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Millions awarded for local infrastructure projects
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] On the heels of Starke’s announcement of more than $23 million awarded for its water system improvement and extension project comes the announcement o…
Read MorePermits slip but more housing on the way
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] Starke had more commercial building permits pulled in 2025 than new housing permits. The seven single family homes were one-fifth the number permitted…
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Clay school board member under fire for rant about race, ethinticity
Clay school board member: Most black people are nasty, rude, problematic BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] The chair of the Clay County School Board said one of her colleagues should consider resi…
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Work begins on Starke charter review
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] Starke’s charter review process got underway with an orientation last week, led by City Clerk Chrissy Thompson. City Manager Drew Mullins joined Thomp…
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Merry Melrose Parade celebrates 36th year
BY JENN SAMSEL [email protected] The streets of Melrose along State Road 26 came alive as crowds gathered for the highly anticipated 36th-year Merry Melrose Parade and Santa Claus. The parade occur…
Read MoreLake Butler officials discuss building project and upcoming property sale
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] The Lake Butler City Commission heard a presentation on the completed Townsend Green Building roof project and discussed staffing improvements and a property trans…
Read MoreUnion commissioners approve $500 Christmas bonuses
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] Union County commissioners unanimously approved $500 Christmas bonuses for all 59 full-time county employees during their December 15 meeting, with Commissioner Ma…
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