Local Juneteenth events planned
June 19, 1865, is a date etched into American history. On that day, Union soldiers led by Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, carrying word that the Civil War had ended, that slavery…
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Starke man arrested for obscene communication
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] Bradford deputies arrested a 39-year-old Starke man on four felonies out of St. Johns County, accusing him of soliciting the guardian of a child to allow the chil…
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Bradford County School District announces administrative appointments
The Bradford County School District has announced a series of administrative changes, including two new elementary school p…
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Splash Bash promises water fun and fireworks
New details have emerged about the 2026 Starke Spangled Splash Bash Parade, scheduled for Saturday, July 4, as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebration. The celebration will continue into th…
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Hampton council member arrested
Bradford deputies arrested the vice chair of Hampton’s city council after the 67-year-old allegedly threatened to kill his neighbor and pointed a gun at the victim. Douglas Edward Williamson faces a f…
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Homelessness taskforce seeks community input
A nonprofit organization that serves as the federally designated lead agency for homelessness services in Bradford County will hold a public town hall and listening session here next week. TaskForce f…
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Education advocate Erika Donalds touts school choice at Bradford GOP dinner
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] Education entrepreneur Erika Donalds urged Bradford County Republicans to embrace school choice and free-market competition in education during a keynote address a…
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Officials: Keystone Heights would be hardest-hit city in Florida under property tax amendment
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] If the property tax amendment Florida lawmakers sent to the November ballot wins voter approval, no municipality in the state stands to lose more than Keystone Hei…
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