Lake Region

‘Garden of Eden’ wins Yard of the Month

‘Garden of Eden’ wins Yard of the Month

  • November 20, 2023
  • Dan Hildebran

BY GINNY GEIGER AND BARBARA ANDERSON Garden Club of the Lakes KEYSTONE HEIGHTS—When you think of a place to sit, enjoy nature’s beauty, and relax, Timmie’s place is that perfect place.  And Napaporn “…

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Ameris Bank settles redlining accusation

  • November 15, 2023
  • Dan Hildebran

Ameris Bank agreed to invest $9 million in Jacksonville minority neighborhoods to settle a complaint by the Justice Department that it discriminated against Black and Hispanic home ownership. Attorney…

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Krawlin’ for the Fallin’ returns to airport

  • November 15, 2023
  • Dan Hildebran

The ninth annual Krawl’n for the Fallen Jeep event wrapped up at the Keystone Heights Airport on Sunday, Nov. 12. The event, which drew thousands of Jeep enthusiasts and supporters of law enforcement,…

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Ware wins statewide award

Ware wins statewide award

  • November 15, 2023
  • Dan Hildebran

Former Clay County and Melrose firefighter Chip Ware was recognized as the State Fire Inspector of the Year during the 75th annual Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association conference in Gaines…

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New Gary Cooper memorial dedicated

New Gary Cooper memorial dedicated

  • November 15, 2023
  • Dan Hildebran

A rededication ceremony was held at the corner of Peach and Highland Streets to celebrate the nearly completed Gary Cooper Memorial. Gary Ray Cooper died on November 8, 1968, while serving in Vietnam.…

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Elementary students honor veterans

Elementary students honor veterans

  • November 15, 2023
  • Dan Hildebran

BY NATALIE GILSTRAP Special to the Monitor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – On November 9th, Keystone Heights Elementary students gathered inside the gym for a Veterans Day observation. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Key…

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New Popeye’s Chicken reflects drive-through trend

  • November 15, 2023
  • Dan Hildebran

With a seating area around one-half the size of its comparable store in Starke, Keystone Heights’s Popeye’s Chicken is following a national trend emphasizing the drive-through over dining in. Industry…

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KH council picks 4 finalists for clerk

  • November 15, 2023
  • Dan Hildebran

The Keystone Heights City Council named four finalists for its clerk position during a special council meeting last week. The incoming clerk will essentially function as the assistant city manager and…

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