Mac Johns rails against ‘swamp-division’

BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] The developer of Liberty Farms gained approval from Union County commissioners for a preliminary plat and construction plans during the commission’s July 21 meeting, but not before Commissioner Mac Johns railed against the development, declaring that the neighborhood would ultimately cost the county money. He said that other neighborhoods developed 10 … Read more

Union ambulances stuck at hospitals – County to charge facilities for wait times

BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected]  Union County Commissioners approved a new fee schedule that the county will start charging healthcare facilities whenever emergency medical crews stay more than 20 minutes at a hospital after delivering a patient. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Director Brent Allen said hospitals are holding up his crews and those from other … Read more

Lake Butler to clamp down on people living in backyard sheds

BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected]  Lake Butler City Commissioners gave City Manager Kim Hayes the green light to start code enforcement proceedings against residents living in campers, sheds, and travel trailers. Hayes said that before she started enforcing the city’s rules regarding such living arrangements, she wanted to check with commissioners, anticipating many complaints. “Because me … Read more

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 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 Stacie Bentley, … Read more