BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — Bradford County Commissioners took a first look at a proposed map that moves a portion of District 1 east of Starke into District 3. In an effort to complete redistricting of the county and school board districts following the 2020 census, Supervisor of Elections Amanda Seyfang and … Read more
BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor LAKE BUTLER — It has been said many times in recent years that America today is a litigious society, where suing someone has become more common than simply talking the situation out between the parties involved. In recent weeks, Union County has found itself facing three situations where the … Read more
BY LARRY DUPEE Special to the Times LAKE BUTLER — This year has seen major steps in projects underway to improve outdated infrastructure in county roads. Union County road improvement plans have been implemented to accommodate the increase in traffic that comes with population growth as this area develops new neighborhoods. The construction on SW … Read more
BY LARRY DUPEE Special to the Times The state of Florida has passed legislation that requires that all counties and municipalities in the state add a specifically worded property rights element to its Comprehensive Land Use Plan. This requirement makes it necessary for each county to amend the text of its Comp Plan in such … 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
Update: Starke Police Department has confirmed the suspect below has been arrested and is in the Columbia County Jail On Friday, Nov. 5, at approximately 9:38 p.m, officers of the Starke Police Department responded to a person shot in the 1000 block of East Brownlee Street. Upon arrival officers discovered a black male in … Read more
The Bradford and Union County health departments along with Nomi Health have new testing hours beginning the week of Nov. 8. The new hours will now be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday outside Building 3 at the Bradford County Fairgrounds, 2300 N. Temple Ave. in Starke. No appointments are needed at … Read more
The Concerned Citizens of Bradford County invite members of the Starke and Bradford County community to a town hall meeting on Sunday, Nov. 14, at 4:30 p.m. in the RJE gymnasium. This meeting is part of an ongoing effort to strengthen the relationships within the community and with those who serve as elected officials. This … Read more
BY LARRY DUPEE Special to the Times The past has revealed evidence of ghosts and ghouls in many haunts around the city at this time of year. As cooler days usher in the Fall season, witches, ghosts and goblins entertain on Halloween with tricks and treats for all. The assortment of inspired costumes and imagination … Read more
BY LARRY DUPEE Special to the Times Many Fall Festival goers gathered behind the First Christian Church of Lake Butler to express themselves and enjoy entertainment for all with offerings of sweet treats and community fellowship. Each individual’s expression of their favorite theme characters was an example of what can be revealed when the inner … Read more
