KEYSTONE HEIGHTS —The president of Capital City Bank for Bradford and Clay counties said that with chip technology making debit card transactions more secure, criminals are returning to check fraud as a primary way to steal money from depositors. Patricia Evans told the Keystone Heights Rotary Club that while attempted ACH and wire fraud increased … Read more
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS—A Clay County Sheriff’s Office official said the agency’s new gun range between Camp Blanding and Middleburg is now open to deputies and will soon be available to the public. Gun Range Manager Michael Davidson said that beginning in October, the public may use the facility on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 8 a.m. … Read more
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS—Clay County commissioners passed a resolution honoring the late Dr. Peter Gianis during their Sept. 12 board meeting. Board Chair Betsy Condon said Gianis, who died in 2021, was an emergency medical physician for more than 20 years and was an integral part of health operations for multiple community organizations and for many local … Read more
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS—A Florida Department of Education report said Clay County Public Schools led the state in the number of books removed from library shelves. The Green Cove Springs-based school district removed 177 volumes from the shelves, followed by Martin County with 98 and Manatee County with 25. A district spokesperson said 94% of all objections … Read more
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS—Three people caught writing graffiti at Keystone Beach Park apologized to the city council on Sept. 11. City Manager Lynn Rutkowski said the incident occurred at the beach in August. One teenager, whom Rutkowski identified as Mr. Hunter, said he was not expecting the escapade to become “such a big deal.” “I wasn’t thinking … Read more
The following individuals were arrested recently by local law enforcement officers in Bradford, Union or Clay (Keystone Heights-area) counties. All defendants are considered innocent until convicted in a court or until pleading guilty or no contest. Information in this report is from law enforcement agencies and court documents, which are public records. Bradford Jacqulyn Ann … Read more
STARKE—Santa Fe College has expanded its certification training program. This program allows unemployed and underemployed people to gain industry certification skills in high-demand jobs. “The idea is that we are providing certifications that are high-demand, high-growth, and good pay.” Said Trenton Hightower, director of workforce development customized training at Santa Fe College. “We’re using statistical … Read more
STARKE—Santa Fe College broke ground on a 22,860-square-foot facility that will house training for welding, HVAC and other trades, in addition to hosting a future program in advanced manufacturing. The facility, named in honor of longtime trustee Ralph Wilson Cellon Jr., will be located in the northwest corner of the college’s main Northwest Gainesville campus. … Read more
The following individuals were arrested recently by local law enforcement officers in Bradford, Union or Clay (Keystone Heights-area) counties. All defendants are considered innocent until convicted in a court or until pleading guilty or no contest. Information in this report is from law enforcement agencies and court documents, which are public records. Bradford Brittney Alfonso, … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph-Times-Monitor General Manager The most vocal proponent of changing the governing model of the Keystone Heights Airport told his colleagues he has changed his mind and now supports keeping the facility’s board intact and functioning as is. Council member Tony Brown had advocated for bringing the facility’s management closer to city government, … Read more
