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2 sex predators and 3 offenders arrested locally
Two registered sexual predators and three registered sex offenders – some of whom have been on the registries for more than two decades – were arrested during a recent three-day…
Lightning strike cause of Monday house fire?
A lightning strike is believed to be the probable cause of a structure fire on Potts Still Road Monday afternoon just before lunch. A line of thunderstorms moved through the…
FDEP files notice of intent to issue GP wastewater permit
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has published a notice of intent to issue a wastewater permit that would allow Georgia-Pacific (GP) to move the discharge point of the…
Stranded boaters rescued after vessel took on water in storm
Less than an hour after making a frantic distress call from a disabled vessel that was taking on water in the Gulf during a torrential thunderstorm Monday morning, a boater…
Deadline to register, change parties for primary is July 20
Taylor County voters have less than a week remaining to register to vote or to update their party registration in order to participate in the Aug. 18 primary election.…
‘We can work together to build a strong community’
Dear Friends and Neighbors, My name is Wendy Slaughter, and I am proud to be a lifelong resident of Taylor County. This community has always been my home, and I…
FDEP responds to public comments, outlines changes to GP permit, including more frequent monitoring, additional wells
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has responded to those who provided official comments about a proposed wastewater discharge permit for the former Foley Cellulose Mill, outlining various changes…
County to talk data centers at workshop
When county commissioners rejected a proposed moratorium on data centers in Taylor County at their July 6 board meeting, the board bucked a growing trend around the state that upset…
Schools face $767,000 loss due to projected FTE drop
The Taylor County School District is looking at a projected loss of more than $767,000 in revenues for the coming school year, based on state funding projections that are predicting…
County seeks new building official after McKeever resigns
Taylor County’s building official, Terrance “Terry” McKeever, has informed local officials that he is resigning from his position.…
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