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    Bulldogs get bad weather bye week

    The Taylor County varsity football team will not have to worry about dodging wet and rainy weather this Friday night — when many other Big Bend teams are…

    TCHS Lady Bulldogs volleyball now 13-8

    After reeling off five straight wins, the Taylor County Lady Bulldogs’ volleyball team had lost two straight heading into a big regular season finale match against rival Lafayette…

    McLeod commits to play for John Melvin Christian

    Taylor County High School (TCHS) Bulldogs baseball player Peyton McLeod has committed to play collegiate baseball at John Melvin Christian College.…

    ‘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…

    News

    TCSO identifies ‘person of interest’ in homicide

    TCSO identifies ‘person of interest’ in homicide

    The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) has identified a vehicle and a “person of interest”…

    What happens now with sales tax referendum?

    Could one incorrect word in the title of a ballot referendum derail or delay a…

    School board shifts meeting to avoid political event

    Despite objections from outgoing attorney Angela Ball and board member Deidra Dunnell, the Taylor County…

    North Florida is bracing for Hurricane Isaias

    Arriving two weeks after the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, local officials are not taking…

    County rejects grant for seafood facility study

    In an abrupt about-face, the Taylor County Commission voted 3-1 Monday evening to give back…

    48 HOURS: TCSO deals with 3 violent cases in 2 days

    One victim hit in the head with a hammer, another forced to eat dirt and…

    Sales tax ballot language questioned

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

    Community

    Downtown’s 2nd Friday cancelled

    The 2nd Friday Event planned for Friday, Oct. 9, from 5:30-8 p.m. has been cancelled due to weather.…

    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…

    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,…