Starke employee will be missed
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD mark@bctelegraph.com The city of Starke mourned the sudden loss of one of its employees this past week. City Manager Drew Mullins said Cory Adams — a meter reader — died right afte…
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Sheriff affirms right to open carry, defends staff
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD mark@bctelegraph.com It was the first fair under Bradford County’s ownership of the fairgrounds and the management of a new fair board, but a policy posted at the gates has led to…
Read MoreBradford awarded funds to replace truck driving school
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD mark@bctelegraph.com Bradford County School District has funding to build its new commercial driving range. The news came last week as part of a $9 million Florida Job Growth Grant…
Read MoreSoil and Water Conservation District saddened by dissolution decision
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD mark@bctelegraph.com Citing the inability to fill its seats, the Bradford Soil and Water Conservation District has been dissolved. Amy Morie chaired the board and said despite the…
Read MoreWater 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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