Commission rejects fire truck request
The Bradford County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 against purchasing a new fire engine at their May 21 meeting, declining a request from Bradford County Fire Rescue Chief Ben Carter. Carter…
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Obituaries — May 26, 2026
Steven Boyd Steven Charles Boyd, 51, died Saturday, May 23, 2026, at his residence with his family by his side. He was a member of Pine Level Baptist Church in Starke. He is survived by his wife, Leis…
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Kiwanis of Starke awards 2 Steve Denmark Scholarships
Amy Prescott and Haydn Sanford, who graduated from Bradford High School on May 22, were the recipients of this year’s Steve Denmark Memorial Scholarships, presented by the Kiwanis Club of Starke. Pres…
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Freedoms have been upheld by those giving their all
Jones-Langford-White American Legion Post 56 welcomed Florida House of Representatives candidate (District 10) Chase Brannan as the guest speaker at its annual Memorial Day observance, held for the fi…
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BHS graduation: Valedictorian Prescott encourages classmates to practice kindness
Bradford High School Class of 2026 Valedictorian Amy Prescott encouraged her classmates to make kindness as part of their futures during her commencement speech on May 22 at David Hurse Stadium. “In k…
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Vote would end 149-year-old church
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com The members of Starke’s First Baptist Church will vote on May 31 whether or not to become affiliated with Jacksonville-based Church of the Eleven22, effectively e…
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4 awarded Dr. Franklin scholarships
Brandon Cole, Kylee Davis, Jameka Jones and Jalisa McMillian are this year’s recipients of Dr. Benjamin Franklin Recognition Day Scholarships, which were awarded by Lawtey’s Philadelphia Missionary Ba…
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Recent arrests in Bradford, Union and Clay
The following individuals were recently arrested by local law enforcement officers in Bradford, Union, or Clay (Keystone Heights area) counties. All defendants are considered innocent until convicted…
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