Obituaries — April 21, 2026
Perry Gann Perry Neil Gann, 86, of Keystone Heights died Wednesday, April 15, 2026. He was a deacon at First Baptist Church in Keystone Heights. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine Gann…
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BHS softball team scores 13 runs, but loses to Newberry
Bradford High School’s softball team scored 12 runs in the first three innings, but lost 17-13 to visiting Newberry on April 15. The Tornadoes (2-12) took a 9-2 lead with an eight-run second. Raelyn…
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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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Starke unveils new downtown stage – Lays groundwork for extended Veterans’ Park
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com City officials cut the ribbon on Tuesday, April 21 on a new downtown entertainment stage that leaders said will serve as an anchor for further growth along Starke’…
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Murray Ford marks 17 years in Starke with new facility
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com Murray Ford marked nearly two decades of business in Bradford County this week with a ribbon-cutting for what owner Dale Murray described as the largest Quick Lane…
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Tornadoes win 44-0 in district quarterfinal flag football game
Bradford High School scored on all five of its first-half possessions in defeating eighth seed Eastside 44-0 in an April 20 District 4-1A flag football quarterfinal game in Starke. The top seed Torn…
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BHS’ Lopey earns district runner-up finish
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…
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BHS, KHHS begin flag football tourney play on April 20
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…
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Extreme drought continues burn bans
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…
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