Scratch-and-dent appliances have never been used

  • June 24, 2024
  • Dan Hildebran

BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com The manager of a recently opened scratch-and-dent appliance store in Starke explained that he sells new appliances that may have slight imperfections but have neve…

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Keystone golf course for sale

  • June 22, 2024
  • Dan Hildebran

BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com The owner of the Keystone Heights golf course said the nine-hole layout is for sale, and he is trying to convince the City of Keystone Heights to take on the prope…

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Recent arrests in Bradford, Union and Clay

  • June 22, 2024
  • Dan Hildebran

The following individuals were arrested recently by local law enforcement officers in Bradford, Union or Clay (Keystone Heights-area) counties. All defendants are considered innocent until convicted i…

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2 retired correctional officers arrested

  • June 22, 2024
  • Dan Hildebran

BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com The Florida Department of Law Enforcement said it arrested Benjamin Gerard Smith, 57, of Live Oak, and Donald Howard, 57, of Starke, on felony charges for possessi…

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Arsonist sentenced to 5 years

Arsonist sentenced to 5 years

  • June 22, 2024
  • Dan Hildebran

BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com A 40-year-old Starke man was sentenced to five years behind bars after he pleaded to burning down his parents’ home. Jeffery Paul Gaudette pleaded to arson of an o…

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5 more years for battery, violating probation

5 more years for battery, violating probation

  • June 22, 2024
  • Dan Hildebran

BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com STARKE— A 36-year-old Starke man first sentenced to two years in prison for hit-and-run was sent back to state custody for five more years after violating his prob…

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Jail time for ex-employee

  • June 22, 2024
  • Dan Hildebran

BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com A former convenience store clerk was sentenced to 120 days in jail and three years’ probation after she pleaded to stealing from her former employer. Talissa Shara…

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