BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — After a reality check from Clerk Denny Thompson earlier this month, Bradford County commissioners are ready begin budget workshops for the next fiscal year. They want the process to be an informed and educational one, for themselves and the public. After hearing from Thompson and meeting with … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor STARKE — A Bradford County jury deliberated less than 30 minutes to acquit former Bradford County Commissioner, school board attorney and Starke lawyer Johnie Steven Cooper on grand theft charges. Cooper is already serving a 21-month sentence for failing to refund $53,098 in trust account funds to the owner of … Read more
BY LARRY DUPEE Special to the Times LAKE BUTLER — Union County Solid Waste Director Kim Hayes approached the Union County Board of County Commissioners with a proposed new fee schedule that would reflect changes in the expense of running the county operation. Hayes, who also oversees Union County Animal Control, located next to the … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer The theme for the 72nd annual Bradford Agricultural Fair is “Your Field of Dreams,” and Manager Dale Woodruff has already had one dream come true. “Onward and upward, and no COVID restrictions this year,” Woodruff said. Last year’s fair took social distancing into account as booths were spaced farther … Read more
BY LARRY DUPEE Special to the Times LAKE BUTLER — It’s that time of year again! Spring is in the offing and it is time for the annual livestock shows and sales. Young people from all over the area, members of their local chapters of FFA and 4-H, are putting the finishing touches on their … Read more
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — Bradford County commissioners have approved a new subdivision in the south end of the county. Unlike other subdivisions approved in the recent past, this will be a major subdivision containing 32 half-acre lots. Known as Indian Lake Ranch Phase II, the subdivision is located off Southeast Eighth … Read more
BY LARRY DUPEE Special to the Times LAKE BUTLER — After a two year COVID hiatus the Lake Butler Rotary Club’s annual Hawaiian Luau fundraiser made a big comeback Friday, Feb. 25 with dinner, live music, a community favorite as guest of honor and silent and live auctions of donated items. The Luau was … Read more
Bradford NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Starke 301 U-Stor LLC, pursuant to SECTION 83.801-809 Florida Statutes “Storage Facility Act” will sell to the highest bidder the contents of the following storage units located at 1650 S. Walnut Street, Starke, Florida 32091. Said contents consisting of personal property, household and … Read more
A meeting to hear from the public about proposed electric franchise fees began simply enough, with a letter from Chairman Chris Dougherty, who was not present because of a prior work commitment — something a few people vocally took exception to. Comments proceeded for the better part of an hour. While occasionally spicy, they were … Read more
Bradford NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Notice is hereby given that SHIRLEY R PICKFORD REVOCABLE TRUST the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and names in which it was assessed are … Read more
