BY LARRY DUPEE Special to the Times The state of Florida has passed legislation that requires that all counties and municipalities in the state add a specifically worded property rights element to its Comprehensive Land Use Plan. This requirement makes it necessary for each county to amend the text of its Comp Plan in such … Read more
Lee Bass STARKE Lee Andrews Bass “Iggy Piggy”, 70, of Starke, died on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at the University of Florida Shands Hospital in Gainesville. A lifelong resident of Starke, he was of the Christian faith. He attended the local schools of Bradford County. He retired from E.I De Nemours Dupont. He … Read more
BY LISA HOLTZENDORF Special to the Telegraph-Times-Monitor Union County High School’s football team had no trouble with host Cocoa Beach, scoring touchdowns on its first three plays from scrimmage and building a 40-0 first-quarter lead en route to a 54-0 win to finish the regular season undefeated. The Tigers (10-0) next host a Region 3-1A … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Bradford, Keystone Heights and Union County high schools will all host first-round playoff football games on Friday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m. The Florida High School Athletic Association released its final RPI rankings today, with Bradford, Keystone and Union all ranked third in their respective regions. Bradford (5-5) will … Read more
The Bradford and Union County health departments along with Nomi Health have new testing hours beginning the week of Nov. 8. The new hours will now be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday outside Building 3 at the Bradford County Fairgrounds, 2300 N. Temple Ave. in Starke. No appointments are needed at … Read more
Oct. 23 through Oct. 29 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 … Read more
BY LARRY DUPEE Special to the Times The past has revealed evidence of ghosts and ghouls in many haunts around the city at this time of year. As cooler days usher in the Fall season, witches, ghosts and goblins entertain on Halloween with tricks and treats for all. The assortment of inspired costumes and imagination … Read more
BY LARRY DUPEE Special to the Times Many Fall Festival goers gathered behind the First Christian Church of Lake Butler to express themselves and enjoy entertainment for all with offerings of sweet treats and community fellowship. Each individual’s expression of their favorite theme characters was an example of what can be revealed when the inner … Read more
BY TRACY LEE TATE Times Editor The numbers are in and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are evident in the results of the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA), the Statewide Science Assessment (SSA) and the end of class (EOC) tests. These tests are given in every district and are mandated by the state. (Note: This … Read more
