Obituaries — Feb. 10, 2026
William 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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HCA boys win 4th straight in basketball
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Grant Timonere scored 42 points as the Hope Christian Academy varsity boys basketball team won its fourth straight game, defeating visiting Gainesville…
Read MoreKHHS seasons end in districts
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] 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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Area faces severe to extreme drought heading into dry season
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] 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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Keystone’s Mayor Rodenroth, Councilman Ludwig unopposed
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] 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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Franklin Named Board Director of the Year by Melrose Fire Department
BY JENN SAMSEL [email protected] 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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KH Elementary awards 2 for spelling bee
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…
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KH teachers and staff win awards
BY JENN SAMSEL [email protected] 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…
Read MoreKH council approves parking space removal, Lake Geneva funding
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] The Keystone Heights City Council voted Monday to remove one street parking space on South Lawrence Boulevard to improve traffic flow and safety at a congested int…
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