North Santa Rosa
Archive for: January, 2013

Cold weather shelters open Wednesday and Thursday

Two cold weather shelters for the homeless or heatless will open Wednesday, Jan. 30 and Thursday, Jan. 31 in Santa Rosa.   FerrisHillBaptistChurch located at6848 Chaffin Street,Milton CommunityChristChurch located at2111 Presidio Street,Navarre   Those who would like to stay at the shelter must arrive between6:30 p.m. and8:30 p.m. No one will be admitted after8:30 p.m. […]

Santa Rosa County Tobacco-Free Coalition holds meeting

MILTON, FL– The Santa Rosa County Tobacco-Free Coalition will hold its next meeting on Thursday, February 21st, at 4 p.m. at the Santa Rosa County Health Department, 5527 Stewart Street in Milton.  Topics to be considered will include a report on the strategic plan, policy work for the upcoming year, and subcommittee assignments.   The […]

Big Game Friday Night- Central vs. Jay

Senior night at Central will be more exciting as the Jaguars host the Royals from Jay for that game.  The activites will kick off with JV action followed by the Varsity squads on Friday night.  Times: 6:30 and 7:15.  Come on out and watch exciting games!

Competition Squad leaves for State

Jay High’s competition squad will leave in the morning heading to Silver Spurs Arena in Orlando for the FHSAA state cheerleading competition finals.  Jay will compete against 26 teams for the 1A Non-Tumbling title.   Jay is new to the competitve cheer scene with this being the 2nd year for this new sport at Jay High.  […]

Katie “Eloise” (Warren) Simmons

Katie “Eloise” (Warren) Simmons age 73 of Jay was relieved of all her earthly pains and cares and was called home to her Heavenly Father on January 28, 2013. Eloise was a great cook and artist. She enjoyed sewing, fishing, and gardening. She was a loving wife, sister, and friend. She will be missed by […]

District 3 Newsletter available on-line

Commissioner Salter’s District 3 February Newsletter is now available online at www.santarosa.fl.gov or by clicking here. The newsletter includes a letter from the commissioner and information on the opening of the new Chumuckla Springs Boat Ramp,District 3 public works projects, progress onthe Five Points intersection improvement project, land purchased by the state with Deepwater Horizon […]

Kayla Johnson Signs with Wallace State

Liberty County high school senior Kayla Johnson signed a scholarship Jan. 20,2013 to play softball for Wallace State Community College in Hanceville Alabama. Kayla is the daughter of Jeremiah & Teresa Johnson and has one brother Garrett all of Liberty County. She is a native of Jay, Florida. The granddaughter of Gerald and Louise Burgess […]

It’s Time for America to GO RED!

    Paint your town red Part of going red is helping us spread the word by having homes, workplaces, buildings, landmarks and even local businesses Go Red. We’re always looking for volunteers to help, especially on National Wear Red Day

Allentown fire department responds to house fire

Allentown volunteer fire department, station 11 is on the scene of a vacant house fire on Hwy. 89.  Report states that the home looks to be an older home with boarded-up windows.  The structure was engulfed around 8:30 this morning.  More details will be posted as they become available.

Donzell Kevin Nuckles Charges with Sex Offenses

On 1/18/13, Atlanta Police Department arrested Donzell Nuckles on a Santa Rosa County Warrant.   In late 2012, an investigation began in which Nuckles was charged with 4 counts of Capitol Sexual Battery on Child under 12 years of age, 10 counts of sexual assault by custodian and 10 counts of Lewd Lascivious crimes. His […]