County rejects lease for ICE detention center

County rejects lease for ICE detention center

  • April 21, 2026
  • Mark J. Crawford

Bradford County Commissioners remain open to proposals for the use of the Douglas Building south of Starke after rejecting Sheriff Gordon Smith’s request to lease the property. Hours of discussion did…

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Bradford enrolling kindergarteners

Bradford enrolling kindergarteners

  • April 21, 2026
  • Mark J. Crawford

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, 20…

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Lake Butler Woman’s Club celebrates legacy

Lake Butler Woman’s Club celebrates legacy

  • April 21, 2026
  • Dan Hildebran

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 dinne…

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Extreme drought continues burn bans

Extreme drought continues burn bans

  • April 15, 2026
  • Mark J. Crawford

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…

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Committee wraps up work on charter

Committee wraps up work on charter

  • April 15, 2026
  • Mark J. Crawford

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…

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Lawtey parks going tobacco-free

Lawtey parks going tobacco-free

  • April 15, 2026
  • Mark J. Crawford

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…

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