Brugh, James receive top Rural Class honors

Brugh, James receive top Rural Class honors

  • June 5, 2026
  • Cliff Smelley

  Recent Union County High School graduate Jeffrey Brugh was voted Florida Dairy Farmers Rural Class Baseball Player of the Year, while the UCHS’ Jiwan James was voted as Rural Class Coach of the Year…

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Recent arrests in Bradford, Union and Clay

Recent arrests in Bradford, Union and Clay

  • June 2, 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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Deputies: Boyfriend recorded beating on TikTok

Deputies: Boyfriend recorded beating on TikTok

  • May 29, 2026
  • Dan Hildebran

Tyler James Goad, 33, of Starke, was arrested by Bradford deputies on May 21 for battery. Deputy J. Huling, the reporting officer, wrote in a report that he was dispatched to a residence at about 1:19…

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Obituaries — June 2, 2026

Obituaries — June 2, 2026

  • June 2, 2026
  • Cliff Smelley

  Sharon Brown Sharon L. Brown, 74, of Hampton passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Haven Hospice in Gainesville. She was born July 24, 1951, in Gainesville.  Sharon lived a life filled with dedicatio…

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Obituaries — May 26, 2026

Obituaries — May 26, 2026

  • May 26, 2026
  • Cliff Smelley

Steven Boyd Steven Charles Boyd, 51, died Saturday, May 23, 2026, at his residence with his family by his side. He was a member of Pine Level Baptist Church in Starke. He is survived by his wife, Leis…

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Card of Thanks — Darryl D. Mortimer Sr. family

Card of Thanks — Darryl D. Mortimer Sr. family

  • May 19, 2026
  • Cliff Smelley

The Family of Darryl D. Mortimer Sr. Would like to say thanks to everyone for your kindness and support during this difficult time. Your comforting prayers, words, beautiful flowers, food and presence…

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