Lake Butler approves new solid waste agreement

BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor LAKE BUTLER — The Lake Butler City Commission, at its regular October meeting, approved a three-year extension to its agreement for garbage selection services with GFL Solid Waster Southeast (formerly WPA).  The city has been using this company for the past six years and has seen no problems with … Read more

Legal Notices for 11-25-21

Bradford IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 04-2021-CA-376 N.E. FLORIDA LAND WATCH LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. BESSIE M. RICHERSON, AND UNKNOWN TENANTS, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING ANY ESTATE, RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST BY, THROUGH, OR AGAINST BESSIE … Read more

Rec funds donated, more available

BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — The Bradford County Cowboys got more than they asked for from county commissioners last week, citing a need for public funding to support the program Rodney Mosley told the commission the growing youth football organization’s annual budget is $12,000 to $16,000, which pays to keep the program … Read more

Veterans’ service hard to define

BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor Recently retired Master Chief Navy Counselor Marvin Philpot told the crowd at the Starke Veterans Day ceremony that the dictionary definition of the word veteran is a little lacking. A veteran is more than a former member of the armed forces or someone with years of experience in a … Read more

Union County honors those who served

BY LARRY DUPEE Special to the Times On Nov. 11, 2021 a commemorative presentation expressing community support for the men and women of the US Armed Forces was held at Union County High School. The program began with an introduction of the Union County High School Band. The band played “Sound Innovations Fanfare”  by Robert … Read more

Legal Notices for 11-18-21

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

Shrimp recall expanded

Southeastern Grocers (SEG), the parent company of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarkets and Winn-Dixie stores, is expanding the recall on its Fisherman’s Wharf brand Jumbo Cooked Shrimp, Frozen 16-20 count to include product with the best by date of 4/6/2023, in addition to the previously recalled product with the best by date of 4/5/2023. The … Read more

Gunman arrested, victim identified

BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — A 20-year-old man has been arrested for a fatal shooting in Starke on Nov. 5. As of press time, Ted’Qwon Lee McGowan was being held without bond in Columbia County for the Bradford County warrant, under which he was sought for first-degree premeditated murder and grand theft … Read more