North Santa Rosa
Archive for: May, 2017

Special Election Information

Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections Tappie Villane announces important information regarding the Town of Jay special election to amend the town charter on May 23. Vote-by-mail (Absentee) A vote-by-mail ballot may be obtained by: Visiting www.votesantarosa.com Calling the elections office at (850) 983-1900 Visiting the Supervisor of Elections Office located at 6495 Caroline St., […]

4-H Tropicana Public Speaking Contest Winners

The Santa Rosa County 4-H Program in conjunction with Tropicana provided local youth a chance to demonstrate their speaking proficiency before a group with the Annual 4-H Tropicana Public Speaking Contest on Friday, May 12.  Prudence Caskey, 4-H agent, opened the competition with remarks and praise for the young orators. She noted the county had […]

Larry J Cooley

Larry J. Cooley age 67 of Berrydale, FL. went home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2017. He was a lifelong resident of Berrydale, FL. He loved to hunt, run dogs, fish, and be with his family. He was loving Husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was preceded in death by […]

Santa Rosa County Federal Credit Union raises $2,500 for local charity, Vision of Hope.

Tuesday, May 9, 2017, Steve German, the Credit Union president, presented Jane Simmons, the founder of Vision of Hope, with a giant check for $2,500. The funds were raised by selling candy bars at the Credit Union’s 5 locations. “In addition to candy sells,” said German, “our staff donated their own money to bring the […]

Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year 2017!

  Congratulations to  Jennifer Hendricks   Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year 2017!   The Santa Rosa Education Foundation announced Jennifer Hendricks, a fourth grade teacher at Jay Elementary School, as the 2017 Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year during their Rookie of the Year Reception Wednesday afternoon.  She was selected from a field of […]

Herring and Agrait win at PSA Banquet

– Last night at the Pensacola Scholar Athlete  Banquet, Destiny Herring and Jorja Agrait, were the winners in Softball and Track. This is an award that is “Special” in that they are competing with some of the best Student- Athletes in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties.  Jay High School is very proud of the accomplishments […]

Jay High Commercial Graphic Arts Academy Competes

Beneath The Sea’s Ocean Pals Poster Contest for Children is an environmental education-through-art program. Its purpose is to encourage young people to become aware of and share their concerns for the marine environment through poster art. Their messages will be brought to the widest possible audience to create a stronger commitment to protect the environment […]

Living With Purpose

    Our nation recognized the 66th National Day of Prayer on May 4, 2017. The faithful who ardently believe in the power of prayer took to community and local gatherings as a way to give emphasis to this important part of the Christian faith. How committed are you to a viable life of prayer? […]

Thornton and Mulford at State

Jillian Thornton and Carissa Mulford are representing JHS today at the IMG Academy, host of this year’s FHSAA State Track and Field Championships. Carissa was the Region 1 champion in discuss last week. Jillian finished 4th in high jump. Check back today for results. Carissa Mulford threw 107′ and placed 7th.

Peggy Smith

Peggy Joice Smith Porter age, 74 of Jay, Florida passed away May 2, 2017. She was born December 12, 1942 Fort Payne, Alabama to William and Lucille Maulding. She was preceded in death by: (husband) Terry Smith, (husband) Arvil Porter (grandson) Michael Gay She is survived by: daughters: Marti Clyburn (Steve), Kay Romine (David), Tracy […]