BY MELISSA PYLE Special to the Telegraph The city of Lawtey will be holding a special election to fill the seat for City Council, Group 2. Amy Blom held the seat until her resignation, effective Dec. 31, 2025, which she read during the January council meeting, Blom served the city for three years and was … Read more
Bradford IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 04 2025 CA 000457 VYSTAR CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, CREDITORS, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF DEBRA ILENE HUNTER F/K/A DEBRA ILENE … Read more
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] Starke’s reintroduction of higher impact fees on new development has been delayed by post-storm legislation. Not long after being presented its updated impact fee study in November, the city learned that Senate Bill 180 (2025), which limited local governments’ ability to regulate land development following hurricanes, also affected the city’s … Read more
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] The site plan for Starke’s new multifamily development has received the city commission’s approval. Ten quadruplex buildings will go up at the corner of State Road 16 and Weldon Road, for a total of 40 new apartments. Each building is approximately 4,560 square feet, and most are arranged along S.R. … Read more
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] The Starke Charter Revision Committee’s latest meeting focused on defining the city’s form of government and election cycles. Members are working to deliver voters an amended charter to consider this fall. Jeff Johnson and Al Hunter were selected as chair and vice chair of the committee to manage meetings, and … Read more
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] The Florida Senate has unanimously passed Senate Bill 250, a comprehensive legislative package dubbed the “Rural Renaissance” bill, aimed at revitalizing rural communities across the state. This landmark legislation is poised to bring significant opportunities for infrastructure improvements, educational enhancements and economic development to areas such as Bradford and Union … Read more
BY LUKE HARLOW UF/IFAS Bradford County Horticulture Agent Comparatively, we are in a pretty good location to deal with freezes in Northeast Florida. We don’t have to deal with icy roads causing accidents or getting hit in the head by iguanas falling from trees. Our average annual lows for Bradford County are generally in the … Read more
BY JENN SAMSEL [email protected] Concerned Citizens of Bradford County held its ninth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Drum Major Service Award Banquet on Jan. 17 at the Gov. Charley E. Johns Conference Center in Bradford County. The event opened with a powerful speech from the guest speaker, the Hon. Tatum Davis, Bradford County … Read more
Bradford IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR Bradford COUNTY, FLORIDA 2024 CA 000274 PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, VS. RACHEL PARSONS; UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, SURVIVING SPOUSE, GRANTEES,; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF RACHEL PARSONS; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT … Read more
