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Ethics Commission recommends censure, $1,500 fine for Gadsden County commissioner

Erin HillGadsden County News Service The Florida Commission on Ethics has recommended a public censure and a $1,500 civil penalty for Gadsden County Commissioner Ronterious Green following an investigation into a conflict-of-interest complaint.According to public records, the ethics commission adopted a settlement agreement resolving the matter after finding that Green had a conflicting contractual relationship…

Residents urge Sneads Council to add second police officer

Fabrizio Gowdy Gadsden County News Service With only one police officer serving the town, several Sneads residents called for increased law enforcements staffing during the March 10 council meeting. “Preston needs help,” said one speaker during public comment, referencing Brett Preston, currently the town’s lone police officer. Another speaker pointedly asked the council if they…

Juvenile arrested in Pilgrim’s Rest Missionary Baptist Church fire

Erin Hill Gadsden County News ServiceA juvenile suspect has been arrested in connection with the fire that heavily damaged Pilgrim’s Rest Missionary Baptist Church last month in Havana.According to Capt. Anglie Holmes with the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Jan. 25 to a reported structure fire at the church, located at 645 Gibson Sawmill…

An exterior view of a church building showing significant fire damage to the roof and walls, photographed from a distance in daylight.

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Investigation underway after fire damages Pilgrim’s Rest Missionary Baptist Church

Fabrizio GowdyGadsden County News Service Early Sunday morning, a fire caused major damage to Pilgrim’s Rest Missionary Baptist Church on Gibson Road south of Havana.A sign posted on a tree outside the church states that officials suspect the fire was the result of arson. The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating, but the cause has…

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Widow urges lawmakers to shut down illegal internet cafés after $779M verdict in Havana killing

Erin HillGadsden County News ServiceThe widow of a security guard killed during a 2023 armed robbery at a Havana internet café is calling on Florida lawmakers to crack down on alleged illegal gambling operations after a Gadsden County jury awarded her family a $779,389,024.37 wrongful death verdict.The verdict, returned this week, stems from the killing…

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Community organizations, police unite against gun violence

Fabrizio GowdyGadsden County News Service Law enforcement officials, faith leaders, and community organizers gathered at the Kelly Campbell Community Center in Quincy Thursday night to strategize ways to prevent gun violence. “This topic is important to our plight and what has been going on in our community,” said Quincy Commissioner Robin Wood, who introduced the…

Sneads man arrested in connection with Gretna homicide

Erin Hill Gadsden County News Service A teen has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of Barry Corker Jr., whose body was found May 9 near the intersection of Dewey Johnson Way and Williams Street in Gretna.According to a joint press release from the Gretna Police Department, Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office, and the…

Family remembers Gretna man killed last month

Leo TorresGadsden County News Service Last month, many in the Gretna community were left mourning after Barry “B.J.” Corker, Jr. was shot and killed in Gretna at the age of 25.Family members say despite the nature of his tragic end, B.J.’s life offered so much more than that. He was an active member of his…

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Gretna man found guilty of murder

A Gretna man was found guilty of murder earlier this month. Leonard Antonio Williams, 62, was charged with one count of first degree murder for the 2022 shooting death of Willie Jackson. Court records revealed the defendant and the victim were both romantically involved with the same woman, and both men had shared words with…

Big crimes in the little Town of Havana – An Illegal internet establishment was shut down after a recent murder upset the community.

An internet cafe in Havana was raided and shut down last week. Seventy suspected illegal gambling devices, computers, an ATM, and cash were seized from Rio Arcade, located at 6766 Florida Georgia Hwy. in the old L&J lounge. Criminal charges may also be pending. In March of 2013 a law was passed making internet cafés…