Starke, Florida

About Starke

Starke is a close-knit town in northern Florida, home to 5,966 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Starke is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.18 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 831 residents per square mile.

📰 Starke News Today

• Florida carries out its 13th execution of the year on a man convicted of killing estranged wife AP News · Aug 18
• Florida carries out its 13th execution of the year on a man convicted of killing estranged wife in Seminole County Orlando Sentinel · Aug 18
• FHP seeking men who ran from Bradford County traffic stop on U.S. 301 firstcoastnews.com · Aug 13
• Vote 2026: Primary election results for Baker County, Bradford County & Starke races on Aug. 18, 2026 News4JAX · Aug 17
• Florida set to carry out 13th execution this year in nation’s busiest death chamber MyNorthwest.com · Aug 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Starke Unique

• The only place in America named Starke — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,966.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Starke

• Beef O Bradys — american
• Blueline Q — barbecue
• Downtown Grill
• Grannies Restaurant
• Huddle House — american
• IHOP — breakfast
• Sonny's BBQ — barbecue
• Tip Thai Cuisine
• Tony and Al's — italian

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Eugene l. Matthews historical museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Starke

• Camp Blanding Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Lincoln City Park reviews ★
• Veteran Memorial Park reviews ★
• Wainwright Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Starke

• BRADFORD ELEMENTARY
• BRADFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• BRADFORD HIGH SCHOOL
• BRADFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL
• BRADFORD VIRTUAL FRANCHISE WITH FLVS
• BRADFORD VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM
• BRADFORD VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED)
• FLORIDA YOUTH CHALLENGE ACADEMY
• NORTH FLORIDA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
• RAINBOW CENTER
• STARKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Starke

🏘️ Nearby Communities