Update: Starke Police Department has confirmed the suspect below has been arrested and is in the Columbia County Jail On Friday, Nov. 5, at approximately 9:38 p.m, officers of the Starke Police Department responded to a person shot in the 1000 block of East Brownlee Street. Upon arrival officers discovered a black male in … Read more
Commissioners set legislative priorities BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor GREEN COVE SPRINGS— Clay County’s lobbyist told commissioners during a workshop that state lawmakers are predicting overflowing tax revenues for the state next year, and that Clay County should take advantage of the burgeoning state coffers. “I heard something this week in Tallahassee I’ve never heard before in my career,” lobbyist Joe Mobley … Read more
The Bradford and Union County health departments along with Nomi Health have new testing hours beginning the week of Nov. 8. The new hours will now be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday outside Building 3 at the Bradford County Fairgrounds, 2300 N. Temple Ave. in Starke. No appointments are needed at … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor GREEN COVE SPRINGS— Clay County commissioners approved Phase 1 of a recreational sports complex to be built near Camp Blanding, north of the intersection of State Roads 16 and 21. The contracts, one for purchase of the 250-acre parcel and a second to build Phase 1 of the park, will be … Read more
The Concerned Citizens of Bradford County invite members of the Starke and Bradford County community to a town hall meeting on Sunday, Nov. 14, at 4:30 p.m. in the RJE gymnasium. This meeting is part of an ongoing effort to strengthen the relationships within the community and with those who serve as elected officials. This … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— Several business owners complained to the city council about what they said would be a tripling of their commercial garbage collection fees, during a Nov. 1 council meeting. Barbara Franklin, vice-president, secretary and treasurer of the Keystone-Lake Region Business Association said she received several complaints from business owners about the rate hikes. … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor GREEN COVE SPRINGS— Clay County Commissioners authorized its purchasing department to negotiate with Foresight Construction Group for a sheriff’s office gun range on County Road 315 between Camp Blanding and Middleburg. Director of Purchasing Karen Thomas said her staff now would try to bring a contract back to the board during its next meeting. Potential reductions to the project could decrease its $3.6 million price … Read more
Homecoming week at Bradford High School is underway, culminating with Tornado Whirl, the parade and homecoming game. Tornado Whirl on Thursday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. will include class skits and the crowning of the homecoming royals. Tickets are $5 for all attendees. The homecoming parade will take place at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. … Read more
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor Bradford County Fire Rescue responded to an electrical fire that burned a home on Northwest 180th Street in the area of Northwest County Road 229 on Monday. Crews were dispatched around 9 a.m. Nov. 1, with units from Lawtey and Sampson City responding, along with EMS crews. Bradford County … Read more
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — A thorough report presented to the county commission Nov. 1 details the hard work the men and women of Bradford County Fire Rescue during the 2020-21 fiscal year. Director Allen Parrish delivered the report to the board along with his monthly financial report, which was praised as … Read more
