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Fire contained after burning 30 acres
A Saturday evening wildfire in the area of Potts-Still Road is now 100% contained after consuming approximately 30 acres. Firefighting crews from the Florida Forestry Service (FFS) and Taylor County…
Wentworth responds to ‘learning curve’ and ‘hearsay’ comments after Ball pleads her case to school board
Reacting to a surprise recommendation that her contract be terminated, longtime School Board Attorney Angela Ball went on defense at the start of the school board’s Tuesday, March 24, meeting…
Investigation underway after body found at Keaton
The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) is conducting a death investigation after an angler headed out for a Sunday morning fishing trip spotted the body of a deceased male on…
‘Mock drug checkpoint’ leads to arrest
A substantial amount of marijuana – 129 grams (4.6 ounces) – was seized as the result of a “mock drug checkpoint” coordinated by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) and…
Value Adjustment Board to decide on Four Rivers’ appeal at April 2 meeting
Members of the Taylor County Value Adjustment Board (VAB) will meet on Thursday, April 2 at 5 p.m. to decide on an appeal filed by Four Rivers Land & Timber…
School board votes down Wentworth’s request to replace district attorney Ball
Superintendent of Schools Reggie Wentworth’s recommendation to replace School Board Attorney Angela Ball failed by a 4-1 vote of the Taylor County School Board during the school district’s Tuesday, March…
County officials open to land regulation changes
County officials say a state law passed in 2025 that was intended to prevent counties from making building regulations more restrictive for those attempting to rebuild after hurricanes or other…
County facing a lawsuit over handling of planned Keaton Beach food truck
The Taylor County Commission is facing a potential lawsuit over how county staff and the Taylor County Planning Board allegedly handled a proposed setback variance application from Old Mexico owner…
Stephens files to run for school board seat
David Stephens has filed to run for the Taylor County School Board District 4 seat currently held by Danny Lundy, who has announced he will not seek re-election this year.…
Commission settles dispute over Steinhatchee property
The Taylor County Commission has approved a pre-litigation settlement agreement with a Steinhatchee property owner, under which he waives his right to sue the county, in exchange for the county…
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