Obituaries — June 2, 2026
Sharon Brown Sharon L. Brown, 74, of Hampton passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Haven Hospice in Gainesville. She was born July 24, 1951, in Gainesville. Sharon lived a life filled with dedicatio…
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Lake Region
Sex party fallout: KH city council struggles to find solution
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com A month after a Pointview Road resident told the City Council that a ticketed “sex party” at a neighboring short-term rental drew dozens of guests and ran into the…
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Clay Electric announces rate increase
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com Clay Electric Cooperative customers will see higher electric bills starting in June as the co-op raises its power cost adjustment to reflect rising wholesale power…
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City manager: Property tax amendment would gut Keystone’s events calendar
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com A proposed expansion of Florida’s homestead exemption, now moving through a special legislative session, could strip more than $120,000 a year from the Keystone He…
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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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Thomas is Clay’s Male Three-Star Athlete of the Year
Ryder Thomas of Keystone Heights High School was named the Male Three-Star Athlete of the Year at the May 11 Clay County Athletics Awards Show at Orange Park’s Thrasher-Horne Center. Keystone also had…
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“Indian Strong” Keystone Heights Class of 2026 graduates
The Class of 2026 at Keystone Heights Junior-Senior High School graduated on Friday, May 22, on the football field. The day was filled with celebrations, beginning with the staff and graduates walking…
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AMVETS, Legion Honor Fallen Lake Region Service Members
On Monday, May 25th, AMVETS Post 86 and American Legion Post 202 came together at the Keystone Heights Cemetery to hold heartfelt memorial services. They honored the brave individuals who sacrificed…
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Chiappini’s Chapter Finally Ends
After 91 years, Chiappini’s closed its doors with a final farewell party. The event occurred on Saturday, May 16, at Chiappinis in Melrose. The farewell celebration featured eight live bands, food tru…
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