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New WEAG owners striving for ‘real community radio’
Real community radio. It’s the tagline now used by Starke’s WEAG FM-106.3, which is under new ownership. It means more than broadcasting to the...
Union school related employee loves to see students thrive
Tiandra Sirmones has spent much of her adult life in the Union County school system, and this year her colleagues recognized that dedication by...
Students get look at city government
Students at Keystone Heights Junior-Senior High School recently had the opportunity to learn about city government during a field trip to the...
Tornadoes defeat Indians 45-13 in district semifinal game
Riley Shuford had six touchdowns rushing and passing and also came up with an interception on defense as the Bradford High School flag football team defeated fourth seed Keystone Heights 45-13 in a District 4-1A semifinal game on April 21 in Starke. The top seed Tornadoes (10-4) will play for the...
KHHS’ Sheppard signs to run at Florida Gateway
Running has been a great stress reliever for Keystone Heights High School senior Hunter Sheppard throughout his life. Now, it has also provided him with something else — the opportunity to become a college student-athlete. Sheppard, a cross-country and track athlete at KHHS, signed a letter of...
BHS softball team scores 13 runs, but loses to Newberry
Bradford High School’s softball team scored 12 runs in the first three innings, but lost 17-13 to visiting Newberry on April 15. The Tornadoes (2-12) took a 9-2 lead with an eight-run second. Raelynn Alexander reached on an error, while Kelsey Padgett walked. Kendra Griffis hit an RBI single,...
Recent arrests in Bradford, Union and Clay
The following individuals were recently arrested by local law enforcement officers in Bradford, Union, or Clay (Keystone Heights area) counties. All...
Life sentence for love triangle stabbing-muder
A Bradford County jury found Gary Alvin Weeks Jr. guilty of first-degree murder on April 1 in the 2024 stabbing death of Emery Crews Jr., a killing...
Appeals DUI conviction in crash that cost victim his leg
A Starke man convicted of driving drunk and leaving the scene of a crash that cost a 19-year-old pedestrian his leg has appealed a Bradford County...
Obituaries — April 21, 2026
Perry Gann Perry Neil Gann, 86, of Keystone Heights died Wednesday, April 15, 2026. He was a deacon at First Baptist Church in Keystone Heights. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine Gann; and parents. Survivors are his brother, Gary (Bonnie) Gann; sons, Phillip (Robyn) Gann and Kent...
Card of Thanks — Edgar Williams Jr. family
The family of Edgar Williams Jr. deeply appreciates the kindness, support and love shown to us during this difficult time. It will always be remembered. A special thanks to Lawtey Church of Christ, Mt. Zion AME Church- Lawtey, and the community. With our sincere thanks! The family of Edgar Williams...
Obituaries — April 14, 2026
Patricia Albert Patricia Marie Albert, 78, of Bradenton, died Monday, April 13, 2026. She was born on June 26, 1947, in Springfield to Clair Rief and Marjorie (Staples) Rief. Pat was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Lynn Albert; and her parents. Survivors are her son, Brian Albert;...
