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    ‘Lady Dogs open season with 8-0 win

    The Taylor County High School (TCHS) Lady Bulldogs’ varsity soccer team needed just 11 shots on goal to score 8 goals in an 8-0 rout of the Munroe…

    Bulldogs beat Munroe 3-0 in season opener

    Senior Bain Brannen scored twice and assisted on another goal, as the Taylor County High School (TCHS) Bulldogs’ soccer team opened the 2026-27 season with a 3-0 win…

    TCMS Lady ’Dogs defeat last year’s district champs

    Playing their first game under new Head Coach Jenni Wigglesworth, the Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) Lady Bulldogs wasted no time in recording a statement win, Tuesday night…

    ‘Dogs close regular season with 27-7 win

    The Taylor County Bulldogs ended the regular season on a high note, using a stingy defensive effort and a strong rushing attack to cruise to a 27-7 victory…

    News

    Half-cent school sales tax fails

    Taylor County voters rejected the school district’s proposed half-cent sales tax in the Nov. 3…

    0.25-mill school property tax renewed for four years

    On Tuesday, Taylor County voters narrowly approved the school board’s request to keep its 0.25-mill…

    Republicans win Florida governor, Senate races

    Despite a nationwide “blue wave” that flipped control of both chambers of the U.S. Congress…

    Amendment 3 approved;local tax revenues will be cut by $2 million next year

    In Tuesday’s general election, Florida voters narrowly approved Amendment 3, a measure that will dramatically…

    Mosquitoes plaguing county despite two trucks spraying

    After months of drought, followed by several weeks of heavy rain, Taylor County has been…

    District leadership rallies behind superintendent

    Long before he was elected superintendent of schools, Reggie Wentworth was known simply as “Coach,”…

    School board interviews 2 candidates

    School board interviews 2 candidates

    An attorney from a Tallahassee law firm with a deep bench of lawyers and a…

    Community

    Thanksgiving dinner for veterans, senior citizens planned for Nov. 14

    Local veterans and senior citizens are invited to a Thanksgiving dinner that will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Taylor Senior Centers Center, beginning at 1 p.m.…

    Weed will be keynote speaker for Veterans Day Luncheon Nov. 11

    U.S. Army combat veteran and incoming Third Judicial Circuit Judge John Weed will be the keynote speaker for the annual Veterans Day Luncheon planned Wednesday, Nov. 11, at…

    Coat giveaway, gingerbread house decorating party is planned Dec. 5

    Save the date: A coat giveaway and gingerbread house decorating party will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, at Loughridge Park, beginning at 10 a.m. For more information, please…

    Community yard sale now accepting vendors

    Steinhatchee Stingrays Recreation Association (SSRA) will hold a Community Yard Sale Saturday, Nov. 14, from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the playground fund. Pre-registration is…

    Donations are sought for community holiday meal

    Taylor Senior Citizens Center, along with VFW Post 9225 and VFW Post 9225 Auxiliary, will host a Thanksgiving meal for local senior citizens and veterans on Saturday, Nov.…

    Entertainment

    Netflix’s ‘War Machine’ is essentially a remake of the original ‘Predator’

    Netflix’s ‘War Machine’ is essentially a remake of the original ‘Predator’

    By MARK VIOLA Sometimes while watching a movie, I get the feeling that it seems familiar, like I’ve seen another film…

    ‘Sips and Sunsets’ unveils entertainment schedule

    Steinhatchee will host the second annual “Sips and Sunsets” Wine and Craft Beer Festival this weekend with a special VIP celebration…

    ‘Munich: The Edge of War’ has frightening parallels to present day

    ‘Munich: The Edge of War’ has frightening parallels to present day

    By MARK VIOLA It’s not exactly rare to sit down and watch a movie set in the past only to discover…

    Latest stay at ‘Hotel Transylvania’ loses much of the original charm

    Latest stay at ‘Hotel Transylvania’ loses much of the original charm

    By MARK VIOLA I doubt “Hotel Transylvania” immediately comes to mind when people are asked to name their favorite animated franchises,…