Union County

Recent arrests in Bradford, Union and Clay

Recent arrests in Bradford, Union and Clay

  • May 14, 2026
  • Dan Hildebran

The following individuals were recently arrested by local law enforcement officers in Bradford, Union, or Clay (Keystone Heights area) counties. All defendants are considered innocent until convicted…

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Obituaries — May 12, 2026

Obituaries — May 12, 2026

  • May 12, 2026
  • Cliff Smelley

Susan Dodds Susan Rose Dodds, 77, of Starke died Sunday, May 10, 2026, at her residence with her family by her side.  She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 59 yea…

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UCHS’ Bethea to run track at FAU

UCHS’ Bethea to run track at FAU

  • May 12, 2026
  • Cliff Smelley

When Union County High School senior Amia Bethea decided to participate in track and field, she wanted to see how far running could take her. It took her to state three years and into the UCHS record…

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UCHS softball season ends with 9-3 loss

UCHS softball season ends with 9-3 loss

  • May 12, 2026
  • Cliff Smelley

  Union County High School was held to three hits in a season-ending 9-3 loss to second seed Branford in a May 7 Region 3-Rural semifinal softball game in Branford. The third seed Tigers (14-12) trail…

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Lake Butler city election set for June 23

Lake Butler city election set for June 23

  • May 12, 2026
  • Mark J. Crawford

The city of Lake Butler will hold its municipal election on Tuesday, June 23. Four candidates qualified for three city commission seats. In Seat 4, incumbent Melissa Hendrix will return unopposed. In…

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BHS, UCHS lifters also compete at state

BHS, UCHS lifters also compete at state

  • May 12, 2026
  • Cliff Smelley

  Bradford High School’s Jagger Lancaster earned a medal, while Union County’s Carsen Thomas earned a top-10 finish at the May 8 Class 1A boys weightlifting state finals in Lakeland. Lancaster placed…

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Bethea earns 2 medals for 2nd straight year

Bethea earns 2 medals for 2nd straight year

  • May 11, 2026
  • Cliff Smelley

  Union County High School senior Amia Behtea, who was the only athlete from Union, Bradford and Keystone Heights high schools to qualify for the Class 2A state track and field finals, earned medals i…

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Tigers advance to state with sweep of Lafayette

Tigers advance to state with sweep of Lafayette

  • May 11, 2026
  • Cliff Smelley

The District 6-Rural baseball championship game was a sign that maybe things were different this season, but the Union County High School players and coaches certainly weren’t taking anything for gran…

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