Lake Region

Miss KHHS crowned in Keystone Heights

• March 17, 2026
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• Jenn Samsel

BY JENN SAMSEL [email protected] Several women competed for the title of Miss KHHS. Kherrington Norman of Keystone Heights was crowned the winner. on Friday, March 8, at Keystone Heights Junior Sen…

Sheriff Cook recognized by White House for Women’s History Month

• March 17, 2026
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• Jenn Samsel

BY JENN SAMSEL [email protected] Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook was recognized by the President and invited to speak at the White House Women’s History Month event. The event on Thursday, March…

Ready, Set, Smile… New Photography Studio Opens in Keystone Heights

• March 17, 2026
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• Jenn Samsel

BY JENN SAMSEL [email protected]  Sandhills Studios is now taking clients and welcoming photographers looking for a place to shoot. The grand opening event took place on Saturday, March 14, in Keys…

St. Johns River district declares Phase 2 water shortage as drought grips North Florida

• March 17, 2026
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• Dan Hildebran

BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] The St. Johns River Water Management District governing board voted unanimously on March 10 to concur with a Phase 2 severe water shortage declaration covering Nor…

• March 13, 2026
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• Cliff Smelley

BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Keystone Heights High School senior Kadence Massey signed a letter of intent to play softball at Sanford’s Seminole State College of Florida during a March 12 ce…

Shuford has big game for BHS in win over KHHS

• March 13, 2026
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• Cliff Smelley

BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Riley Shuford threw two touchdown passes and returned an interception for another score in the Bradford High School flag football team’s 19-0 win over host Keyst…