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BC schools raise teacher, employee pay
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — Beginning teacher pay has reached a new high in Bradford County schools. While still short of the state’s goal of $47,500 minimum pay for teachers, Bradfo…
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$85.9 million budget includes spending for public safety, transportation, trash
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — Bradford County Commissioners finalized their $85.9 million budget for 2023-24 during a Sept. 18 public hearing. Commission Chris Dougherty commented on t…
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Path cleared for bike race to continue
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — Bradford County commissioners are allowing an annual private racing event to continue based on the willingness to abide by standards drafted by the organi…
Read MoreBrooker continues to request local fire department
BY CAROL MOSLEY Telegraph Staff Writer BROOKER — As the fiscal year comes to an end, preparing a budget for FY 2024 is high on the agenda for all locales. Brooker’s interim clerk, Charlene Thomas, rea…
Read MoreSupper added to Bradford after-school programs
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — It’s now possible to receive three square meals a day at Bradford elementary schools. Food Services Director Bruce Dicks told the school board Sept. 11 a…
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Gov. delivers big check to Clay officials
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS—Gov. Ron DeSantis met with Clay County officials on Monday to announce a $3.5 million state grant for infrastructure improvements throughout the county. “Florida’s freedom-first and b…
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Clay Electric highlights new generating station
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS—Clay Electric Cooperative said its power supplier has unveiled a new 1,100-megawatt natural gas generating station in Putnam County. “This state-of-the-art facility is one of the most…
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Banker: Check fraud is back
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS —The president of Capital City Bank for Bradford and Clay counties said that with chip technology making debit card transactions more secure, criminals are returning to check fraud as…
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