Bradford County Archives - Page 10 of 16

Body Found in Bradford County Retention Pond, Yet to be Identified

March 7, 2016 Law and public safety

Officials believe a body found in a Keystone Heights retention pool Monday could be 51-year-old Katherine Jarosz, who went missing on Feb. 28.

Mining Company Promises Innovation; Protesters Stand Ground

March 4, 2016 Environment

The company would create 181 jobs; it would also mine more than 7,000 acres of rural land over the next 20 to 30 years. With a vote from the Union County Board of Commissioners fast approaching, residents plan to protest until the bitter end.

Citizens Voice Concerns About Phosphate Mining in Bradford County

February 19, 2016 Business and development

Citizens of Union and Bradford counties anticipate proposals for phosphate mines by New River. How will the Bradford County Commission address their concerns?

Union County Residents Fighting Phosphate Mining

February 16, 2016 Environment

Phosphate mining may be coming to Union and Bradford counties. It has the potential to create jobs and bolster the economy, but it may also harm the environment and public health.

City of Lawtey Issues Boil Water Advisory

February 3, 2016 Environment

A precautionary boil water advisory was in effect Tuesday for the city of Lawtey in Bradford County.

Florida’s Local Governments Split $3.5 Million Settlement with Stericycle

January 25, 2016 Government and politics

Besides Newberry, a range of other North Central Florida governments are to receive money from Stericycle.

Lavar Monte Thompson Convicted, But A Potential Death Penalty Sentencing Is On Hold

January 20, 2016 Statewide

A Starke man was convicted of first-degree murder on Wednesday. His sentencing is on hold until the prosecution can whether the death penalty is applicable.

Bradford County Sheriff’s Office Tracks Down Prescription Pill Ring

November 24, 2015 Law and public safety

The sheriff’s office announced Tuesday the end of Operation Checkered Flag, an investigation into the sale and distribution of prescription pills.

City Of Hampton Works To Get Back On The Map

November 18, 2015 Government and politics

The city of Hampton is on the upswing after receiving a number of grants for various community projects. The recent grants follow the near dissolution of the Bradford County city about a year ago.