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Archive for: February, 2023

Royals Knock off Gators

Tuesday-Jay (20-3) knocked off their rivals from Baker (13-5) at Jay on Tuesday, 57-34, to advance to the district championship. A slow start, at least for Jay’s standards, put Jay up 9-3 at the end of the first quarter. The hot-shooting from Monday night was a little slow to start and the Royals had to […]

Royals Advance

Monday-Jay (19-3) hosted winless Northview in the first round of the district tournament and got the big win over their rivals, 67-20. Northview got on the board first, but the early 2-0 lead would be the only lead of the game for the Chiefs. Jay’s Tristan Watson lead all scores with 25, connecting on seven […]

Weekly Weather

“Weekly Weather” sponsored by EREC. Monday-72/43 Tuesday-72/45 Wednesday 75/57 (40% chance of rain) Thursday 73/57 (80% chance of rain) Friday 63/43 (60% chance of rain) Saturday 55/36 Sunday 63/30

Royals’ Weekly Schedule

Weekly athletic schedule sponsored by Baptist Hospital. Athletics for the week of February 6th – February 11th Monday; February 6th  Tuesday; February 7th   Wednesday; February 8th Thursday; February 9th  Friday; February 10th

District Champs!

Paxton-The Lady Royals (18-3) defeated Paxton (17-9) 52-32 for the District 1A Championship. The win marks the 6th win in a row for Jay. Paxton came out on fire on their home court. Abbie Davis hit two quick 3’s for the Bobcats, but the young Lady Royals quickly answered. 8th grader Presley Hawthorne hit two […]

Desantis in Milton

Thursday-Governor Ron Desantis was in Milton at the Imogene Theater to tout the awarding of millions of dollars in funding rural broadband across the state. 41 counties across the state will receive part of $144 million in monies. Santa Rosa County received $2.3 million and was the first stop in this initiative. On hand to […]

Lady Royals Advance

Paxton-On Wednesday Jay knocked off Freeport in the district tournament semi-finals round, 60-43. Jay was lead by Kaylee Gilbreath, who scored 26. “Kaylee Gilbreath put on a show,” head coach Jorey Diamond said. “What a ballgame she had.” Presley Hawthorne scored 11 and Darcy Locklin added 8. “Darcy was good off the bench,” Diamond added. […]

Ellen Sue Sumner

Ellen Sue Sumner, 73, went to be home with the Lord on 25 January 2023 in Pensacola, Florida. Ellen was born on 2 December 1949. Ellen lived a vibrant and loving life. She never met a stranger and was generous with her time and talents. She was artistically gifted and loved painting, crafting, sewing, cooking, baking, and […]

HIT-AND-RUN CRASHES ON FLORIDA ROADS AVERAGE OVER 103,000 PER YEAR; DRIVERS URGED TO STAY AT THE SCENE

STATEWIDE NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONSHSMV-INFO@FLHSMV.GOV HIT-AND-RUN CRASHES ON FLORIDA ROADS AVERAGE OVER 103,000 PER YEAR; DRIVERS URGED TO STAY AT THE SCENE ~ FLHSMV launches awareness campaign for February to reduce hit-and-run crashes and fatalities in Florida ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – February is Hit-and-Run Awareness Month in Florida, and the Florida Department […]