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…
Janice EakinGadsden County News Service Get ready to celebrate autumn in style as PumpkinFest, Havana’s premier family festival, returns for its 25th year on Saturday, Oct.11, 2025. The beloved event, which drew more than 7,000 attendees last year, is set to transform the downtown streets into a festive autumn wonderland.This year’s festival is a silver…
Know What’s Below Ground: Safe Digging Starts with 811 Digging, whether for landscaping, agricultural improvement, or infrastructure installation, poses significant risks when underground utilities are not properly located. In Florida, contacting Sunshine 811 before excavation is not only a legal requirement but also an essential safety practice. Understanding 811 vs. 911. It is important to…
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, GENE OPHEIM, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE…
Fabrizio GowdyGadsden County News Service Gadsden County Commissioners met Tuesday for a regularly scheduled board meeting. The meeting took place less than 48 hours after Florida State University football player Ethan Pritchard was shot in Havana, causing Gadsden County to receive national media attention.At Chair Eric Hinson’s direction, Vice Chair Ronterious Green prayed for Pritchard…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 20-2025-CA-000242-AXXX-CX IN RE: FORFEITURE OF ONE (1) 2019 POLARIS INDIAN MOTORCYCLE VIN: 56KMTB004K3143694 Claimant: ROBERT LEE HARRISON, JR. __________________________________/ NOTICE OF FORFEITURE COMPLAINT TO: ROBERT LEE HARRISON, JR., A.K.A. ROBERT LESTER HARRISION, JR., AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 20-2025-CA-000242-AXXX-CX IN RE: FORFEITURE OF ONE (1) 2019 POLARIS INDIAN MOTORCYCLE VIN: 56KMTB004K3143694 Claimant: ROBERT LEE HARRISON, JR. __________________________________/ NOTICE OF FORFEITURE COMPLAINT TO: ROBERT LEE HARRISON, JR., A.K.A. ROBERT LESTER HARRISION, JR., AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING…
Fabrizio GowdyGadsden County News Service After a divided Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 Monday evening to select Reginald James as the new interim county administrator, the board voted 5-0 Thursday to approve James’ contract.The role of county administrator has been filled by interim administrator Roosevelt Morris since November 2024, when the board…
2025 Emerging Farmers Symposium Set to Empower Panhandle Agriculture The UF/IFAS and FAMU Extension Team will host the 2025 Emerging Farmers Symposium on Thursday, September 4, at the Florida A&M University Research and Educational Center, located at 4259 Bainbridge Highway in Quincy, Florida. This full-day event is tailored to support emerging and beginning farmers across…
Dr. Deborah Thigpen QUINCY, Fla. — Bear Creek Bethel Cultural Center for Change (BCBCCC), an outreach arm of Bear Creek Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, continues to move Gadsden County residents forward through innovative programs rooted in service, faith, and cultural enrichment. On Sunday, August 17, Pastor Terrence Milton led “Wheels and Boots at The Creek”,…
