In its current form, there is nothing ‘universal’ about the proposed ‘universal’ school of choice voucher program. The word universal implies that access is open; (and to a certain extent unlimited.) However, by their very definition private schools are entities that are allowed to be selective with the type of children they accept into their…
CERTIFIED BUILDING/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS Gadsden County Community Development is now soliciting applicants for certified building/residential contractors desirous of participating in its Community Development Block Grant program for rehabilitation/demolition/replacement of homes in the unincorporated area of Gadsden County. All interested contractors must be confirmed in the listing maintained by the Gadsden County Building Department as qualified…
Gadsden County kicked off its Black History Month celebration on Sunday evening with a movie night at Tanyard Creek Preservation Park. The movie of choice was Wakanda Forever. It was a free event for all ages, hosted by the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Quincy Commission. Charles Hayes, one of…
The Girl Scouts of Havana gathered downtown last Saturday for a sale of their classic cookies. Boxes of caramel Somoas, peanut buttery Do-si-Dos, crisp Thin Mints, and chocolate-drenched Tagalongs were sold to the Havana residents who stopped in to support the local troop. Led by Dorothy Roberts, the troop operates out of a home base…
On February 8, 2023, the Honorable Francis J. “Frank” Allman was unanimously elected Chief Judge of the Second Judicial Circuit by his colleagues. Florida’s Second Judicial Circuit is comprised of Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla, Franklin, Jefferson, and Liberty Counties. Judge Allman was appointed to the bench in 2016 and was re-elected without opposition in 2018….
Last week Colonel Robert Barkley spoke to a group of Gadsden High Students about the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office Substance Abuse and the Mental Health Grant programs. The programs are in conjunction with the Mental Health and Substance Abuse state initiative led by Casey DeSantis’(Governor’s wife). Also on the panel were Gadsden County School Board…
Ashley Hunter mail@gadsdencountytimes.com On Thursday, March 2, at Havana Community Park, firefighters and their supporters will gather together for a fundraiser in support of the department. The annual chicken pilau fundraiser, hosted by the Havana Volunteer Fire Department, will be serving up plates of chicken pilau, coleslaw, green beans, and a side of crackers to…
By Judge J. Layne Smith Q. Judge Smith, what is a default judgment? Does a default judgment end the case? A. Due process of law requires notice and an opportunity to be heard. Plaintiffs begin lawsuits by filing complaints against defendants. The purpose of a complaint is to tell a defendant what he did, how…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR GADSDEN COUNTY NOTICE OF DELINQUENCY In Re: Delinquent Support Cases CASE NUMBER PAYORS DELINQ. AMOUNT 00-0000989CA EADY, FREDRICK …
History proves that women in sports have come a long way to overcome challenges such as not being recognized and given credit where credit is due. 2023 equestrian sports are jammed packed with schedules for not only female barrel racers, but also the hunter jumper category as well. Cowgirls of Gadsden County… Are you ready…
