Obituaries — July 23, 2024
Kathleen Douglas Kathleen Michele Douglas, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, in Gainesville. She was born on May 29, 1965, in Gainesville to Walter and…
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Former commissioner pleads
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com Former Bradford County Commissioner Eddie Lewis pleaded to theft charges associated with claims he stole harvested trees from a customer and sold the timber to a L…
Read MoreNew name, same fish: largemouth bass are now Florida bass
Genetics studies confirmed what many anglers and biologists have believed for a long time – Florida bass are special. Florida’s most popular freshwater game fish has a new name. The American Fisheries…
Read MoreBradford school budget set for first public hearing
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD mark@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Finance Director Shannon Rodriguez mapped the process of approving Bradford County School District’s tentative $48.7 million budget over the next few…
Read MoreBrooker council considers county’s fire assessment
BY CAROL MOSLEY Special to the Telegraph Brooker Town Council members have confirmed tentative support for the county’s fire assessment, but final approval will depend on how the county structures the…
Read MoreDeadline approaches to vote in August, register by Monday
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD mark@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Monday, July 22, is the last date to register to vote or change party affiliations before the Aug. 20 primary. You can visit the elections office or r…
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The Science Bus visits RJE summer day camp
BY CAROL MOSLEY Special to the Telegraph Once again, the Science Bus of the Cultural Arts Coalition made a visit to Bradford County. This time campers at the RJE Center got the chance to tinker with e…
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New teachers certified while on the job
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD mark@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud As Florida continues to experience a teacher shortage, the state and school districts are working to bring new teachers to the profession, providing a…
Read MoreRunway lights replaced at airport
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com The Keystone Heights Airport board approved a final change order for replacing runway lights along the edge of runway 11/29. During the panel’s June meeting, Engin…
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