Christmas events delayed but memorable
BY TRACY LEE TATE Special to the Times LAKE BUTLER—The City of Lake Butler held its annual Christmas parade and Santa event on Dec. 22, 2023. The evening was cool but clear, and most people did not e…
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Union County
Jackson sworn in as new commissioner
BY TRACY LEE TATE Special to the Times LAKE BUTLER— Union County has a new county commissioner, appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis, to fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of Ryan Perez a few…
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Union upgrades brush trucks
BY TRACY LEE TATE Special to the Times When the Florida Legislature gave the Union County Fire Department a $305,000 appropriation this session, Fire and Rescue Director Toby Witt and Fire Coordinat…
Read MoreFHSAA eliminates suburban, metro divisions for football
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Metro and suburban divisions for football were scrapped by the Florida High School Athletic Association board of directors, which voted 9-4 to place football te…
Read MoreObituaries — Jan. 2, 2024
Dewey Addison Sr. Dewey Gilford Addison Sr., 86, known for his skills as a handyman and for selling his famous peanuts, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, at his home in Lake Butler. He was born…
Read MoreObituaries — Dec. 26, 2023
James Breeden James “Billy” Hartwell Breeden, 91, of Melrose died Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, at Haven Hospice E. T. York Care Center in Gainesville. Survivors are his children, Charles W. (Mia) Breeden, T…
Read MoreUCHS boys basketball team defeats KHHS by 5 points
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Four players scored in double figures to help the Union County High School boys basketball defeat visiting Keystone Heights 65-60 on Dec. 21. The Tigers (5-4) h…
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Recent arrests in Bradford, Union and Clay
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 i…
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Starke Shop with a Cop: Christmas joy for 400 kids
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Santa’s making a list, and he’s checking it twice to see who’s been naughty or nice. He can check it three or four times, if he wants, but what he’ll find is th…
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