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…
Read MoreWilliam Bullard Sr. William David Bullard Sr., 88, of Starke, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. He was born April 26, 1937, in Miami to Eric and Nettie Bullard. William was united in marriage to…
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BY CLIFF SMELLEY cliff@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Grant Timonere scored 42 points as the Hope Christian Academy varsity boys basketball team won its fourth straight game, defeating visiting Gainesville…
Read MoreBY CLIFF SMELLEY cliff@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Keystone Heights High School saw its boys and girls basketball seasons come to an end in their district tournaments. The girls team, which was seeded fo…
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BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.co The St. Johns River Water Management District is experiencing drought across its entire 18-county territory, with some northern and western areas classified under s…
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BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com Keystone Heights Mayor Nina Rodenroth and Seat 5 Council Member Brandon Ludwig were the only candidates who qualified for their respective offices and will theref…
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BY JENN SAMSEL Jenn@BcTelegraph.com A resident of Keystone Heights and the owner of Keystone Heights Insurance was awarded the Board Director of the Year Award in December 2025. For the past eight yea…
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BY JENN SAMSEL Jenn@BcTelegraph.com Two students from Keystone Heights Elementary School excelled in the local Spelling Bee championships. Fifth grader Bristol Wasdin secured first place, while sixth…
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BY JENN SAMSEL Jenn@BcTelegraph.com Each Year in Clay County, teachers and school-related employees are nominated by their peers for their exceptional commitment to their schools and communities, as w…
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