Committee wraps up work on charter
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…
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Lawtey parks going tobacco-free
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…
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Starke electric employees exemplify public utility ideals
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 resto…
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New WEAG owners striving for ‘real community radio’
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…
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BHS baseball season ends with 14-4 loss
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) too…
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BHS baseball team ends regular season with 7-6 win
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…
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Card of Thanks — Edgar Williams Jr. family
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…
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Obituaries — April 14, 2026
Patricia Albert Patricia Marie Albert, 78, of Bradenton, died Monday, April 13, 2026. She was born on June 26, 1947, in Springfield to Clair Rief and Marjorie (Staples) Rief. Pat was preceded in dea…
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Lopey jumps to win for BHS at Santa Fe meet
Bradford High School’s track and field teams competed at the April 9 Santa Fe Raiders Last Chance meet, with Ny’asia Lopey winning the girls triple jump with a distance of 32 feet, 2 inches. Lopey a…
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