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Man, 33, charged with lewd, lascivious battery on a minor
A 33-year-old Taylor County man allegedly used a false name and profile on Facebook to stalk potential underage victims, a move which ultimately led to an alleged sexual assault on…
Governor names Coker NFCC trustee
Florida Governor Rick Scott has announced the appointment of Jon Travis Coker to the North Florida Community College (NFCC) District Board of Trustees along with one other appointment. Coker, 50,…
Old hospital building: Save it or tear it down?
Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH) moved to its current location more than a decade ago and its former building on Ash Street has been empty since, left vacant and in increasing…
Giddens signs letter of intent to run for FAU
Taylor County High senior Meagan Giddens has signed a letter of intent to run cross country and track at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. Giddens, who has a grade…
Wine sales now allowed on Sundays in county
The Taylor County Commission agreed unanimously Tuesday to allow wine sales on Sundays, joining beer and malt beverages, which were previously available. The commissioners were first approached about the issue…
Epic true story in ‘The Heart of the Sea’ sunk by sloppy editing, special effects
By MARK VIOLA Although it was considered a financial failure during its author’s life, Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick” has become one of the famous and celebrated American novels of all…
Blount out for the rest of the NFL season with hip injury
The New England Patriots’ running back LeGarrette Blount will miss the rest of the NFL season after suffering an injury to his left hip in Sunday’s game against Houston. The…
Deadline extended for Hall of Fame nominations
The deadline to submit nominees for the Taylor County Educators’ Hall of Fame has been extended until Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2016. Nomination forms are available at the Alton H. Wentworth…
Tallahassee Ballet brings ‘The Nutcracker’ to life
Tallahassee Ballet is encouraging everyone to treat themselves to “one of the holiday season’s most treasured and adored” performances, “The Nutcracker.” “Share the excitement and magic with your family and…
Commission presented $65,000 return
Aucilla Area Solid Waste representatives visited the Taylor County Commission to provide an update on the facility and to present a $65,478 dividend check to the county. Engineer Frank Darabi…
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