BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] Bradford County Fire Rescue’s budget is unlikely to suffer a large cut following the revelation it would cut the county down to just two stations. Fire Chief Ben Carter made the presentation at the request of Commissioner Chris Dougherty, who admitted he initially asked Carter what a 25% budget cut … Read more
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] Bradford Commission Chairman Danny Riddick made it clear he would vote in favor of the proposed fire assessment being added to tax bills this year. He announced at a meeting last week that he’s not backing down. Riddick has been ready to vote since last year when other commissioners put … Read more
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] A new Circle K is coming to Hampton, but it will have to abide by the same sign rules as other businesses. Applicant Karin Thomas requested a variance from a maximum sign height of 35 feet to 65 feet for a future Circle K at the northeast corner of U.S. … Read more
The Bradford County Department of Health in partnership with the Healthy Communities of Florida, UF/IFAS Bradford County Extension Office and the Alligator Creek Garden Club will be hosting a weekly series of free educational classes for all residents to attend. These workshops will help participants be able to grow their own vegetables from a third-story … Read more
BY LIZZIE WHITEHEAD Livestock & Natural Resources The method for administering Florida’s pesticide license exams is undergoing a notable change. Beginning Oct. 1, UF/IFAS will be handing over all pesticide testing responsibilities to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and will no longer be giving pesticides exams in UF/IFAS Extension Offices. FDACS intends to … Read more
Bradford NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, KO Storage LLC will sell at public lien sale on September 16, 2025. The personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: Household goods, boxes/totes/bags, clothing, bedding, tools and toys. The public sale of these items … Read more
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Question over manager/clerk duties BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] Starke city commissioners are ready to restore the title of city manager to Drew Mullins, but a revamped ordinance was tabled last week for clarification about separation of duties with the city clerk. Commissioner Danny Nugent ask for more time to answer questions about finance duties. … Read more
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] Starke is off the hook for maintaining the Edwards Bottomlands wetlands restoration project, but questions remain about the perpetual maintenance of the waterway to prevent increased flooding in the city. The Edwards Bottomlands Project involves changes to the flow of Alligator Creek west of U.S. 301. It was proposed and … Read more
