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Gadsden County
County commissioners split on firefighter grant
Chief Kris Hood sought the board’s permission to apply for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant For the Gadsden County Fire Service. The primary goal of the grant is to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of the fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations. Since 2001, the grant has helped firefighters and other…
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Porchfest is set to bring live music, food and fun to Downtown Quincy this weekend
Are you ready for PorchFest? Quincy Main Street’s 12th Annual Porchfest Music Festival is this Saturday, March 16, noon to 5:30 p.m.—rain or shine! Spend the day in Quincy, Florida enjoying free live music by 19 of North Florida’s best musical groups playing throughout the downtown district. If the weather doesn’t cooperate the groups will…
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Spring splendor emerges in Havana – Havana Garden Club announces March Yards of the
After a couple months hiatus, the Havana Garden Club has resumed choosing its yards of the month. For March, the residential yard of the month was awarded to Betsy Coxen of 505 E. 9th Avenue. “It was hard to get a good photo of this yard because there were so many colorful things blooming in…
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Havana supports Volunteer Fire Department with Pilau fundraiser
The Havana Volunteer Fire Department Held its annual Pilau fundraiser on Thursday, March 7. The drive-thru event was held in Havana Community Park, where eager diners were able to purchase plates of pilau, coleslaw, green beans, and crackers at $10 per serving. Volunteers from the town, including firemen, police officers, citizens, and at least one…
No kids sleep on the floor in our town
No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town is the motto of a volunteer-driven, non-profit charity group called Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Founder Luke Mickelson started making beds in his garage about 10 years ago and now there are more than 300 chapters in more than 44 states making and delivering beds for children…
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…