Co-op foundation awards nearly $66K
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— The Clay Electric Foundation awarded nine grants in June totaling $65,925 to support community groups throughout its service area. The Melrose Volunte…
Read MoreSearch the Site
Lake Region title agent holds open house
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor MELROSE—Santa Fe Title Company in Melrose, held an open house celebrating its new location on State Road 21 between Melrose and Keystone Heights. The business formally…
Read More
Agencies receive traffic awards
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Monitor Editor STARKE— On Friday, July 15, Starke police, Lawtey police and the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office accepted awards at the 2022 Florida Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Cha…
Read More
Man dies in house fire
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — Starke Fire Rescue says a home’s occupant was discovered deceased when the home burned last Friday. Starke Fire Rescue, Starke Police Department and Bradf…
Read MoreBradford has millions to invest, but on what?
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — Ideas differ on how Bradford County should spend around $5 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. While most are emphasizing projects that…
Read MoreStarke begins looking at next year’s budget
Utility bill relief in the works BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — With less than a quarter of the current fiscal year left, Starke City Clerk Jimmy Crosby said he feels good about the num…
Read MoreHow fuel prices impact electric bills
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — Because the cost of producing electricity fluctuates with the price of natural gas, the cost of purchasing electricity fluctuates. As a member of the Flo…
Read MoreCounty to decided tax rate while balancing budget
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD Telegraph Editor STARKE — Bradford County commissioners will receive a proposed budget based on a 10-mill property tax rate. There is still an opportunity to lower the tax rate pri…
Read MoreProposed legislation threatens small radio stations
BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor Broadcast radio is free to anyone who want to listen. There are no fees to the listener, using the radios that some in their cars and entertainment centers, unlike sub…
Read More