Annexation required for utilities under new ordinance

BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] In a move that could reshape how city utility services are extended to surrounding areas, the Starke City Commission approved the first reading of an ordinance requiring annexation in exchange for city utilities. Under the ordinance, utility services — including electric, potable water, wastewater, and natural gas — would be … Read more

Legal Notices for 6-12-25

Bradford     IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 042024CA000430CAAXMX Division No. WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE OF CIM TRUST 2022-R3                              Plaintiff, vs. FOREST GARBER SR, UNKNOWN SPOUSE … Read more

State trail expanding through Bradford

BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] Bids will be opened this month to continue construction of the Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail through Bradford County, including the portion crossing U.S. 301. Barney Bennett from the Florida Department of Transportation previewed the work for county commissioners June 3.  Three separate sections have been funded for construction, with bids … Read more

Lawtey negotiates agreement over fire assessment

BY MELISSA PYLE Special to the Telegraph There was much anticipation surrounding Lawtey’s June council meeting due to recent news the county could consider removing the personnel and trucks from the Lawtey Fire Department if the council couldn’t come to an agreement with the county on its special assessment.  County Commissioner Carolyn Spooner addressed the … Read more

Legal Notices for 6-5-25

Bradford   IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 042024CA000430CAAXMX Division No. WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE OF CIM TRUST 2022-R3                              Plaintiff, vs. FOREST GARBER SR, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF … Read more