Recent arrests in Bradford, Union and Clay The following individuals were arrested recently by local law enforcement officers in Bradford, Union, or Clay (Keystone Heights-area) counties. All defendan…
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Grand Ole Opry performer bringing bluegrass Christmas to Brooker
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com Kody Norris has played the Grand Ole Opry nine times in the last couple of years, and Sunday, he’s bringing his blend of bluegrass and country music to a Christmas…
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‘Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.’ arrives in Starke
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com Starke residents got a taste of something new this month when Papa John’s Pizza opened its doors right in front of Walmart, and if the town’s reaction to the franc…
Read MoreCourthouse changes improve safety, accessibility
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD mark@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud A $500,000 state appropriation is being put to work in the design and engineering of upgrades to the Bradford County Courthouse. The county requested…
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First Presbyterian celebrates legacy of worship, service and faithfulness
Honoring 141 years of faith and community BY GINGER SUMNER First Presbyterian Church On Dec. 14, First Presbyterian Church of Starke will gather to celebrate a remarkable milestone — 141 years of wors…
Read MoreObituaries — Dec. 9, 2025
Robert H. Bell Robert Hovey Bell, 90, of Melrose died Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. He served in the United States Air Force and Air National Guard and was a minister for over 40 years at Keystone Heights Ch…
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Community gathers for breakfast with Santa and to support school
BY JENN SAMSEL jenn@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Santa brought joy to hundreds at the Breakfast with Santa event at Starke Elementary, all while raising funds to support school needs in Bradford County. T…
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BHS’ Griffin to play D-I hoops at Coastal Carolina
BY CLIFF SMELLEY cliff@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Ar’Nayshia Griffin celebrated a highlight moment during her junior year in 2024-25 as she eclipsed 1,000 career points, but the Bradford High School sen…
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