Starke Fire Rescue responded to a traffic crash on Nov. 5 2025 after a pickup truck struck the side of an old convenience store located next to the former Southside Elementary School on Water Street. Engine 1 arrived on scene and confirmed that there were no hazards present following the crash. Crews ensured the scene was safe and monitored conditions as the situation was secured. No additional threats to the public were reported, and the incident was handled without further complications.