BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] Lake Butler city commissioners tabled a proposed dangerous building ordinance on November 18 after concerns were raised about its language and enforcement approach. Code Enforcement Officer Rick Ward presented updates on his recent work, including progress on revising city ordinances and implementing a new online violation tracking system. Ward said he’s … Read more
Christine Blackwelder Christine Doloris Blackwelder of Lake City passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at Christian Health Center Hospice, Lynden, Washington. She was born to Myrtle Scarborough on Oct. 17, 1943, in Lake Butler. Her younger years were spent with her mother, Myrtle, brother, Kenneth, and sister, Linda, on the home farm assisting with … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Garrison Smith made six three-pointers, finishing with a game-high 24 points and helping the Union County High School boys basketball team win its season opener 72-41 over visiting Keystone Heights. The Tigers got big second-half performances from Smith (11 points), Montreal Woods (11 points) and Tyrese Chandler (nine points) in turning … Read more
The following individuals were arrested recently by local law enforcement officers in Bradford, Union, or Clay (Keystone Heights-area) counties. All defendants are considered innocent until convicted in a court or until pleading guilty or no contest. Information in this report is from law enforcement agencies and court documents, which are public records. Bradford Danielle Nicole … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Daisy Hubbard and Kadence Massey combined for 11 second-half points as the Keystone Heights High School girls basketball team outscored host Union County 19-9 for a 37-18 win that improved the Indians to 2-0. Consecutive baskets by Iamorieah Williams gave the Tigers (0-2) an early 6-4 lead, but the Indians tied … Read more
The following individuals were arrested recently by local law enforcement officers in Bradford, Union, or Clay (Keystone Heights-area) counties. All defendants are considered innocent until convicted in a court or until pleading guilty or no contest. Information in this report is from law enforcement agencies and court documents, which are public records. Bradford Eddie John … Read more
Randall Davis Mr. Randall Wayne Davis, 87, of Starke passed away Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, in Middleburg. He was born Feb. 6, 1938, in Charleston, South Carolina to Harry K. and Myrtle (Gooding) Davis. He dedicated his professional life to serving others as the director of recreation for the city of Starke and later was … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY [email protected] Two second-quarter touchdowns gave the Union County High School football team the lead, but the Tigers were never able to score again in a 28-14 loss to Holmes County in a Nov. 20 Florida Invitational Tournament game in Bonifay. Holmes (6-5), the third seed in the tournament, scored on its first … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] The Union County School Board elected Chris Hodgson as its chair for 2026. Hodgson takes over for Curtis Clyatt. The board elected Russell Gordon as vice chair. Clyatt nominated both Hodgson and Gordon for the offices. “Thank you all for giving me the faith to do this,” the new chair said. … Read more
BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] Lake Butler city commissioners heard an update on Monday, November 18, on a potential buyer for the old public works property. Keller Williams realtor Brent Line told commissioners on a Zoom call that an underground utilities contractor in San Diego is looking to relocate its operations to Florida. He said the … Read more
