Bradford County School District is excited to announce its annual Kindergarten Kick-Off, welcoming the incoming Class of 2039. Families with children who will turn 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2026, are encouraged to enroll and attend upcoming community events at their zoned school. All three Bradford County elementary schools will host kindergarten…
BY LAKE BUTLER WOMAN’S CLUB Lake Butler Woman’s Club celebrated its legacy, service, and lasting impact on Monday evening, April 6, 2026, at Pine Grove Barn with a beautiful Pearls & Purpose dinner fundraiser. Platinum Pearl Sponsors for the event were Piesanos, Pine Grove Barn and Palm RV Park. Approximately 200 guests, including Lake Butler…
Brush and wildfires remain a danger as drought conditions continue in north Florida, where outdoor burn bans are still in effect. Bradford County Fire Rescue reported on a fire early Sunday afternoon off Northwest 241st Street north of Lawtey. Florida Forest quickly responded with equipment to begin containing the blaze, which had grown to 10…
The work of Starke’s charter committee members has come to an end, and commissioners will be voting to place the amended document it in front of voters this fall. The goal of updating the document by eliminating outdated and obsolete provisions and condensing it into a few readable pages has been accomplished. The first of…
Continuing their mission to keep public places smoke-free, SWAT teens have now made a familiar request from the city of Lawtey. Students Working Against Tobacco from Bradford High School presented the city council with their arguments against smoking and vaping in Lawtey parks. The students laid out their case by addressing issues such as air…
Bradford County Commissioners are keeping their minds open on the future use of the Douglas Building as alternatives to an ICE detention center are proposed. Commissioners Tuesday were asked to consider leasing the property to Sheriff Gordon Smith, who has been exploring the use of the site as an immigrant detention center to generate jobs…
Bradford County’s budget workshop Tuesday included a “doomsday” look at what losing a third of its property tax revenue could mean. From shuttering the library to cutting jobs and salaries nothing discussed is set in stone. All, however, were presented as possible consequences voters are given the choice to eliminate taxes on homestead properties. “We…
Bradford High School’s flag football team turned the ball over four times — including twice on goal-to-go opportunities — and was hurt by several times on deep passes by visiting Buchholz in a 26-7 loss on April 2. The Class 2A Tornadoes (4-4) led for most of the first half, but the Class 3A Bobcats…
