Features – Bradford County Telegraph

BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] A board-certified interventional cardiologist who recently joined the Ibrahim Heart Clinic is working to bring advanced cardiac, vascular, and valve procedures to the local community — and his message to residents is clear: early detection saves lives. Dr. Yashwant Agrawal, who goes by Dr. Yash, introduced himself and his specialties during … Read more

Williams in home stretch of Starke Rotary president term

February 10, 2026 by Dan Hildebran

BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] When John Williams first walked into a Starke Rotary Club meeting in late 2022, he was simply there to give a presentation. As the newly appointed CEO of the Arc of Bradford County, he had been invited to speak to the club about his organization’s work with individuals with developmental disabilities. … Read more

KH Elementary awards 2 for spelling bee

February 10, 2026 by Dan Hildebran

BY JENN SAMSEL [email protected] Two students from Keystone Heights Elementary School excelled in the local Spelling Bee championships. Fifth grader Bristol Wasdin secured first place, while sixth grader Ashlynn Frysinger took second. This was their first time competing. The competition took place on Thursday, January 15. The students were given two weeks to memorize 450 … Read more

Lawtey’s Scarberry is district spelling bee champ

February 9, 2026 by Cliff Smelley

BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] In correctly spelling the word “mythical,” sixth-grader Logan Scarberry of Lawtey Elementary School assured himself of a real victory at the Bradford County School District spelling bee, which was held Feb. 5 in the school board meeting room. The event, sponsored by the Bradford County Education Foundation and WJXT Channel 4 … Read more