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Published September 04BHS volleyball record now even with win over Raiders
Bradford High School’s volleyball team hosted Orange Park on Sept. 1, defeating the Raiders 3-0 (25-18, 25-23, 25-15). The Tornadoes (3-3) got seven kills from Elaina Smith and six kills and three service aces from Tatum Burkhalter. Autumn DeKorver and Manduo Wei led the team in…
Bradford County Telegraph
Published September 02Telegraph-Times-Monitor for Sept. 3, 2026
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Bradford County Telegraph
Published September 02BHS grade released — and it’s a B
Bradford High School has its grade for 2025-26: a B, matching last year's mark and giving a consecutive B grades for only the second time in school history. The Florida Department of Education's report shows Bradford High earned 616 of a possible 1,000 points, or 62%, across 10…
Bradford County Telegraph
Published September 01Speed bumps in Starke follow no master plan, officials say
City hall cannot say exactly how many speed bumps are spread across Starke’s neighborhoods. "There’s a lot of them," City Manager Drew Mullins said. What officials can describe is how they got there: one resident complaint, one commissioner phone call, and roughly $500 at a time.…
Bradford County Telegraph
Published September 01TRIM notices present proposed taxes
Property owners will soon find a government envelope in their mailboxes marked "NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAXES," and in bold type, a reassurance: "DO NOT PAY — THIS IS NOT A BILL." The document, known statewide as the TRIM notice, is the centerpiece of Florida's Truth in…
Bradford County Telegraph
Published September 01The scoop on Mr. Carl and his retirement
Long before highways and roadside gas stations, there were dirt roads and hitching posts providing weary travelers with rest and refreshments. In more modern times, brisket wasn’t even a twinkle in the eye of a Texas beaver when a local Lawtey gas station became a must-stop…
Bradford County Telegraph
Published September 01Obituaries — Sept. 1, 2026
Pamela Foster Pamela Marlene Foster, 58, passed away on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Dade City while visiting family. She had lived in Starke. Pamela was born on May 10, 1968, in Jacksonville. Pamela was a Baptist by faith, and devoted to her Savior, Jesus Christ. She loved everyone…
Bradford County Telegraph
Published September 01BHS falls 3-1 to Hilliard in home volleyball match
Bradford High School was attempting to win two in a row, but lost 3-1 (25-20, 14-25, 25-23, 25-19) to visiting Hilliard in an Aug. 25 volleyball match. Kills by Tatum Burkhalter and Autumn DeKorver as well as a couple of service aces by DeKorver helped the Tornadoes lead early in…
Obituaries — Aug. 25, 2026
Wayne Baker Gordon Wayne Baker, 63, of Hampton passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Gainesville. Known to those closest to him as Wayne, he will be remembered for the love he shared with his family and the lasting place he holds in the hearts of all who knew him.…
Colaw elected chief judge
BY DAN HILDEBRAN Dan@BcTelegraph.com The Eighth judicial Circuit said the judges within the circuit have elected James M. Colaw to serve the remaining term of Chief Judge William E. Davis’s term following Davis’s retirement. Judge Colaw’s term will run from January 5, 2027,…
Recent arrests in Bradford, Union and Clay
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 in a court or until pleading guilty or no contest. Information in this report is…
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Published August 12Florida prepares to execute the 32nd person in the past 20 months next Tuesday
The spiritual adviser to Florida death row inmate William Silvia made a plea Wednesday for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to personally view Silvia’s execution, scheduled to take place Tuesday at Florida State Prison near Starke at 6 p.m. “If you’re going to sign it, watch it,” the…