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    ‘Dogs dominate in wet Homecoming win

    Bulldogs’ defensive lineman Dakarin “Fathead” Jackson returned a fumble and an interception for a pair of first-half touchdowns, as the Taylor County Bulldogs dominated Joshua Christian from start…

    Towles leads TCHS golf team to victory over Madison with team-low round of 40

    Taylor County High School (TCHS) senior Wyatt Towles led the Bulldogs’ golf team to a two-stroke victory over Madison County last week with a team-low round of 40.…

    TCMS ‘Dogs edge Madison 13-12 to win conference championship

    By MADDOX WILES The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) Bulldogs edged the Madison County Broncos, 13-12, Tuesday night at Dorsett Stadium to capture the North Florida Middle School…

    TCHS volleyball 12-6 after wins over Gadsden, Madison

    The Taylor County Lady Bulldogs’ volleyball team swept Gadsden County 3-0 in back-to-back games of a doubleheader held on Tuesday, Sept. 22 in the TCHS gym and handled…

    News

    Sales tax ballot language questioned

    With vote-by-mail ballots already arriving in Taylor County mailboxes – and in the hands of…

    Perry man, 64, killed attempting to cross Hwy. 19

    A 64-year-old Perry man was struck and killed while attempting to cross Highway 19 North/Byron…

    Teen critically injured in crash at Ash/Hwy. 19

    Teen critically injured in crash at Ash/Hwy. 19

    For Kayleen Hill, this was to be a year of fantastic firsts — turning 18,…

    County confirms former Animal Control coordinator fired

    The Taylor County Animal Control Shelter has been under new supervision since late July, when…

    Steinhatchee man pleads guilty to drug, weapons charges

    A Steinhatchee man arrested last fall after federal agents and Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO)…

    Edwards is Miss Florida Forest Festival

    Edwards is Miss Florida Forest Festival

    Briana Edwards was crowned Miss Florida Forest during ceremonies held Saturday, Oct. 3, at Forest…

    Early scallop counts called ‘encouraging’

    Early scallop counts called ‘encouraging’

    The 2026 recreational bay scallop season is over along the Taylor County coast, but the…

    Community

    Library book sale is Oct. 10

    The Friends of the Taylor County Public Library will hold its Fall Book Sale on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the Taylor County…

    Join contestants for an adventure in NeverLand

    The Florida Forest Festival’s annual “Little King & Queen Pageant” will be held Saturday, Oct. 10, at Forest Capital Hall, starting at 6 p.m. Some 23 contestants will…

    Pet Photo Contest underway, deadline is Oct. 16

    Fur-babies will get their chance to shine at this year’s Florida Forest Festival — in a Pet Photo Contest that will benefit Taylor County Animal Advocates. Entries, which…

    Baby Photo Contest deadline is Oct. 9

    The deadline for the 2026 Florida Forest Festival Baby Photo Contest is Friday Oct. 9. The fee is $10 each (cash only), and entries can be turned in…

    Sara Beth Terry supports Cast & Co. with ground-breaking concert Oct. 17

    Before they took the stage back in May for a special performance of “Punchlines for Property Lines,” members of Castof Cast & Company rehearsed an original opening number…

    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,…