Gilchrist County Herald

11/11/2024

The annual Veterans Day Parade was held in Trenton this morning. See more pictures in this week's edition of the Herald and online at gilchristcountyherald.com this Thursday.

09/11/2024

Bell ran Interlachen off the field -- figuratively and literally -- as the Bulldogs scored 21 straight points and clinched a spot in the SSAA Atlantic 1A Championship Game.

Bell ran Interlachen off the field -- figuratively and literally. After giving up 21 straight points and building frustrations with the officials (the final straw apparently being a player drawing several unsportsmanlike conduct fouls by shouting obscenities at the officials), Rams coaches pulled th...

09/11/2024

The Helping Hands 4-H Club set up scarecrows and made some "dough" with their Krispy Kreme fundraiser

By Rachel Keim, Club ReporterThe Helping Hands 4-H Club decorated for fall on October 4, 2024 at the Gilchrist County Courthouse for national 4-H week. The club members gathered to help create their themed fall display. This years club theme is “let’s taco ’bout 4-H.” The display came togeth...

08/11/2024

Bell Cross Country had a runner advance to regionals

SubmittedThe Runnin’ Bulldogs Cross Country team participated in the 2024 FHSAA 1A, District 2 Cross Country Meet on Thursday, October 30. The Bulldogs ran against 14 other teams on what was the most challenging running course of the season at Apalachee Regional Park just outside of Tallahassee. T...

08/11/2024

UF Health unveiled its new cancer screening vehicle last week

By Leah Buletti, Assistant Director of Communications for the UF Health Cancer CenterThe University of Florida Health Cancer Center launched a 40-foot-long mobile cancer screening bus Wednesday that will expand access to lifesaving cancer screenings and essential health care services, including 3D m...

08/11/2024

Bell shut out Bronson for the second time this season, setting up another rematch. This time, Bell and Interlachen meet with a spot in the SSAA Atlantic 1A championship game on the line.

The Bulldogs opened the Sunshine State Athletic Association Atlantic 1A Playoffs with a rematch against Bronson Friday night.Just like in the regular season meeting, the Bulldogs shut the Eagles out, this time handing Bronson a 53-0 loss and advancing in the playoffs.The Bulldogs ran for 308 yards,....

07/11/2024

Trenton picked back-to-back wins over Hamilton County and Tenoroc before falling to Chiefland in Monday's make-up game.

The Tigers won back-to-back games in their final regularly scheduled games before a make-up game against Chielfand Monday night ended their mini-winning streak.After winning a shootout , 50-46, against Hamilton County on Oct. 25, a game in which the Tigers racked up 433 total yards -- 108 through th...

07/11/2024

The Board of County Commissioners denied a petition to close a portion of SE 75th Court, also known as Fish 'n' Hunt Road, Monday afternoon.

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners heard and denied an application to close a portion of SE 75th Court Monday.The petition to close the road was filed by Jonathan and Kimberly Wheat last August.Also known as Fish ‘n’ Hunt Road, the 66-foot-wide right of way dead ended into a agri...

17/10/2024

A Fanning Springs man was killed in a crash on US 19 early Tuesday morning

A Fanning Springs man was killed in a crash on US 19 Tuesday morning.According to Florida Highway Patrol, a tractor trailer was backing into Cash and Carry Pole Barns around 6:50 a.m..The 68-year-old Fanning Springs man was headed south in the outside lane of 19 when he collided with the trailer.The...

17/10/2024

Friendly Reminder:

Crews are currently out collecting hurricane debris.

This process might take up to 60 days, so we really appreciate your patience and support as we work to clean up our community.

Thank you for your understanding!

11/10/2024

A Special Election has been ordered for School Board, District 3. Please see all the information below and contact our office with any questions you may have.

08/10/2024

🌟 Shelters Opening Today at 6:00 PM 🌟

In light of the approaching storm, there are Voluntary Evacuations in place for Recreational Vehicles, Mobile Homes, and Low-Lying Areas. We encourage residents to take this seriously and seek safety.

All residents in need are welcome at the following shelters:
🏫 Bell High School Health Academy (Special Needs Center)
930 S Main Street, Bell, FL 32619
🏫 Bell High School Gym (Pet Friendly & General Population)
930 S Main Street, Bell, FL 32619
🏫 Trenton Elementary School (General Population)
1350 SW SR 26, Trenton, FL 32693

🛑 Shelter Checklist:
All medications
Baby food, diapers, wipes, and formula
Blankets & pillows
Toiletries and snacks

For pet shelters: crate, food, water,
up-to-date vaccination records, and medications

08/10/2024

All Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioner offices will be CLOSED tomorrow, Wednesday, October 9, and Thursday, October 10, due to Hurricane Milton. Please stay safe and prepare accordingly.

Stay updated by following your local weather stations, and if you haven’t signed up for emergency alerts yet, visit www.alertgilchrist.com to register.

For more information, you can also visit our website at gilchrist.fl.us.

07/10/2024

All Gilchrist County Schools will be closed Wednesday, October 9th and Thursday, October 10th. All sports and activities are cancelled beginning after school on Tuesday through Wednesday evening. If the weather permits, nighttime activities may resume on Thursday evening. Shelters will open on Tuesday evening beginning at 6 pm.

03/10/2024

Bell High School’s “Party in the USA” themed homecoming is next week

12th Grade Queen and King Court: From left to right sitting: Rylee Johnson, Addison Lunn, Carly Jackson, Jodi Waddle and Alaina Thomas. From left to right standing: Jayden Lopez, Alijah Klingerman, Trevor Rhodes, Jorge Gonzalez and Caelum Surrency Submitted by BHS Student Government AssociationBell....

03/10/2024

Helene knocked out power to around 96 percent of the county and brought widespread damage

Hurricane Helene made landfall near Steinhatchee Thursday night as one of, if not the, most powerful hurricane to make landfall in the Big Bend region.The storm brought widespread power outages and damage to Gilchrist County.“This is probably the worst storm that I’ve witnessed,” County Commis...