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Two dead after police pursuit involving stolen vehicle in Alachua County
Read full article: Two dead after police pursuit involving stolen vehicle in Alachua CountyTwo people are dead after a police pursuit involving a stolen vehicle from Alachua County rolled over and struck a cement pole, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Starke Police Department disbanded as officials look to cut costs for new water treatment plant
Read full article: Starke Police Department disbanded as officials look to cut costs for new water treatment plantThe Starke City Commission has voted to disband the city’s police department and have its duties taken over by the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office.
Monthslong narcotics investigation nets drug trafficking arrests in Bradford County
Read full article: Monthslong narcotics investigation nets drug trafficking arrests in Bradford CountyA narcotics investigation spanning more than two months led to drug trafficking arrests, the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday.
Jacksonville woman speaks out after body cam footage shows intense traffic stop with Bradford County deputy
Read full article: Jacksonville woman speaks out after body cam footage shows intense traffic stop with Bradford County deputyA Jacksonville woman speaking out after what she describes as a terrifying traffic stop with a Bradford County Sheriff’s Office deputy.
Hundreds of officers searching for weapons tied to killing of Nassau County deputy
Read full article: Hundreds of officers searching for weapons tied to killing of Nassau County deputyHundreds of law enforcement officers were assisting in an evidence search Wednesday related to the investigation into the death of Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers, who was shot and killed during a traffic stop, authorities said.
2nd Bradford County School District employee arrested on charges related to explicit communication with a student
Read full article: 2nd Bradford County School District employee arrested on charges related to explicit communication with a studentA second employee of the Bradford County School District surrendered this week on felony charges related to sexually explicit communication with a student, according to the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office.
2nd Bradford County School District employee expected to surrender on felony charges
Read full article: 2nd Bradford County School District employee expected to surrender on felony chargesA second female employee of the Bradford County School District is expected to turn herself in on felony charges, the Sheriff’s Office told News4Jax on Tuesday night.
Bradford County volleyball coach accused of sending explicit messages to student
Read full article: Bradford County volleyball coach accused of sending explicit messages to studentA coach at Bradford County High School turned herself in on felony charges Monday after sending explicit text messages to a student, authorities said.
Suspected arsonist arrested as Bradford County motel engulfed in flames
Read full article: Suspected arsonist arrested as Bradford County motel engulfed in flamesA man suspected of intentionally starting a fire at the Economy Inn on U.S. 301 in Lawtey has been arrested, according to the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida plans to vaccinate more than 30,000 inmates
Read full article: Florida plans to vaccinate more than 30,000 inmatesNearly 33,000 Florida inmates say they want a COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Florida Department of Health. Public health officials say they intend to offer the vaccine to state prisoners within the next two weeks.
Woman charged in fatal stabbing of sister, Bradford County deputies say
Read full article: Woman charged in fatal stabbing of sister, Bradford County deputies sayA woman was arrested Sunday in connection with the fatal stabbing of her sister, according to the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office said it responded about 1:15 a.m. Sunday to a stabbing in the northeast part of Bradford County. Deputies said they found a woman with at least one stab wound. Deputies and Bradford County Emergency Medical Services personnel attempted first aid, but the woman, who was identified as 31-year-old Rachel Ann Combs, died, the Sheriff’s Office said. As of Sunday, the Sheriff’s Office said, Godwin was in custody at the Bradford County jail.
Man shot to death in Starke early Thursday morning
Read full article: Man shot to death in Starke early Thursday morningA man in his 20s shot in a vehicle parked at an apartment complex on South Water Street just after midnight Thursday died at the scene, according to the Starke Police Department. Officers said the man was shot once outside the Whispering Oaks Apartments. The Bradford County Sheriff’s Office criminal investigators and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement also responded to assist Starke police. The victim was not identified and there was no word about any suspect information.
Bicyclist killed, another critically injured in crash near Clay-Bradford County line
Read full article: Bicyclist killed, another critically injured in crash near Clay-Bradford County lineA bicyclist was killed and another was critically injured Saturday in a crash in Clay County near the Bradford County line. According to the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office, the crash involving one vehicle happened Saturday on U.S. 301 in Highland. The northbound lane of the road was shut down, causing delays north of Lawtey. No more information was immediately available. This story will be updated.
3 jailed in disturbance outside Florida State Prison
Read full article: 3 jailed in disturbance outside Florida State PrisonThree people were arrested over the weekend after staging a noisy disturbance outside Florida State Prison in Starke, authorities said Sunday. By the time deputies arrived, they found the group had vandalized the facility’s property and refused to leave, the Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies said they zeroed in on three people they determined were “inciting the illegal behavior” and, after encountering some resistance, placed them under arrest. “Bradford County has no qualms with anyone wanting to peacefully protest,” Sheriff Gordon Smith said. “However, we will act quickly and decisively when the line is crossed into disorder and criminal behavior.”
Rescue crews locate body of skydiver whose parachute failed
Read full article: Rescue crews locate body of skydiver whose parachute failedNick Perdomo with Team Eagle identified his teammate as Yuset Hernandez, 51. 51-year-old Yuset Hernandez died after parachute malfunctioned. The Krawl’n for the Fallen event runs throughout the weekend. A statement on the Krawl’n for the Fallen Facebook page reads:"Today at Krawl’n for the Fallen we suffered a horrible tragedy. Off Road United Foundation is expecting up to 2,500 people for the weekend event, which features off-road trails and obstacles.
Bradford County man dead, woman questioned after apparent domestic dispute near school
Read full article: Bradford County man dead, woman questioned after apparent domestic dispute near schoolHAMPTON, Fla. – A Bradford County man was found dead Wednesday morning following an apparent domestic dispute not far from an elementary school in Hampton. According to the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office, a woman is being interviewed by detectives following the shooting death. The school is now back to normal, the Sheriff’s Office said. As of 12 p.m., SE 49th Avenue was closed to traffic between County Road 18 and SE 109th Street. The woman involved was also not named by the Sheriff’s Office.
Starke student hit by car as she got off school bus, driver arrested
Read full article: Starke student hit by car as she got off school bus, driver arrestedSTARKE, Fla. – A driver was arrested after a Bradford Middle School student was struck by a car while exiting her school bus Tuesday in Starke. According to the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office, the student was getting off the bus on W. Brownlee Street just after 3 p.m. when a driver passed two cars in front of him in an attempt to get around the bus. Video of the incident showed the bus had stopped and had all lights and signs engaged, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office identified the driver as Carl James Jr.James was arrested, accused of reckless driving and booked into the Bradford County Jail. The student had minor injuries and was transported to Shands of Starke for further evaluation.