What made you want to run for county commission?Well, through a lot of prayer and situations coming down the pipe, you know, with the property tax legislation and and just a lot of change that’s bound to happen. I prayed about it and and kind of paid attention to what was coming out with the other two candidates and I guess we all have different … Continue reading Candidate Interview Series: Daniel Fussell
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners discussed a new property for its new solid waste transfer station Monday night.The county entered into an option to purchase a property on County Road 340 earlier this year. Residents that live near that site voiced their opposition at Monday’s meeting.This new property, on County Road 232, east of US 129, between the dairy and Gilcrest Farms, would … Continue reading County looking at new property for transfer station on CR 232
Give us your background. How did you get on the school board, and why did you want to get on?OK, so last year there was a vacancy on the board, Miss Christy McElroy had to resign from the board when she got hired to be the assistant superintendent, so there was a vacancy and it was going to be a governor’s appointment. So when that … Continue reading Interview with School Board Member David Biddle
What are your top goals if you’re elected?Well, my top goals really are to continue doing what we do, which is, you know, we’ve been one of the top ranked school districts in the state of Florida, just, you know, continuing the mission, I mean, that’s pretty much it, I guess, at this point.What are the biggest issues that the schools are facing?That’s an easy … Continue reading Candidate Interview Series: Deen Lancaster
What are your top goals?My top goals are to make sure I build relationships, and when you build relationships, you’ve got to be consistent, genuine, and make sure you really care about the people, and I want to make sure no child is left behind. I want every child to be successful, whether they decide to go into a trade school or are college bound.What … Continue reading Candidate Interview Series: Charlotte Kearney
Trenton inducted Herbert C. Parrish Sr. into its Hall of Fame Monday night.Born to Leander and Mattie parrish along with his brother, Thomas, and sister, Clarice, Parrish graduated from Trenton High School in 1946.After graduation, Parrish worked as a pole lineman for the Florida Department of Transportation.In 1950, Parrish enlisted in the United States Army and served in the Korean War. During his time in … Continue reading Trenton inducts Herbert C. Parrish into Hall of Fame
What are your top goals if you’re elected?One of the things, and why I even looked being on the School Board was that we’ve done a great job in our community with our schools, and I want that to continue, and I want to be able to work with our administration to keep this culture of learning going.What are the biggest issues you think the … Continue reading 2026 Candidate Interview Series: Roy Smith for School Board District 3
What are your top goals if you’re elected?If elected, one of my top goals, which I would hope would be a top goal for anyone working in a school system, is to make sure that our students have high-quality education, so that all of our students are prepared for things to come after graduation, whether that be college path or entering the workforce, going to … Continue reading 2026 Candidate Interview Series: Raymond Robbins for School Board District 3
The City of Trenton heard from Sheriff Bobby Schultz, decided on eight candidates to interview for its public safety chief position, decided on locations for new stop signs in the southwest section and set the pay for its new fire officer.City commissioner began the meeting by narrowing down the 25 applicants for its public safety chief position.The commission will interview eight candidates: Gary Boothby, Matthew … Continue reading Sheriff asks City of Trenton to reconsider waiting to hire new chief before deciding whether to send cars, equipment to GCSO
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners voted to move forward and begin the process of purchasing property for a new solid waste facility.The new property is located on County Road 340, half a mile to three-quarters of a mile west of State Road 47, County Administrator Bobby Crosby said at the May 18 meeting.The property is 29.7 acres on the north side of CR … Continue reading County moving forward in process to purchase new solid waste property
