By Chris Rogers Gilchrist County and the Gilchrist County Rotary Club partnered together to hold the first annual “BBQ from the Hart” event. On Saturday, October 16, the Hart Springs campground was a busy place to be. Even though we are use to cooler temperatures by the middle of October, the weather was almost perfect for the event. A lot ... Full Story »
On Wednesday, October 13th just after school got out Undersheriff Robert Willis chased down a reckless driver just North of Bell on US Hwy 129. Willis was traveling North on 129 when a vehicle driving over 100 miles per hour passed him and numerous other vehicles, including a Gilchrist County school bus, on a double yellow line near the Gilchrist ... Full Story »
On October 13, 2021, Capt. Scotty Douglas of the Gilchrist County Sheriff Office was contacted from a local business owner in reference to some stolen property taken from his business. After speaking with the owner, Capt. Scotty Douglas located the suspect Eric John Agre, a white male, born March 7, 1975. Capt. Douglas along with Sgt. Robert Whitaker and Cpl. ... Full Story »
All of the seniors lining up with their parents for their final home football game of the year. Football players Zachary Braswell, John Cruz, Carson Feather, Angel Garcia, Tyler Perry, Kyle Pollock, Jalen Reiss, Jaron Riley, Tristan Sloan, Brian Wheeles, and Keion “KJ” Williams. Band members Joel Diaz, Abigail Griffis, Megan Keuspert, and Cody Turner. Cheerleaders were Chrissy Franks, Madisson ... Full Story »
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