed over the northbound lane and then entered the wooded area […]
The Class 1A All Florida High School Softball Teams were selected in July 2012. Several local stars made the first team. The Pitcher of the Year for Class 1A is Kayla Johnson of Liberty County. Kayla is the daughter of Teresa and Jeremiah Johnson, all natives of Jay. Kayla says, ” I plan on going to […]
