Commission OKs $1 million for Jay's park

­­The town of Jay will receive $1 million for Bray Hendricks Park improvements following a unanimous approval at the Tuesday, Aug. 10 Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners meeting.

The proposed improvements include playground equipment replacement and other improvements for recreational soccer, football baseball and tennis teams and will also include an outdoor fitness court.

The town's request for county funding assistance will supplement state appropriated funds, town resources and local donations of goods and services.

Jay Mayor Shon Owens told the commission that Bray-Hendricks P...