TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is leading Florida’s Put It Down: Focus on Driving campaign to ensure all motorists are aware of the state’s new regulations regarding wireless communications while driving and reminding everyone to never drive distracted. In conjunction with the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida […]
The Tri-County Little League Minor 10U Softball All-Star team coached by Jeff Hawthorne & Lisa Smarr claimed the District 1 Championship this past week with a 4-0 & 11-1 win over Defuniak. This win also clinched the Sectional Championship, advancing them straight to the state tournament beginning July 5 near Ft. Myers.The team is looking […]
On Tuesday, Yasu Ishida entertained Jay youth with his hilarious magic tricks, storytelling, and origami. Come out on Tuesdays at 1pm at Jay Public Library to join the fun this summer!
he Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter has historically seen high intake during the summer months due to “kitten season” and an annual increase in lost and stray pets. To encourage adoptions and make necessary space in the shelter, adoption fees are reduced through August 31. A $10 adoption fee for kittens and cats includes spay […]
Santa Rosa County Animal Services is launching a barn cat program to place hard-to-adopt animals in a safe and comfortable habitat. A barn cat program places fully vetted healthy cats into safe, independent living spaces such as a barns, warehouses or factories – at no cost to county residents – to help fill important jobs […]
MILTON, Fla.- On Saturday, May 18, 2019, at 4:00pm the End of Watch Memorial Ruck will conclude its 150 mile ruck in honor of the officers who lost their lives in 2018 at the Santa Rosa County Fairgrounds Arena. The finish line event and memorial ceremony is open to the public. The event will feature […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the 141st basic recruit class of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) graduated from the FHP Training Academy. These 54 Troopers join the more than 1,900 Troopers who patrol Florida’s roads each day to provide safety and security to residents and visitors. “Today, the Florida Highway Patrol has gained 54 determined and […]
Pensacola, FLA. (May 9, 2019) – On Thursday, May 9, Pen Air Federal Credit Union (Pen Air) presented a gift in the amount of $100,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida (BBBS) in partnership of the BBBS 30th Anniversary Campaign. The presentation was held at the new BBBS building, located on Creighton Road […]
May the fur be with you! Join Santa Rosa County Animal Services, 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton, for a Star Wars themed adopt-a-thon, Sat., May 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dress in your best space-themed costume and find your new furever friend! Adoption fees at the event will be $30 for pets […]
Bunny nny day campAll youth ages 7-18 are invited to join 4-H for two hoptastic days on Jun. 11 and 12, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.. Students will learn basic care for raising rabbits and visit a local rabbitry to learn how they care for over 100 rabbits. The day camp will be held at […]
