
Milton-On Wednesday, the Santa Rosa Auditorium was the site of the annual 4-H Tropicana Speech Contest. All Santa Rosa elementary schools have the opportunity to compete in the contest. Speech contests are held in the classroom and then at the school level. The winners from each grade level (4-6) then represent their school and compete […]

@ Jay-On Wednesday JHS hosted the District 1A track meet. Below are the results. Girls 1st-PCA 187 Baker 143 Northview 70 Central 63 Jay 56 Paxton 55 Freeport 32 Rocky Bayou 30 Boys 1st-PCA 205 2nd-Northview 3rd-Central 4th-Jay 5th- Baker 6th-Paxton 7th-Rocky Bayou 8th-Freeport
Courage is one of the few personal safety resources we carry with us in this world. Some people go mincing along having to cautiously look over their shoulder for clever people who try to take advantage of others. And yet, when tragedy happens, or something we didn’t ask for inevitably happens, some people […]

Roger Glen Rowell, 64, of Berrydale, FL, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Roger was a lifelong native of Berrydale and was the youngest of seven children born to the late Hazel Lewis and John Pasco Rowell on April 29, 1954. He was a graduate of the Jay High School Class of 1972. Roger […]
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@Jay-On Tuesday, JHS hosted its 45th Annual Quarterback Club Invitational. Seven schools were in attendance. PCA won the boys and girls meet. Jay finished fourth in both girls and boys. Central finished 3rd in boys and 5th in girls.

@ JHS- On Wednesday, JHS Students were educated by about a dozen first responders, deputies, and Lifeflight helicopters pilots about the importance of driving without any distractions, including drugs, alcohol, and even phones. The group spoke to the students about what an accident looks like, how many lives it affects, and the costs associated with […]
All Santa Rosa County Board of County Commission meetings and other county department meetings are held in the County Administrative Center boardroom, 6495 Caroline Street in Milton, unless otherwise indicated. Marine Advisory – Apr. 2, 5 p.m. Tourist Development Council Board – Apr. 4, 8:30 a.m. Library Advisory Board Meeting – Apr. 4, 11 a.m. […]

Sight lines are being cleared as part of the surveying process at the new courthouse location on Avalon Boulevard. Survey information will be used as the master site plan is developed and the courthouse is designed. “I am excited about the progress,” said Sam Parker, commission chairman. “We anticipate having a groundbreaking ceremony in the […]
The 4th annual Milton High School (MHS) Band Beats & Eats Music Festival is Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The band is stepping up this year’s event with more entertainment, more food choices and more fun. Entertainment includes MHS Blackwater Beats, Youth Talent Show, Gold and Notion, High Time, Chasing Fridays, […]
The City of Gulf Breeze is proud to be hosting the 2nd Annual Spring Festival on April 13th at the Gulf Breeze Community Center (800 Shoreline Drive). This Free Public Event is open to friends and families. Join us for fun activities and events such as laser tag, bounce houses, rides, concessions, over 100 vendors […]