FFA recognized at state convention
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 dur…
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‘Florida’s Houdini’ arrested for attempted murder
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor RAIFORD— A Union Correctional Institution inmate who has escaped from Florida jails and prisons seven times was arrested for the attempted murder of a correctional offi…
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New area code coming to Starke area
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor STARKE— On Tuesday, June 7, Florida’s Public Service Commission approved a new area code: 324 for the region now covered by 904, including Starke, Lawtey and Kingsley L…
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Wainwright first inductee into corrections hall of fame
Lawtey native led agency for 25 years BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor STARKE— The Florida Department of Corrections has inducted Louie L. Wainwright into its newly formed corrections hall of fame. In…
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Florida Cracker Kitchen rebranding
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— A popular Lake Region restaurant is closed while its owners rebrand the business. Florida Cracker Kitchen at the intersection of State Road 100 and Co…
Read MoreBradley, Brannan reelected without opposition
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 e…
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Lake Region candidates challenged
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 fo…
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Recent arrests in Bradford, Union and Clay
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 in…
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