BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] Bradford County Board of County Commissioners welcomed a new addition to its community paramedicine efforts at the Dec. 18 meeting, officially introducing David Jackson as the next community paramedic for Bradford County Fire Rescue. Fire Chief Ben Carter lauded Jackson’s experience and commitment. “(David’s) a paramedic firefighter. Has been with … Read more
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] A major influx of revenue for a Starke water project will cause an unavoidable delay in progress. Justin deMello explained the tradeoff to city commissioners, saying they are reevaluating plans to ensure they meet the intent of the grant. DeMello, a vice president and engineer with Woodward and Curran, and … Read more
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] Five county offices are open for election in Bradford in addition to the federal and state races taking place. In addition to those county commission and school board races, there are also three seats open on the Bradford Soil and Water Conservation District. Starke is also going to the polls, … Read more
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] Amber Shepherd, strategic alliances partner with the Northeast Florida Economic Development Corporation, recently gave Starke city commissioners a presentation highlighting the organization’s efforts to attract investment, promote job creation, and spur regional economic growth. Shepherd began by outlining the EDC’s core mission for Starke and Bradford County. “My goal for … Read more
Following a year of below-average rainfall across North Florida that has affected rivers, springs and groundwater levels, the Suwannee River Water Management District Governing Board on Tuesday issued a water shortage advisory, calling on water users to be mindful of their consumption and adopt conservation practices. As of Dec. 21, 2025, 14 of the 15 … Read more
The Writers Alliance of Gainesville is “Bringing Readers and Writers Together” at the seventh annual Sunshine State Book Festival. The festival will be held on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Santa Fe College Fine Arts Hall in Gainesville. One hundred authors will participate in the Author Expo, meeting readers … Read more
Dear Editor: On the evening of Jan. 8, 2026, our two dogs were on chains close together. They got into a fight, and we didn’t know it was happening. We heard wailing and went to see what the commotion was about. We discovered one of our dogs in great distress, with both cables wrapped around … Read more
Dear Editor: The Concerned Citizens of Bradford County would like to thank the following businesses, churches and individuals for helping to make the 2025 annual Christmas Party a huge success. Your generous contributions and donations put hundreds of smiles on children and their families. Toy drive participants: Starke City Hall, Downtown Grill, Nicky’s Beauty Bar, … Read more
Bradford IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 25000463CAAXMX LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ANTHONY JOHN KULBACKI, et. al. Defendant(s), NOTICE OF ACTION – CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE TO: ANTHONY JOHN KULBACKI, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ANTHONY JOHN KULBACKI, whose residence … Read more
