Tagged Gadsden County

Havana’s Rich Bay Road is a Reoccurring Accident Zone – The Florida Department of Transportation has been made aware of the heightened community topic and has plans to help.

Many locals have been concerned about the intersection of Rich Bay Road that connects to Highway 27. Several vehicle accidents have occurred at the location and the community feels as though they could have been prevented if there had been more efficient turning lanes. Highway 27 is a high traffic area for both Northbound and…
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10 dead issues in 2024 Session

When Florida lawmakers went home after ending the 2024 legislative session Friday, they left behind hundreds of bills that did not pass. Here are snapshots of 10 issues that died during the session: — DEFAMATION: Proposals to revamp defamation laws could have exposed media organizations to increased liability. That could have included making it easier…

Commissioner sued by constituent – Chrissy Shorter-Arnold who is running against Commissioner Eric Hinson for the County Commission District 1 seat says she was blocked from Hinson’s public Facebook page.

Havana resident Chrissy Shorter-Arnold is suing Gadsden County Commissioner Eric Hinson as an individual and in his official capacity as commissioner. According to a complaint filed in the United States District Court Northern District of Florida, while searching for information about the Gadsden County Voting Lines redistricting, Shorter-Arnold realized she had been blocked from Hinson’s…
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Champs Chance benefits from Poker Run

Champs Chance held its 2024 Pups and Pals Poker Run fundraiser on Saturday, March 2, an all day event that served to benefit the volunteer organizations efforts to help dogs with special medical needs, and hopefully find their forever homes. The event began at the Tallahassee Harley Davidson store, where motorcycles and other vehicles gathered…
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Quincy Porchfest is back for a 12th year

Quincy PorchFest is back. Spend the day in Quincy, Florida, Saturday March 16, strolling the beautiful historic district and enjoy the music of nineteen of North Florida’s best groups playing on porches and other venues throughout the downtown district. Enjoy a delicious lunch at one of Quincy’s locally-owned restaurants, or sweets from several bakeries and…

Court rejects ‘Stop WOKE’ restrictions

A federal appeals court Monday rejected restrictions that Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican lawmakers placed on addressing race-related issues in workplace training — part of a controversial 2022 law that DeSantis dubbed the “Stop WOKE Act.” A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the restrictions violated First Amendment rights. “This…

Lawmakers set to pass $117.46 budget

Florida’s 60-day legislative session is expected to end on time Friday after the release Tuesday of a $117.46 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year. House Speaker Paul Renner announced at 11:49 a.m. Tuesday that the spending plan was “on the desk,” after House and Senate budget leaders finished negotiations Monday. “It was a textbook…
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The Chattahoochee News-Herald – Legals – 3/7

AVISO CONCURRENTE AVISO DE HALLAZGO DE NO IMPACTO SIGNIFICATIVO Y AVISO DE INTENCIÓN DE SOLICITAR LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS 7 de marzo de 2024 Ciudad de Chattahoochee 115 Lincoln Drive Chattahoochee, Florida 32324 (850) 663-4475 Estos avisos deberán satisfacer dos requisitos procesales separados pero relacionados para las actividades que realizará la ciudad de Chattahoochee. SOLICITUD DE…
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Celebrating African Americans and the Arts – Gadsden wraps up month of black history celebrations

Gadsden County wrapped up its month-long annual celebration of Black History Month with a weekend full of festivities. This year’s theme was “Celebrating African Americans and the Arts.” On Thursday night the Black History Month Reception, emceed by Gretna Mayor Gary Russ, was held at The Gadsden Arts Center. During the reception, the following four…

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