Obituaries — June 17, 2025

Alfonso Espinoza Alfonso “Cruz” Espinoza, 22, of St. Augustine died in a motorcycle accident Saturday, June 7, 2025. He is survived by parents, Angela Provencio and Hector Espinoza; siblings, Trey, Talise, and Antonio; and extended family. The Rosary will be 6 p.m. Friday, June 20, at DeWitt C. Jones Chapel in Starke, with visitation following … Read more

Monday morning fire guts house

BY JENN SAMSEL Special to the Monitor  An early Monday fire north of Keystone Heights destroyed one home and resulted in a missing dog. Clay County Fire Rescue received the call on the fire at 4:26 a.m., June 16. One man occupied the home, who told first responders he couldn’t find his dog. The Red … Read more