Obituaries — June 9, 2026
Kate Duefield Mrs. Kate Marie Joseph Duefield, 83, of Keystone Heights died at her home Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Survivors are her husband, Donald Duefield; son, Everett (Kim) Barnett; daughters, Th…
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Arm-wrestling event raises $5K for boy battling AUL
The ninth annual Mayhem Arm Wrestling Tournament, held on June 6, brought together competitors from across Florida and Georgia and raised $5,000 for 12-year-old Klayton Flint, who is battling Acute Un…
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Register now for Keystone’s Freedom 5K
Keystone Heights’ Freedom 5K returns on July 4, with the race beginning at 8 a.m. in front of city hall at 555 S. Lawrence Blvd. The top three male and female finishers will receive awards, as will th…
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Winn-Dixie, ALDI to open in Keystone, Melrose
Renovations are underway at the former Hitchcock’s Market location in Keystone Heights as Winn-Dixie prepares to open a new store there. At the same time, employees at the Winn-Dixie store in Melros…
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Lake Region Prosperity group hears of tourism’s impact
Clay County Tourism officials reviewed first-quarter Fiscal Year 2026 tourism data. They discussed the county’s growing tourism industry, economic impact and future opportunities during a presentati…
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Mossman Hall hosts Highwaymen art event
Art enthusiasts gathered for an educational presentation exploring the history, artistry and enduring legacy of Florida's renowned Highwaymen painters at Melrose’s Mossman Hall on May 30. Attendees…
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KH Woman’s Club hosts wellness event
The Keystone Heights Woman’s Club recently hosted an educational presentation on hormone health, weight management and overall wellness during “Take Charge of Your Health: A Special Women’s Wellness…
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Rodriguez replaces departing Burke as KHHS principal
After six years leading Keystone Heights Junior-Senior High School, Principal Laurie Burke has announced she’s stepping down to accept a new position with Clay County District Schools as supervisor…
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Community Church rummage sale grows into a regional draw
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com A long-running rummage sale at the Community Church of Keystone Heights has grown into a regional event, drawing roughly 1,000 shoppers over its three-day weekends…
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