Statute was not enforced for 10 years BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor STARKE— Sheriff’s in Bradford, Union and Clay counties said they will start enforcing the state’s new noise statute on July 1. A previous state law regulating noise emitting from vehicles was struck down by the Florida Supreme Court in 2012. The court said … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor GREEN COVE SPRINGS—Clay County officials broke ground on a sheriff’s office shooting range between Camp Blanding and Middleburg on June 23. In a news release, the county said the range would allow deputies to complete their required training and certifications locally. It will be open to residents several days a … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— The city’s Heritage Commission recently awarded historical plaques to owners of two Keystone Heights houses. Commission member Kerry Collins and Chair Nina Rothenroth presented the commission’s historic home plaque to George “Eddie” Arnould at 155 S.W. Jasmine Ave. Arnould purchased the home in September 2014. The large, two-story … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— The founder of a Lake Region animal rescue said her organization entered a new phase recently with the opening of a pet pantry. Jesse Shekels launched Twisted Oaks Rescue during the COVID-19 Pandemic to provide animal owners with free pet food. “I started delivering with my son, who … Read more
June 18 through June 24 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 … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— The senior and junior FFA chapters at Keystone Heights Junior-Senior High School received the National Chapter Award and the Premier Chapter Award during the Florida FFA Convention in Orlando. The 94th annual gathering was held at Orlando’s Caribe Royale from June 12 through June 17. Five thousand students, … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor STARKE—State Senator Jennifer Bradley of Fleming Island and State Rep. Chuck Brannan of Macclenny were reelected without opposition after qualifying for state offices ended last Friday. Bradley represents all of Clay, Bradford, Union, Baker, Columbia, Suwannee, Lafayette, Gilchrist, Dixie and Levy counties, and a small portion of southwestern Marion. Brannan … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS—County Commissioner Betsy Condon and School Board Member Tina Bullock will face challengers in the Aug. 23 primary. Bullock will face Michele Hanson for the District 4 school board seat. This is a county-wide race. Dale Carter has qualified to challenge Condon for the District 4 county commission seat. … Read more
June 11 through June 17 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 … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor GREEN COVE SPRINGS— Clay County Commissioner Betsy Condon said the county should not have to pay for sidewalk repairs at Kingsley Lake due to the tree trimming activities of Florida Power and Light. The county is now repairing the sidewalk along Kingsley Lake Drive. Condon said during the June 14 … Read more
