Local Juneteenth events planned
June 19, 1865, is a date etched into American history. On that day, Union soldiers led by Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, carrying word that the Civil War had ended, that slavery…
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Obituaries — June 16, 2026
Margaret Brannen Margaret Carolyn Hersey Brannen, 90, of Theressa passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Grande Cypress Assisted Living in Lake City. She was born May 27, 1936, in Theressa to Clyde a…
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Starke man arrested for obscene communication
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com Bradford deputies arrested a 39-year-old Starke man on four felonies out of St. Johns County, accusing him of soliciting the guardian of a child to allow the chil…
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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 defendan…
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Bradford County School District announces administrative appointments
The Bradford County School District has announced a series of administrative changes, including two new elementary school p…
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Splash Bash promises water fun and fireworks
New details have emerged about the 2026 Starke Spangled Splash Bash Parade, scheduled for Saturday, July 4, as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebration. The celebration will continue into th…
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The Bradford County Library “unearthing” imagination this summer
The Bradford County Library’s summer program is in full swing. The most recent “Dino Dig” and egg hunt welcomed large crowds despite a few rain showers. Attendees were first welcomed to imagine they…
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Hampton council member arrested
Bradford deputies arrested the vice chair of Hampton’s city council after the 67-year-old allegedly threatened to kill his neighbor and pointed a gun at the victim. Douglas Edward Williamson faces a f…
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Homelessness taskforce seeks community input
A nonprofit organization that serves as the federally designated lead agency for homelessness services in Bradford County will hold a public town hall and listening session here next week. TaskForce f…
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