Clerk decision would be made by mail
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD mark@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Pending permission from the state, Starke’s mail ballot referendum on the position of city clerk will move forward, and soon. Starke voters are being…
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Franchise fee discussions will continue
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD mark@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud An attempt to renew the discussion about electrical franchise fees was quick and indecisive last week. Bradford County Commissioner Carolyn Spooner, w…
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Application would conserve thousands of acres near lakes
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD mark@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud The Bradford County Commission has supported the application by Roberts Capital Ventures for a state agricultural conservation easement on more than 1…
Read MoreBradford wants clarity on use of funds
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD mark@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Bradford County cut a check for the $4 million promised to Starke for the extension of water and sewer lines down State Road 16 but isn’t ready to han…
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BHS is Region 1-1A cheer runner-up
BY CLIFF SMELLEY cliff@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Bradford High School’s competitive cheer team continues to improve every year, with the Tornadoes earning their highest-ever finish in region-level comp…
Read MoreCard of Thanks — Roy Jackson family
A Special Thank You! My family and I will be forever grateful for all the love and kindness shown to us in the passing of the love of my life, Roy Jackson. We are thankful to each of you for the flowe…
Read MoreObituaries — Jan. 21, 2025
Edward Bradford Edward “Ed” Bradford died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. He was born Feb. 13, 1947, in Eugene, Oregon. He retired from the Navy in 1985. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Bradfo…
Read MoreRecent arrests in Bradford, Union and Clay
The following individuals were arrested recently by local law enforcement officers in Bradford, Union or Clay (Keystone Heights-area) counties. All defendants are considered innocent until convicted i…
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Woman arrested for child’s death released on bond
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com The Bradford County mother arrested for manslaughter of a child on January 3 was released on bail after the state filed an additional charge. When deputies invest…
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