BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] A 45-year-old Keystone Heights man was sentenced to five years after failing to complete a psychosexual treatment program as a condition of his probation. Anthony Wayne Terry was first arrested on January 26, 2021, in Starke’s Cherry Street area after Starke police said he tried to lure two girls into his … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] A 37-year-old Starke man was sentenced to four years with the Department of Corrections after pleading to a probation violation. Joshua Bruce Norris was first arrested on September 8, 2023, after attacking a bouncer at the Whiskey River Saloon. According to an arrest report, the defendant first threatened a woman in … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] A sexual offender registered as a Portland, Oregon, resident was sentenced to three years after admitting to moving to Starke and failing to register as required by law. Gordon Miller, III, 36, of Starke, was arrested by Bradford deputies on September 12, 2025. He pleaded to failing to register as a … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] A 63-year-old Keystone Heights man was sentenced to two years of community control followed by a year of probation after pleading to uttering a false bank bill, note, check or draft. Larry Lee Garrow was arrested by Bradford deputies on December 17 for fraud. According to a March 11, 2025, complaint, … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] A 47-year-old Raiford man, whom deputies told was free to leave a traffic stop but instead stayed with officers to ask for his friend’s cell phone, was sentenced to two years in prison after a search during the traffic stop revealed he was in possession of 8.6 grams of crack cocaine. … Read more
The following individuals were arrested recently by local law enforcement officers in Bradford, Union, or Clay (Keystone Heights-area) counties. All defendants are considered innocent until convicted in a court or until pleading guilty or no contest. Information in this report is from law enforcement agencies and court documents, which are public records. Bradford Howard … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] The North Florida Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors finalized leadership changes and set plans for its annual banquet during a January 8 meeting, according to chamber officials. The organization will see four board members departing due to term limits and personal circumstances, reshaping the business group’s leadership heading into … Read more
On January 5, 2026, Roy Weiland was installed as Worshipful Master of Lake Butler Lodge No. 52 for the year of 2026. Having been a Mason for 52 years, a Past Worshipful Master, and a Past District Deputy Grand Master, he finds it to be a great honor to be elected as Worshipful Master of … Read more
BY JENN SAMSEL [email protected] The Keystone Heights Woman’s Club hosted its community games event in honor of Sue Plaster’s 95th birthday on Friday, December 12th. Maria Walker won the ugly sweater contest. She said she enjoyed the fellowship she had with other seniors and hoped more would join the fun. “Great to be with all … Read more
BY JENN SAMSEL [email protected] The City of Keystone Heights closed out its centennial year with a final, milestone celebration on Wednesday, December 31, at City Hall, commemorating 100 years of history while preserving the present for generations yet to come. City officials, community leaders, and residents gathered for the city’s last official celebration of the … Read more
