Bradford High School competed in the April 17 District 4-2A track and field meet at Keystone Heights High School, with Ny’asia Lopey placing second in the girls triple jump. Lopey jumped a distance of 33-9.25, which left her trailing Palatka’s Destiny Williams, who had a distance of 37-10.5. It was one of two events Lopey…
Bradford and Keystone Heights high schools will host quarterfinal games in the District 4-1A flag football tournament on Monday, April 20, at 6 p.m. The Tornadoes are the number-one seed and will play eighth seed Eastside, while the Indians, who earned the fourth seed, will play fifth seed Hawthorne. If Bradford wins, it will host…
Brush and wildfires remain a danger as drought conditions continue in north Florida, where outdoor burn bans are still in effect. Bradford County Fire Rescue reported on a fire early Sunday afternoon off Northwest 241st Street north of Lawtey. Florida Forest quickly responded with equipment to begin containing the blaze, which had grown to 10…
The work of Starke’s charter committee members has come to an end, and commissioners will be voting to place the amended document it in front of voters this fall. The goal of updating the document by eliminating outdated and obsolete provisions and condensing it into a few readable pages has been accomplished. The first of…
Continuing their mission to keep public places smoke-free, SWAT teens have now made a familiar request from the city of Lawtey. Students Working Against Tobacco from Bradford High School presented the city council with their arguments against smoking and vaping in Lawtey parks. The students laid out their case by addressing issues such as air…
Florida Municipal Electric Association presented Starke’s electric department with the Restoring Communities Award, an award that celebrate collaboration among public utilities and efficiency in restoring service following emergencies. Starke was recognized for its work with Gainesville Regional Utilities. Sharing resources and manpower on a feeder line replacement project, the utilities were able to complete the…
Real community radio. It’s the tagline now used by Starke’s WEAG FM-106.3, which is under new ownership. It means more than broadcasting to the community. It means becoming a part of the community. It means giving the community information it needs. It means helping the community grow and improve. Real community radio may be broadcasting…
Bradford High School’s baseball season came to an end with a 14-4, six-inning loss to second seed Santa Fe in an April 14 District 5-3A semifinal game in Alachua. The third seed Tornadoes (9-15) took a 3-2 lead after scoring two runs in the top of the third. With two outs and no one…
Bradford High School’s baseball team scored seven runs in the first two innings and held on to get a 7-6 win over host Crescent City in the regular-season finale on April 10. A five-run first began Jackson Parmeter and Patrick Pendarvis each hitting a single before Parmeter scored on an error. Pendarvis scored when…
The family of Edgar Williams Jr. deeply appreciates the kindness, support and love shown to us during this difficult time. It will always be remembered. A special thanks to Lawtey Church of Christ, Mt. Zion AME Church- Lawtey, and the community. With our sincere thanks! The family of Edgar Williams Jr.
