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3 honorees will be part of BCEF Leave a Legacy
The Bradford County Education Foundation will host its annual Leave a Legacy event on Thursday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m. at Starke’s Madison Street Baptist Church. This year’s honorees are Melba Johnson, Sh…
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Titan Chevrolet hosts car show, gives away backpacks for students
Families gathered at Titan Chevrolet in Starke on July 18 for the dealership’s second annual Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway, which was combined with a community car show. The event, which also fea…
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Pink Ladies celebrated for decades of service
The Bradford Community and Healthcare Auxiliary celebrated community service achievements at their annual banquet on July 14 at the Woman’s Club of Starke. The group has been making a difference in Br…
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Griffis ready to take the reins of UCHS volleyball
It’ll be a new look for the Union County High School volleyball program this coming season, but Angela Griffis — the Tigers’ new varsity head coach — is no stranger. Griffis has previously been a juni…
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Postseason honors for BHS spring sports
Bradford High School flag football player Ar’Nayshia Griffin earned first- and second-team honors from the Gainesville Sun and the Florida Times-Union, while other spring sports athletes were recogn…
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Postseason honors for UCHS softball, track and field
Union County High School’s Amia Bethea and Lilyenne Mayhew each earned first-team all-area honors from the Gainesville Sun in their respective sports, with the newspaper also recognizing two softbal…
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Starke daycare killer sentenced to 100 years
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com A Starke woman who gunned down the father of her children outside a daycare last summer as their children watched from his car was sentenced Wednesday to 100 years…
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Threw nail polish at ex, confessed to crack pipe, 2 years in prison
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com A Bradford County woman has been sentenced to two years in state prison after a February confrontation that began with a running argument inside a moving car and e…
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Report: Robbed Circle K because of $7.50 shortfall
William DJ Emanuel, 22, of Lawtey, was arrested by Bradford deputies on July 9 for robbery, aggravated assault, and larceny. According to an arrest report, a clerk at the Circle K at Northwest County…
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Card of Thanks — Paulette Griffis family
Paulette Griffis May 17, 1945 – June 28, 2026 The Griffis family would like to thank everyone, family and friends, for all the prayers and support during this difficult time. Paulette may be gone, b…
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Obituaries — July 14, 2026
Billie Mathis Billie Gene Mathis, 70, of Starke peacefully passed away at her home Wednesday, July 8, 2026, just two days after celebrating her 70th birthday with those she loved. Billie Gene was bo…
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Service/Celebration of Life — Artha Reeves
Artha Reeves Sunrise: July 22, 1943 Sunset: June 29, 2026 It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of Artha ‘Buster’ Reeves announces his peaceful passing on Monday, June 29, 2026. Family, frien…
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