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🌱 How Bradford’s unbeaten Tornadoes climbed into Florida’s top 10 rankings

Starke, Florida Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Starke! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Bradford’s unbeaten Tornadoes climbed into Florida’s top 10 rankings
  • What the upcoming Starke prison execution means for Florida’s death row

Also on today's calendar: Cold Shot Band Live at Patriot Saloon and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 70.
  • Monday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Raines remains No. 1 as top 10 stays unchanged in The Prep Zone Power Poll (mainstreetdailynews.com) — Bradford High’s Tornadoes from Starke are off to a dominant 4-0 start and hold the No. 9 spot in the latest Prep Zone Power Poll. The rankings highlight how Bradford stacks up against top programs across North Florida, while previewing key upcoming matchups that could shake up the poll as the season moves toward its midpoint.
   

• DeSantis signs death warrant for man convicted in 1986 killing of Indian River County deputy (gulfcoastnewsnow.com) — An execution has been scheduled at Florida State Prison in Starke on October 20 for William Reaves, convicted in the 1986 killing of an Indian River County deputy. The piece explains the original crime, long legal history, and Florida’s broader execution record under Gov. Ron DeSantis, including other upcoming executions and defense efforts to seek a stay.
   

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    Governor Charley E. Johns Conference Center, 1610 N Temple Ave, Starke
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Police want help finding a hit-and-run driver who struck a 20-year-old on a dirt bike in Middleburg (wokv.com)
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  • Which former North Central Florida area high school stars will compete on Saturday, Sept. 19? (ncfloridanews.com)

Ok Starke! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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