Dear Editor: People in this area understand the significance of Florida’s forests. We are blessed to live in the heart of our state’s woodlands. Many of our families, like our own, have a rich history and heritage in the forest industry. Many more, again like our own, are proud to be counted in the 124,000 … Read more
Dear Editor: A Walk Against Hate will be held on Sunday, Oct. 10, at 2 p.m. at Melrose Heritage Park. There was a time when we rarely heard the word “hate” and hate groups were rarely heard from. Unfortunately, hate has become enmeshed in our modern lifestyle. Now, hate speech is allowed in common … Read more
Dear Editor: “David Hurse Night” at last Friday’s football game was a huge success and a wonderful way to honor the legend of Coach David Hurse. It was sponsored by BHS with support by Will Hartley, Superintendent of Schools. A special thanks to BHS Principal, Angela Ward and Coach Brian Tomlinson. Special recognition to Assistant … Read more
Citizens of Bradford, while you have scraped and saved to the best of your efforts during this pandemic, your county commissioners have unanimously agreed to raise your property taxes to 10 mills. Your very own land, which you hold in sted for not only yourselves, but your children, and your children’s children has been callously … Read more
Dear Editor: Last year I urged the County Commission to take a small step toward increasing the millage rate, maybe a quarter mill, so that more money would start coming in and the following years’ inevitable increases could be a little smaller. Why would I say inevitable? Because for many years we have been running … Read more
Dear Editor: How many calls for service has the Bradford County Fire Rescue had since Oct. 1, 2020? Out of those calls, how many structure fires? How many working fires? On average, how many calls for services is Bradford County Fire Rescue doing each day? Are they responding to every EMS call alongside of rescue? … Read more
As your Sheriff, my highest priority is ensuring professional service is delivered to the citizens of Bradford County. I believe we must now show renewed support to the men and women on the front lines, during law enforcement’s most challenging times. To ensure the citizens of Bradford County receive the best public safety has to … Read more
Dear Editor: Applause! Shout-Outs! Kudos! Accolades! Laurels! To Bradford County EMS! On Labor Day, I awakened to find my husband of 52 years on the floor. He was unresponsive/incoherent. Our son called EMS, 911. In just a few minutes they were at our Lake Hampton Oaks residence. Medic 9 and Engine 90 quickly checked his … Read more
Dear Editor: The citizens of the City of Starke need to completely dismantle City Hall and city government and start over again to establish decent service to city residents. The folks at City Hall are more than happy to take a pay check and benefits at the expense of the citizens but they refuse to … Read more
