BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor STARKE— An Alachua County jury convicted District 3 U.S. Congressional candidate Tom Wells of resisting an officer. Wells is attempting to unseat first-term incumbent Kat Cammack, who represents Bradford and Union counties in Washington. Wells was arrested on Jan. 30 at the University of Florida after handing out campaign literature…
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor MELROSE— The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Division of Law Enforcement said a Melrose woman drowned after being thrown from a boat on Tuesday, June 28. According to an investigative report, Elizabeth Spisak, 56, was accompanying 68-year-old Paul Kolomitz while testing a new motor on his 1999 12-foot Gheenoe Water…
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…
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…
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…
The following is a paid announcement of intent to seek public office submitted by the candidate. The deadline for all submissions has passed. To advertise, please call 904-964-6305 or email [email protected]. Hello to you. My name is Michael Heeder, and I am running for the Starke City Commission to represent District 1 and serve the…
The following is a paid announcement of intent to seek public office submitted by the candidate. The deadline for all submissions has passed. To advertise, please call 904-964-6305 or email [email protected]. Hi, I am Danny Riddick, current Bradford County Commissioner District 4. It has been an honor and privilege to serve as your commissioner for…
The following is a paid announcement of intent to seek public office submitted by the candidate. The deadline for all submissions has passed. To advertise, please call 904-964-6305 or email [email protected]. To the citizens of Bradford County District 2, my name is Kenneth (Kenny) Ray Thompson and I am seeking reelection for Bradford County Commissioner…
The following is a paid announcement of intent to seek public office submitted by the candidate. The deadline for all submissions has passed. To advertise, please call 904-964-6305 or email [email protected]. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Christiann Hudson, and I am announcing my candidacy for Bradford County Commissioner District 4 as a…
