Consolidation may be up for a vote
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — Consolidation of police and fire services with Bradford County was discussed during the Starke City Commission’s May 2 meeting. Responding to proposed cut…
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Questions about best use of inmate housing funds during workshop
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — Who should be spending out-of-county inmate housing revenue and for what purpose was confronted during a county commission budget workshop with Sheriff Go…
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Donation, security to restore and protect Hampton park
BY CAROL MOSLEY Telegraph Staff Writer HAMPTON — Hampton’s portion of the Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail is moving along, but damage to Bobby Shepherd Park has become an issue demanding attention.…
Read MorePlayground, roads, tech on Brooker agenda
BY CAROL MOSLEY Telegraph Staff Writer BROOKER — As Brooker Town Council members arrived for the April 11 meeting, Clerk Suzanne McCree set up the connection to the new “virtual meeting” equipment. Th…
Read MoreLawtey council faces ditch, hydrant, vehicle questions
BY MELISSA PYLE Telegraph Staff Writer LAWTEY — It’s that time of year when many households are working on home cleaning and repair projects. The city of Lawtey is facing similar issues. The city held…
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One shot in road rage incident
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph Staff Writer STARKE— Police and deputies from Bradford and Alachua Counties arrested a 25-year-old Starke woman after she was accused of shooting a motorist near Waldo. O’li…
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Sheriff: Biggest complaint is traffic
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph Staff Writer KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— Sheriff Michelle Cook said traffic tie-ups and reckless driving generate the largest number of complaints to her agency. Cook made the commen…
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Apologized for growing marijuana in home
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph Staff Writer STARKE— A Bradford County man apologized for growing marijuana in his home after being sentenced to two years’ drug offender probation. Harry James Donaldson II…
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First phase of county’s broadband project nearly complete
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph Staff Writer KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— Clay County Commissioner Betsy Condon said Phase 1 of the county’s broadband expansion project is complete in Clay Hill and nearly finished in…
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