Erin HillGadsden County News Service A former Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office school resource deputy is accused of sexually abusing multiple students over two school years, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Leon County. Sedale Canidate, who previously served as a school resource deputy in Gadsden County, faces seven felony charges, including two counts…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Florida families still have several weeks to save money on back-to-school shopping as the state’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday continues through Aug. 20. The tax holiday began Monday, July 20, giving shoppers more than a month to purchase qualifying school-related items without paying Florida’s state sales tax. The annual…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Gadsden County Public Schools maintained an overall district grade of C for the 2025-26 school year, according to school and district grades t released by the Florida Department of Education. The annual accountability grades measure student achievement, learning gains, graduation rates, acceleration success and the performance of the lowest 25%…
Madyson RobinsonGadsden County News Service As summer comes to an end, one of the most anticipated times of the year for parents is back-to-school season. With the first day of school quickly approaching, it’s important for both parents and students to feel prepared for the new school year. Back-to-school shopping can be overwhelming as the…
Havana resident named to University of Maryland Global Campus Dean’s List Treasa Lisowski of Havana has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester at the University of Maryland Global Campus. To earn the recognition, students must complete at least six credit hours during the term, earn a semester grade-point average of…
Welcome to the World of 4-HEvie Blount Gadsden County 4-H is pleased to welcome all families to attend and get ready for a high-energy, fun-filled day of discovery, creativity, and hands-on excitement at the upcoming Welcome to the World of 4-H Event on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Gadsden County officials broke ground Wednesday on a $4 million expansion of the Cowen Public Library, launching a project intended to expand access to education, workforce development, technology and telehealth services for residents in Chattahoochee and the surrounding area. Funded through the Florida Department of Commerce using American Rescue Plan…
Erin Hill Gadsden County News Service Gadsden County commissioners revisited the Stevens School project during their June 2 meeting, discussing potential funding sources and possible next steps for the property. The item follows discussion by commissioners on May 19, when the board directed county administration to identify possible funding options for the project. Commissioner Brenda…
Linda YoungGadsden County News Service Dressed up and suited for a special celebration, Teacher of the Year Mrs. Ira House and School-Related Employee of the Year Mr. Dexter Thigpen received accolades and applause on May 26 for consistently exceeding expectations at Chattahoochee Elementary School.The honorees made a grand entrance into the afternoon luncheon, greeted by…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Questions surrounding funding requirements for a project at W.S. Stevens School led Gadsden County commissioners to direct administration to seek possible solutions during the May 19 county commission meeting. During discussion of the W.S. Stevens item, Interim County Administrator Reginald James reviewed the timeline of the school’s safe room project…
