Tornadoes are 3rd in 2A power rankings
BY CLIFF SMELLEY cliff@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud The Florida High School Athletic Association released its inaugural football power rankings, which revealed that Bradford High School is third in Class…
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New Starke city clerk fighting for full authority
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD mark@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud A day before she was to be sworn in as Starke’s new city clerk, Chrissy Thompson was still fighting for the full power she says the city charter provi…
Read MoreLawtey changes employee insurance policy
Election qualifying opens BY MELISSA PYLE Special to the Telegraph Lawtey City Council amended employee benefits this month and set new base salaries for two offices open for election this year. Star…
Read MoreStarke developing a plan to fund water improvements
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD mark@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Engineers for Starke have been developing funding strategies for major capital improvement projects, with particular focus at a recent meeting given t…
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Named top athlete by Special Olympics
Rashay Miller-Hampton was named Bradford County’s Athlete of the Year at the Special Olympics Florida Championships Gala on Sept. 20 in Orlando at the Four Seasons Resort at Walt Disney World Resort.…
Read MoreCard of Thanks — Albert Andrews family
Thank you! I am deeply grateful to the EMS team, Union County Sheriff’s Office, Archer-Milton Funeral Home staff, and our wonderful community for their unwavering support during the loss of Albert And…
Read MoreObituaries — Sept. 23, 2025
James B. Cagle III Mr. James B. Cagle III, 78, of Starke, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at HCA Hospital in Starke. He was born April 10, 1947, in Fort Hood, Texas to James B. and…
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Student council sworn in at Bradford Elementary
BY CLIFF SMELLEY cliff@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Bradford Elementary School’s 2025-26 student council was sworn in by Bradford County Judge Tatum Davis on Sept. 16 The council members are as follows: P…
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Lions keep rolling in volleyball
BY CLIFF SMELLEY cliff@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Hope Christian Academy improved to 8-0 in volleyball with a 2-1 (25-17, 23-25, 15-6) road win over First Assembly Christian on Sept. 22. Addy Wilson had…
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