Talleda announces District 2 run
The following is an announcement of intention to seek public office submitted and paid for by the candidate. Submissions are now closed for the 2026 Bradford County/Florida primary and Starke general…
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BHS ’49, ’50 graduates gather for lunch and memories
As Bradford High School’s class of 2026 prepared to graduate, seven individuals who received their diplomas almost 80 years ago met at Cedar River Seafood in Starke to catch up and reminisce about the…
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Bennett announces District 2 runThe following is an announcement of intention to seek public office submitted and paid for by the candidate. Submissions are now closed for the 2026 Bradford County/Flo…
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Community rallies around Rhett Barnes following river accident
Friends, family and community members continue to rally around Rhett Barnes after an accident on May 18 left the husband, father and local business owner facing a long road to recovery. According to f…
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12G Mentoring to host kids fishing camp
The local 12G Mentoring group is teaming up with Skillman’s Post to offer a two-day “Let’s Take a Kid Fishing” camp for ages 8-13 on Friday and Saturday, June 19-20, at 3246 N.W. 251st St. in Lawtey.…
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Winn-Dixie, ALDI to open in Keystone, Melrose
Renovations are underway at the former Hitchcock’s Market location in Keystone Heights as Winn-Dixie prepares to open a new store there. At the same time, employees at the Winn-Dixie store in Melros…
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Mossman Hall hosts Highwaymen art event
Art enthusiasts gathered for an educational presentation exploring the history, artistry and enduring legacy of Florida's renowned Highwaymen painters at Melrose’s Mossman Hall on May 30. Attendees…
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Walk raises breast-cancer awareness and funds for local scholarships
Rain or shine, participants gathered for the third Annual Shirley Ann Brown Livingstone Cancer Walk and Scholarship Fundraiser on May 30 in Starke. Despite the weather, walkers — joined by members o…
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What’s next for First Baptist after vote to dissolve fails? Pastor: ‘We’re going to let the dust settle.’
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com First Baptist Church is taking the next several weeks to regroup after a May 31 vote to dissolve the 149-year-old congregation fell short, Transitional Pastor Patr…
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