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Local traffic backs up as thousands flee Milton
Fresh off the devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene, local emergency officials are keeping a wary (and weary) eye on Hurricane Milton, which is projected to hit the west coast…
30+ housing trailers distributed here so far
More than 30 emergency housing trailers have been either delivered or picked up by those displaced by Hurricane Helene, and more are expected to go out each day.…
Coastal sewer district asks customers to retain service
The volunteer board overseeing the Taylor Coastal Water & Sewer District, which provides utilities to Keaton Beach and surrounding areas, is fighting to stay afloat and financially solvent in the…
More than 12 arrested during storm curfews
Local law enforcement, supported by numerous departments and fellow officers from across the state, have held the line, not only on a county-wide curfew imposed due to Hurricane Helene, but…
Woman arrested for frying pan attack
Cynthia Diana Schranz, 61, allegedly began her day by drinking Red Stag whiskey with her coffee. Then, she ran out of cigarettes.…
Mud bog canceled due to back-to-back hurricanes
The owners of Iron Horse Mud Ranch in Taylor County have announced they will cancel their annual October “Super Bog” due to back-to-back impacts from major hurricanes.…
Forest Festival canceled for 2024
In a very difficult and “heart-wrenching” decision, the Florida Forest Festival (FFF) Board of Directors met Wednesday evening and moved to cancel the majority of the Florida Forest Festival (FFF)…
Early estimates count 250-300 homes destroyed by hurricane
Just over one year after devastating physical and economic damage dealt by Hurricane Idalia and the closure of the Georgia-Pacific Foley Cellulose mill, Taylor County has been dealt another major…
Charges are dropped against man accused of stealing at beaches
Felony theft charges have been dropped against a Tampa man who was arrested Monday, Sept. 30, for allegedly stealing a fishing pole while dropping portable toilets in the beaches area.…
1,900 mutual aid personnel helping TCEC restore power
Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC) crews, joined by 1,900 mutual-aid personnel, are continuing to work to restore power to those in Taylor County and elsewhere impacted by Hurricane Helene.…
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