Hundreds of new residences added in 2024

Hundreds of new residences added in 2024

  • December 31, 2024
  • Mark J. Crawford

BY MARK J. CRAWFORD mark@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Starke had a record year for new housing, with 36 new home permits pulled in 2024. This was the highest number in recent years, according to the city’…

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Old Checkers among sites headed to foreclosure

Old Checkers among sites headed to foreclosure

  • December 31, 2024
  • Mark J. Crawford

BY MARK J. CRAWFORD mark@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Starke doubled the number of new code enforcement cases in 2024 and is ready to start foreclosing on several noncompliant properties.  According to Ch…

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City fine of $157,800 revoked

City fine of $157,800 revoked

  • December 31, 2024
  • Dan Hildebran

BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com A special magistrate revoked a $157,800 code enforcement fine assessed on a Starke property owner after determining that the owner did not receive notice of code v…

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Fines rack up for Cherry Street residence

Fines rack up for Cherry Street residence

  • December 31, 2024
  • Dan Hildebran

BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com The City of Starke said it had assessed nearly $10,000 in fines on a North Cherry Street home and that daily penalties of $150 are still accruing. Special Magistra…

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Bicyclist struck and killed on State Road 100

  • December 31, 2024
  • Dan Hildebran

BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com The Florida Highway Patrol said it located the vehicle that struck and killed a 70-year-old Crestview man riding a bicycle on State Road 100 on Monday, December 30…

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Keystone’s centennial celebration kicks off

Keystone’s centennial celebration kicks off

  • December 29, 2024
  • Dan Hildebran

BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com The Friends of Keystone Heights, FL. Inc. started the city’s yearlong celebration of its first 100 years with a gala at the Keystone Heights RV Park on Saturday, D…

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Fire fee workshops scheduled

  • December 24, 2024
  • Mark J. Crawford

First resolution passed BY MARK J. CRAWFORD mark@ytfwqrof.elementor.cloud Bradford County Commissioners relaunched the fire assessment process last week, approving a resolution allowing the county to…

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