By Dr. Deborah Thigpen Gadsden County Times QUINCY, Fla. — Decades after walking the halls of James A. Shanks High School, Quincy native James “Lil Jimmy” Hughes has reached the upper echelons of South Florida law enforcement. Hughes recently achieved a major milestone by being promoted to assistant police chief of the Miami Gardens Police…
FABRIZIO GOWDY Gadsden County News Service [photo caption: Gadsden County Planning Commissioners meet on May 15, 2025. From left: District 2 representative John Youmans, At-Large member Charles Roberts, District 1 representative Eugene Sherman III, and District 5 representative Lori Bouie. According to the Gadsden County website, there are currently five vacancies on the 12-person commission.]…
Brain Injury Awareness Month shines a light on prevention—from protecting older adults to recognizing concussion risks in youth sports. Written by Patricia Smith The ladder seemed steady. The step looked solid. The porch light was dim, but it had always been that way… A grandparent carries groceries up the front steps, careful but distracted. On…
Feeding your family nutritious meals doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With grocery prices rising and many families watching their spending more closely, it’s helpful to use strategies that stretch your dollars while still supporting good health. The good news is that healthy eating and smart budgeting go hand in hand and small, simple changes…
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…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Music will once again spill from front porches, storefronts and historic buildings throughout downtown Quincy when the 14th Annual Quincy Porchfest Music Festival returns Saturday, March 21.The free festival, organized by Quincy Main Street, Inc., is scheduled from noon to 6 p.m. and will feature performances from 15 North Florida…
Erin Hill A 61-year-old Havana man died Wednesday afternoon following a single-vehicle crash on County Road 12, according to a Florida Highway Patrol press release.The crash occurred at approximately 4:53 p.m. on March 5 at the intersection of Fairbanks Ferry Road and Frances Drive.According to FHP, the man was driving a pickup truck east on…
FABRIZIO GOWDY Gadsden County News Service Gadsden County would face a $7 million budget shortfall next year if voters approve a proposed constitutional amendment phasing out non-school property taxes. That’s according to Interim County Administrator Reginald James, who shared the news at the March 3 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. “We’ll need to…
Two properties in the Havana area have been recognized as March’s Yard of the Month selections, highlighting both a local business and a residential property noted for their seasonal landscaping.The commercial Yard of the Month award goes to Katie’s Cakes and Gifts, located at 108 E. 7th Ave. The shop is owned by Katie Gainey…
Leo TorresGadsden County News Service Crossroad Academy advanced to the Region Finals Saturday after beating Blountstown 55-41. Senior Mason Mobley led the team in scoring with 14 points. Senior Jabari Boahen led the team in rebounds with 11, a key stat as Crossroad (18-3) dominated the glass. The team had 35 rebounds compared to 12…
