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Welcome to Bradford CountyBradford County is a rural community located in Northeast Florida. Bradford was founded as New River County in 1858 but was renamed Bradford County in 1861. The county has a population of 27,000 people and covers 294 square miles. Bradford County is home to the City of Starke, City of Lawtey, City of Hampton and the Town of Brooker with Starke being the county seat. |
Budgets, Audits & Financial StatementsThe Finance Department provides budgetary, accounting and financial reporting services for the Board of County Commissioners and the Office of the Clerk. Duties include: processing payroll; disbursing payments on contracts and purchases made within budgetary guidelines; and overseeing the preparation and presentation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of Bradford County, the Financial Statements of the Board of County Commissioners and the Clerk of the Circuit Court. |
Mission, Vision And Values StatementsThe mission of the Board of County Commissioners of Bradford County, Florida is to protect the health, safety and welfare of and to positively impact the lives of the citizens of our community through the provision of high-quality, cost-effective local government services. |
COUNTY CLOSURE : JULY 4TH HOLIDAY
Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that state offices will be closed on Thursday, July 2, 2026; Friday, July 3, 2026; and Monday, July 6, 2026, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
Accordingly, the Bradford County Board of County Commissioners has announced that all county offices will also be closed on these dates.
This year’s celebration is especially significant as the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of American independence.
Please note that the Clerk’s Office will remain open, and all court offices will continue normal operations during this period.













