Algae alert issued for Sampson River

The Florida Department of Health in Bradford County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in the Sampson River (off Sampson Lake). This is in response to a water sample taken on August 15, 2022. The public should exercise caution in and around the Sampson River area. Residents and … Read more

All BMS, BHS home athletic events besides football require online tickets

With the exception of football, tickets for home athletic events at Bradford Middle School and Bradford High School won’t be sold at the gate. Spectators must purchase tickets online via GoFan.co. To do so, simply visit GoFan.co and enter either “Bradford Middle School” or “Bradford High School.” Upcoming games will be listed. You may also … Read more

Listen: Starke takes step to hold leaders accountable

BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE— As Starke commissioners prepared to approve a resolution on ethics and civility, Mayor Janice Mortimer asked Commissioner Danny Nugent to control himself going forward and better understand his role as a city commissioner. Last year, Starke employees and contract workers complained that Nugent had interfered with their work, … Read more