Veteran seeks to launch boys camp
Lenny Watson, a 20-year military veteran and Bradford County resident, appeared before county commissioners May 5, asking for $70,000 to launch Skillman’s Post, a youth camp he has been building large…
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EDC touts business leads and pending visits
Amber Shepherd, strategic alliance business partner for the Northeast Florida Economic Development Corporation, appeared before the Bradford County Commission outlining a year of activity aimed at bri…
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Community for Schools reports 100% grad rate, plans BMS expansion
Cindy DeValerio, executive director of Communities in Schools of Bradford County, appeared before the Bradford County Commission on May 5 to provide an update on the organization’s programs and make t…
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Obituaries — May 12, 2026
Susan Dodds Susan Rose Dodds, 77, of Starke died Sunday, May 10, 2026, at her residence with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 59 yea…
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HCA softball team is 2nd in conference tourney
It wasn’t quite last to first, but it almost was as the Hope Christian Academy softball team made quite the turnaround from last season, finishing second overall at this year’s Southeastern Christian…
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BHS, UCHS lifters also compete at state
Bradford High School’s Jagger Lancaster earned a medal, while Union County’s Carsen Thomas earned a top-10 finish at the May 8 Class 1A boys weightlifting state finals in Lakeland. Lancaster placed…
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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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Teen feared dead in Sampson City camper fire
Teen feared dead in Sampson City camper fire BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com The Bradford County Sheriff’s Office said it believes a 13-year-old boy perished in a camper fire near Wynn Family Ce…
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Easy come, easy go: Starke selling downtown property
Starke’s decision to purchase property downtown was not unanimously supported by city commissioners. The recent decision to sell it, however, was approved without comment. The city purchased the Jarmo…
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