Disappointed by sheriff’s office response

  • May 26, 2026
  • Mark J. Crawford

Dear Editor: A recent event took place in Keystone Heights that has shocked the community. On Saturday night, into Sunday morning, the ninth through the 10th of May, there was a sex party in a B&B…

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Changing, but still home

  • April 21, 2026
  • Mark J. Crawford

Growing up in this small town was a privilege. Walking on the old railroad bed, flying down the lake hill on my bike, participating in the parade with old Station 10 — those were the days. I miss watc…

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Opposes ICE plan

  • April 14, 2026
  • Mark J. Crawford

Dear Editor: Did you know that Border Patrol operates for up to 100 miles inland from all U.S. borders? That puts Border Patrol active in almost all of Florida. With our Republican-controlled governme…

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Public deserves better notice

  • January 20, 2026
  • Mark J. Crawford

Dear Editor: Whether for or against an issue, don't we all want officials to follow the law? This past week, the Bradford County Commission voted on a controversial issue to convert the old Douglas Wa…

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Historic loss for community

Historic loss for community

  • January 20, 2026
  • Mark J. Crawford

Dear Editor: Within the next few weeks, the community of Melrose will lose one of its most precious, historic buildings; the Mediterranean Revival Historic School House that sits on the corner of 26 a…

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Commendation for BCFR

  • January 13, 2026
  • Mark J. Crawford

Dear Editor: On the evening of Jan. 8, 2026, our two dogs were on chains close together. They got into a fight, and we didn’t know it was happening. We heard wailing and went to see what the commotion…

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CCBC says thanks

  • January 13, 2026
  • Mark J. Crawford

Dear Editor: The Concerned Citizens of Bradford County would like to thank the following businesses, churches and individuals for helping to make the 2025 annual Christmas Party a huge success. Your g…

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Legal Notices for 12=25=25

  • December 21, 2025
  • Mark J. Crawford

Bradford   IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BRADFORD COUNTY CASE NO.  04-2025-DP-000006 IN THE INTEREST OF: A.L.B.  DOB: 4/8/2017, B.B.  DOB: 3/8/2020, MINOR CHILDREN       …

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A season of gratitude and giving

  • December 9, 2025
  • Mark J. Crawford

Dear Editor: As the holiday season is now in full swing and life is busier than normal, I find that it is now that it is most important to take a moment and pause and reflect. This is the season when…

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