BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] Harlee Hutchinson, introduced as the top-ranked candidate at last Thursday’s Bradford County Commission meeting, told commissioners she would bring nonprofit event expertise, community partnerships and a focus on youth agriculture programs to the county’s fairgrounds. Hutchinson, director of events for the Ronald McDonald House in Gainesville and a Lake Butler … Read more
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] Scott Roberts’ departure from the Starke City Commission was marked by heartfelt recognition and reflection last week. Mayor Andy Redding presented Roberts with a plaque in appreciation of his four years of outstanding service, highlighting his wisdom, professionalism, and steady composure, and noting that he would be missed “I admire … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Bradford High School was number one in the inaugural Florida High School Athletic Association Region 2-2A football power rankings, which were released Sept. 23, but dropped one spot in the latest rankings, which were released Sept. 30. The inaugural rankings had Bradford (5-1) ahead of The Villages, but The Villages (6-0) … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Williston High School Head Football Coach Robby Pruitt, who led Union County to state championships in 1994, 1995 and 1996, became the first high school football coach in the U.S. to win 200 games in two different states. Pruitt, who has 209 victories in Georgia, picked up win number 200 in … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Union County High School’s volleyball team snapped a four-match losing streak with its 3-1 (23-25, 25-11, 25-18, 25-23) win over visiting Keystone Heights on Sept. 25. Stats for Union weren’t available by deadline, but Keystone got 18 kills, 10 digs and two blocks from Mia Rivera, 15 digs, seven kills and … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] The Florida High School Athletic Association released its inaugural football power rankings, which revealed that Bradford High School is third in Class 2A and first in Region 2 of the class. Bolles (4-1) and St. Petersburg Lakewood (5-0) are first and second, respectively, in 2A. Rankings, which take record and strength … Read more
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD [email protected] Engineers for Starke have been developing funding strategies for major capital improvement projects, with particular focus at a recent meeting given to drinking water projects. Justin de Mello, a vice president and professional engineer for Woodward and Curran, presented a Drinking Water Financial Improvement Plan for the commission to consider. … Read more
Rashay Miller-Hampton was named Bradford County’s Athlete of the Year at the Special Olympics Florida Championships Gala on Sept. 20 in Orlando at the Four Seasons Resort at Walt Disney World Resort. He was accompanied by his sister, Katina Hampton, and they enjoyed a lovely dinner and dance. Afterwards they were accommodated with a night’s … Read more
BY MELANIE CRABTREE Special to the Monitor Keystone Heights returned from Cross City empty handed as the Dixie County Bears handed the Indians their fourth loss of the season in a 39-24 defeat on Sept. 19. The home team scored first on a touchdown pass from Keydran Teague to James Harshley. The Indians (0-4) answered … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Bradford Elementary School’s 2025-26 student council was sworn in by Bradford County Judge Tatum Davis on Sept. 16 The council members are as follows: President Addison Jackson, Vice President Jaycee McDaniel, Secretary Lexington Mills, Treasurer Faelynn Jones, Historian Harper Harrell and representatives Chloe Cruger, Elijah Dongles and Ansley Weiss. Jaquan Bryant … Read more
