Clay County strategic plan updated
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com Clay County commissioners unanimously approved an updated strategic plan on Tuesday, January 27, incorporating changes that expand health and safety goals while im…
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Recent arrests in Bradford, Union and Clay
The following individuals were recently arrested by local law enforcement officers in Bradford, Union, or Clay (Keystone Heights area) counties. All defendants are considered innocent until convicted…
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Indians win 1st-ever regional championship
BY CLIFF SMELLEY cliff@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Five placed first or second in helping the Keystone Heights High School girls weightlifting team win the Region 3-1A traditional championship on Jan. 31…
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KHHS girls soccer team to 1st-round playoff match
BY CLIFF SMELLEY cliff@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Despite being the eighth and final seed in the Region 1-3A playoffs, the Keystone Heights High School girls soccer team will host a quarterfinal match a…
Read MoreObituaries — Jan. 27, 2026
Richard Baleno Mr. Richard Baleno, 70, of Starke died Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at Windsor Health and Rehab in Starke. He was born on May 5, 1955, in Orlando to the late Samto and Ora (Sears) Baleno. T…
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Indians win first girls soccer title since 2013
BY CLIFF SMELLEY cliff@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Most of us probably aren’t going to find a reason to celebrate if we’re outdoors in 40-degree weather wearing short sleeves and shorts, but if you win a…
Read MoreAt-large region bids announced in girls weightlifting
BY CLIFF SMELLEY cliff@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Keystone Heights High School will have an additional 10 weightlifters each competing in the Olympic and traditional events at Region 3-1A meet, while Un…
Read MoreKH Popeyes closes – Franchisee files for Chapter 11
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com Sailormen Inc., which operated a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Keystone Heights and 135 other restaurants across Florida and Georgia, submitted its bankruptcy petit…
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Right turn lane at Keystone’s main intersection scheduled for 2027
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com Keystone Heights Mayor Nina Rodenroth said state officials have budgeted dedicated turning lanes at South Lawrence Boulevard (State Road 21) and Walker Drive (Sta…
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