Water shortage leads to restrictions
Due to continued drought conditions and a forecast that calls for lower than average rainfall in the months ahead, the Suwannee River Water Management District Governing Board on March 10 declared a P…
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Union school board addresses school start times, middle school merger
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com Union County School District officials are pursuing a state waiver to keep existing school start times in place and are moving forward with a plan to merge Lake Bu…
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Sheriff Cook recognized by White House for Women’s History Month
BY JENN SAMSEL Jenn@BcTelegraph.com Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook was recognized by the President and invited to speak at the White House Women’s History Month event. The event on Thursday, March…
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St. Johns River district declares Phase 2 water shortage as drought grips North Florida
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com The St. Johns River Water Management District governing board voted unanimously on March 10 to concur with a Phase 2 severe water shortage declaration covering Nor…
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Recent arrests in Bradford, Union and Clay
The following individuals were recently arrested by local law enforcement officers in Bradford, Union, or Clay (Keystone Heights area) counties. All defendants are considered innocent until convicted…
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Sports volunteer accused of stealing ice machine, equipment- Fired from high school coaching job
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com A Lawtey man has been arrested for grand theft after investigators say he took more than $5,600 worth of equipment from the Edwards Road sports complex, where he…
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New Strawberry royalty crowned
The 2026 Miss Strawberry Pageant of North Florida was held Feb. 28 at the Union County High School auditorium with the theme “Strawberry Bowl,” a sports-inspired celebration highlighting confidence, t…
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Lawtey swears in new council member
BY MELISSA PYLE Special to the Telegraph The city of Lawtey swore in its newest council member at the March meeting — Sheri Wilson. Wilson has lived in Lawtey four years and has been an active…
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