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Friday, May 8, 2026

The Gainesville Ledger

Public Safety

Bradford County deputies believe 13-year-old died in camper fire near Starke

Bradford County Sheriff’s Office investigators say they believe a 13-year-old boy named Colton Austin Kuehl was killed when a camper on Southwest 84th Avenue in the Sampson area caught fire Tuesday morning around 9:30 a.m. The medical examiner has been unable to make a positive identification or determine the exact cause of death due to the extent of the fire damage, though the boy remains unaccounted for. The investigation is continuing.

Sources: WCJB TV20

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