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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BHS falls to unbeaten Buchholz in flag football

BHS falls to unbeaten Buchholz in flag football

  • April 3, 2026
  • Cliff Smelley

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 lo…

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