Bradford County
- Population
- 27,885
- Area
- 293.97 sq mi (761.37 km²), 6.52 sq mi water
- Median age
- 40.2
- Households
- 9,278
- Persons per household
- 2.6
- Median household income
- $63,050
- Median house value
- $212,500
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Bradford County offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Steeped in rich history and characterized by rolling hills and lush greenery, the county boasts a predominantly rural atmosphere. Bradford County is a nature lover's paradise. With pristine natural areas like the historic Santa Fe River and the breathtaking Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, the county provides ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, from hiking and biking to fishing and kayaking. Beyond its natural beauty, Bradford County is imbued with a strong sense of community. Welcoming residents and a rich cultural heritage contribute to the county's unique charm. Whether you seek a peaceful retreat or a place to explore the wonders of nature, Bradford County has something to offer everyone.
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Bradford County Telegraph
Published 14 hours agoBradford Food Pantry cuts distributions in half, seeks donations
The Bradford Food Pantry has scaled back how often families can receive food assistance, citing rising costs and the loss of longtime donors. The pantry's board of directors decided to reduce distributions from twice a month to once a month for the foreseeable future, according…
Bradford County Telegraph
Published 13 hours ago4 Bradford FFA members take part in rabbit show
BY EMMA DRAKE Bradford FFA Chapters Reporter Bradford County FFA members Emma Drake, Karlee Walker, Nicholas Ward and Shawn Ward attended the annual North Florida RCBA Fall Rabbit Show in Green Cove Springs on Aug. 29. Walker showed the chapter’s Florida White Sr. buck and got…
Bradford County Telegraph
Published 14 hours agoBHS, KHHS, UCHS golf roundup
Bradford High School’s Steven Carter finished as medalist as the Tornadoes defeated Union County in a Sept. 17 boys golf match at the Starke Golf and Country Club. The Tornadoes had a team score of 167, which put them 17 strokes ahead of the Tigers. Carter made par on seven…
Bradford County Telegraph
Published September 21UCHS JV volleyball keeps rolling with win over BHS
Union County High School’s junior varsity volleyball team improved to 11-3 with a 2-0 (25-10, 25- 21) win over host Bradford on Sept. 17. The second set was a closer affair. Bradford got a service ace each from Callay Carter and Shelby Williams, but the Tigers forced side-out…
Bradford County Telegraph
Published September 21Tornadoes top Tigers in varsity volleyball thriller
Tatum Burkhalter put an emphatic exclamation point on the Bradford High School volleyball team’s Sept. 17 home match against Union County with a kill that set off a wild celebration as the Tornadoes defeated the Tigers 3-2 (25-18, 25-16, 23- 25, 24-26, 17-15). Bradford had…