Mark J. Crawford

Bradford advances ICE detention proposal

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BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] County commissioners have invited ICE to consider Bradford as a warehouse location for immigrants awaiting adjudication or deportation. Two — Commissioners Carolyn Spooner and Danny Riddick — voted against advancing the proposal because of the selected location. The Douglas Building — originally acquired from the state for economic development — … Read more

MLK service calls for unity through nonviolence

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BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] Taking inspiration from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of nonviolent change, the theme for the Concerned Citizens of Bradford County’s annual service honoring his legacy was “Building Community, Uniting a Nation the Nonviolent Way.  Presider Glenda Ruise opened the service quoting King’s words, saying, “There comes a time when … Read more

Legal Notices for 1-22-26

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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, v.                                               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 … Read more

Public deserves better notice

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Dear Editor: Whether for or against an issue, don’t we all want officials to follow the law? This past week, the Bradford County Commission voted on a controversial issue to convert the old Douglas Warehouse into a 3,000-bed ICE/DHS detention center. The agenda was only published to the county website two days before the meeting, … Read more

Historic loss for community

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Dear Editor: Within the next few weeks, the community of Melrose will lose one of its most precious, historic buildings; the Mediterranean Revival Historic School House that sits on the corner of 26 and 21. This building has stood as a reminder of the importance of education and historic pride of the Melrose citizens. It … Read more

ICE facility proposed south of Starke

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BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] Bradford County commissioners voted Thursday night to move forward with a proposal to turn the Douglas Building into an ICE detention facility, temporarily housing thousands of immigrants awaiting further adjudication or deportation. Several citizens spoke against the proposal, not just in opposition to the treatment of the immigrant population and … Read more

Drugs, guns cash found in Lawtey drug bust

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BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] A significant drug bust unfolded Tuesday morning when the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit arrested Cedric Carter of Lawtey in connection with extensive drug sales from his home.  The operation began with the undercover detectives purchasing cocaine from Carter’s residence, confirming suspicions about his involvement in drug trafficking and … Read more

 

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