North Santa Rosa
Archive for: November, 2013

Central down Jay in Boys Basketball

The Central Jags Jr. High and JV boys teams beat the Jay Royals last night in a seasonal match-up.  Scores and stats to be posted later.

Christmas Tour of Homes

The Milton Garden Club and Milton Chevrolet present a “Christmas Tour of Homes”, Saturday and Sunday, December 7 & 8”. The tour includes four beautifully decorated homes. It is a self-guided tour at your leisure between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The tour starts at the Milton Garden Club located at 5256 Alabama Street in […]

Living with Purpose

     There once was an 88 year old man who had several grandchildren that decided he needed some excitement in his life. They took him to a college football game. Their team won, and they were jubilant and happy. They asked, “Grandpa, how did you like the game?” His pale, blue eyes twinkled as he […]

Jay High’s Girls Basketball Win at Home

The girls basketball teams at Jay High provided some great entertainment for fans on Thursday and Friday.   Varsity’s exciting game on Thursday against Catholic kept fans on their feet as they went into two overtimes to defeat Catholic.  Senior, Hillary Hendricks, led the Lady Royals will 17 points during the game and hit 4 out of […]

Charlie Steve Bray

Charlie Steve Bray, 70, of Jay, Florida, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2013, at the Jay Terrace. Steve was born in Brewton, Alabama, to Charlie and Bertie Bray, but grew up on the family’s farm in Jay. Steve was the youngest of five children. His parents were farmers like many in the community, and […]

YOUTH BASKETBALL REGISTRATIONS ARE UNDERWAY IN MILTON

Hoop season is just around the corner in Milton The City of Milton is now accepting signups for basketball for the following grades K-2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, as well as 7 and 8. Registration will continue through Dec. 6 or when the league reaches the maximum capacity of players. The registration fee […]

Man Barricades Himself in Home

The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 3600 block of Clemson Rd in Gulf Breeze this morning reference a man with a gun. The complainant advised the male was alone in the home and was possibly going to hurt himself. Deputies arrived on scene began to speak with the male who then […]

Jay Sports schedules for the Week

The Jay JV and Varsity girls basketball teams will play at home today and tomorrow.  The games will get started at 5:30 on both days.  They will face Catholic today and Tate tomorrow.   The boys and girls Junior High teams will travel to Earnest Ward today to face off against the Eagles beginning at 5:00. […]

Santa Rosa Wildfire Updates

Garçon Point Road Fire is at an estimated 80 acres and Florida Forest Service Crews are making good progress despite swampy conditions. This is the fourth fire in the Garçon Point are in the past three weeks but they are not thought to be related. The fire off 87 – Christopher Lane Fire – has […]

“In Hot Pursuit” 5k Supports Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches

  The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office’s Sixth Annual ‘In Hot Pursuit’ 5K is scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2013 on Pensacola Beach. There will be a fun beach course, great door prizes, and medals for the winners. Most importantly, all proceeds from the race will go to support the Florida Sheriff’s Association Youth Ranches. The […]