Bradford County

New COVID-19 testing hours in Bradford County

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…

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Mark J. Crawford November 4, 2021
Bradford County

Recent arrests in Bradford, Clay and Union 

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 …

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Dan Hildebran November 4, 2021
Features

Collecting Boo-ty on Halloween

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…

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Mark J. Crawford November 3, 2021
Features

Popular haunts in Lake Butler

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…

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Mark J. Crawford November 3, 2021
Bradford County

FSA scores show effects of pandemic on education

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…

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Mark J. Crawford November 3, 2021
Features

Union County schools celebrate Veterans Day

On Thursday, Nov. 11, at 9 a.m., the Union County School District will be holding its annual Veterans Day celebration in the UCHS auditorium. The school district is excited to honor local Veterans on this occasion through guest speakers, live performances by the UCHS band, and words of encouragement from the superintendent. All Union County…

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Mark J. Crawford November 3, 2021

Obituaries — Nov. 3, 2021

Keith Brooks WEST PALM BEACH Keith E. Brooks of West Palm Beach died on Monday, October 18, 2021 at Good Sam Medical Center in West Palm Beach. Mr. Brooks was of the Christian faith and retired in 2018 from Tropical Shipping of West Palm Beach. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Bell; sons, Jonathan…

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Cliff Smelley November 3, 2021
Sports

Tigers lose 3-2 to Newberry in Region 4-1A volleyball semifinals

BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Newberry was the Class 1A state runner-up in volleyball the past two years, but it was Union County that had gotten the best of the Panthers this season in two matches, including a hard-fought 3-2 win for the District 7 championship on Oct. 28. It was another hard-fought match…

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Cliff Smelley November 2, 2021
Sports

Tigers defeat Newberry 45-13 in shortened game

BY LISA HOLTZENDORF Special to the Telegraph-Times-Monitor A rumble in the Jungle ended the Union County High School football game early, but the end result was another victory for the Tigers, who got three touchdowns from Dayviontae “Bubba” Thompson in defeating visiting Newberry 45-13 on Oct. 29. Union (9-0) added another double-digit win to its…

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Cliff Smelley November 2, 2021