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    Schools facing $1.74 million revenue drop

    Although the Taylor County School District’s budget for the current year is projected to see a $1.74 million revenue loss due to a drop in student enrollment, Superintendent of Schools…

    County seeking bids for Keaton, Steinhatchee canal dredging

    With the state-funded efforts to clean up Taylor County’s coastal canals from Hurricane Helene debris now essentially complete, county officials are once again seeking contractors interested in dredging Keaton Beach’s…

    Rebuilding at the Beaches

    Rebuilding at the Beaches

    Three new residential homes — including two with brand-new foundations and pilings — currently under construction at Dekle Beach can be seen in this photo, taken Sunday, May 4. A…

    Ramps will soon accept credit cards

    Those parking their trucks and trailers at the county’s public boat ramps will soon be able to pay the daily fee by credit or debit card, in addition to dropping…

    County, constitutional officers sending information to DOGE team separately

    Although the original deadline for the county to deliver all of the requested information to Governor Ron DeSantis’ newly-created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was last Friday, county officials are…

    County searching for new engineer

    County officials are resigned to the fact they will have to increase the proposed salary range in order to hire a new engineer to eventually replace County Engineer Kenneth Dudley,…

    City council set to review manager

    After completing his second year on the job, City Manager John Hart is expected to receive his second annual performance evaluation from the city council at its upcoming May 13…

    Rest here awhile

    Rest here awhile

    When you’re foot sore and trail tired, even the smallest amenity can feel like a luxury. Whether its running water to wash up with, a hot pot of coffee or…

    Commissioners look for budget cuts

    The Taylor County Commission held its latest budget discussion Tuesday evening, this time spending much of the workshop focusing on potential cuts that could be made to county departments.…

    Moody offers to cut his salary if others agree to join him

    As the Taylor County Commission continues to grapple with how to balance its upcoming budget in light of a projected $3.3 million loss in revenues, the possibility of elected officials…