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 Elizabeth Bannister, … Read more

Leaders: economic development must be non-stop

BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] A panel of community leaders said that attracting more employers to the Bradford County area, maintaining roads, and improving infrastructure requires constant effort. Tonya Shays of Sen. Jennifer Bradley’s office, Bradford County Manager Scott Kornegay, Starke Mayor Scott Roberts, and North Florida Regional Chamber President Pam Whittle talked about economic development … Read more

Clay County approves budget without COVID help

BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] Clay County Commissioners approved a $819 million budget for 2024-2025, the first year after the COVID-19 Pandemic, county leaders had no significant revenues from the federal government CARES Act or American Rescue Plan, commonly known as ARPA. During a September meeting when Assistant County Manager Troy Nagle briefed commissioners about the … Read more