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FoodRaising Friends and UF/IFAS Extension is collecting peanut butter for low-income families

FoodRaising Friends and the UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program are hosting a food drive from through December. Each month will have an emphasis on a specific healthy food. October and November’s donation is peanut butter.  As FoodRaising Friends’ primary focus is providing low-income families with free nutritionally dense foods, the organization is hoping to improve […]

JHS Homecoming Court Announced

The 2019 Homecoming court for Jay High school has been announced .   All homecoming activities will be announced closer to homecoming week.  Attendants  are Avery Mitchem, Freshman; Kimmy Small, Junior; Katelyn Starosta, Senior; Allie Odom, Senior; Baylie Odom, Senior; Brynn Burgess, Senior; and Aubrie Glydwell, Sophomore.

Miracle League Santa Rosa County hosts Opening Day 

It’s time for fall ball y’all! The Miracle League of Santa Rosa County is preparing to bring yet another season of baseball-for-all to Tiger Point Park this September.And the 501(c)3 nonprofit is calling on the community to step up and be a part of the fun. We are looking for volunteers for the fall season. […]

FALL SENIOR EXPO AND HEALTH FAIR SET FOR SEPT 12

The Santa Rosa County Fall Senior Expo 2019 will be held September 12th from 8 a.m. till noon at the Milton Community Center located at 5629 Byrom Street in Milton. At the Senior Expo you can take advantage of FREE health screenings and learn more about specific health issues currently facing seniors. One addition this year […]

Fad diets: the good, the bad and the ugly

D iscover the latest research about diets recommended by the USDA as well as popular fad diets with Ginny Hinton, Santa Rosa County UF/IFAS family and consumer sciences agent, on Aug. 9 and 16.Friday, Aug. 9, Santa Rosa County Extension Office, 6263 Dogwood Dr. in Milton from 10-11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, Gulf Breeze Library, […]

Royals Football Camp

Jay High School will be hosting a free football camp on Friday, August 2nd. The camp is open for ages  5-12. The event starts at 6pm. Parents have to register their child before their child can participate. The camp takes place at Merle V. North Stadium.

SANTA ROSA’S STUDENTS WORKING AGAINST TOBACCO (SWAT) RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS

Milton, FLA. – The Santa Rosa County Chapter of Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT), Florida’s statewide youth organization, is recruiting new members, grades 6-12.  SWAT is a united movement of empowered youth working towards a tobacco free future. The mission of SWAT is to mobilize, educate, and equip Florida youth to revolt against and de-glamorize […]

Have a safe and fun Independence Dayin Santa Rosa County

The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office will present an Independence Day fireworks show at 9 p.m. on July 4, soundside at Navarre Beach Marine Park’s east end. The pyrotechnic demonstration will be held rain or shine. Residents are reminded to allow plenty of time to find parking and remember to leave pets at home. […]

Texting and Driving a Primary Offense Starting July 1

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 […]

Tri-County Softball Needs Support 

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 […]