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Steinhatchee, Aucilla areas under river flood warnings
Residents living near local rivers, streams and low-lying areas were warned of possible flash flooding beginning Thursday, as Taylor County and much of the Big Bend continued to be drenched…
Loaded shotgun threat leads to assault charge
A Perry woman is facing a felony aggravated assault charge after allegedly pointing a loaded shotgun at a man and threatening to kill him during a confrontation in the early…
School board approves new principals, assistant principals
The Taylor County School Board cemented proposed changes to the district’s school leadership with little discussion and unanimous votes during its regular meeting held Thursday, June 15, hiring a new…
City considers change to Loughridge rental policy
Those wishing to rent the city-owned facilities at Loughridge Park may soon see some changes to the procedures, as well as the cost.…
Beshears outlines duties of administrative personnel
With a series of new hires, appointments and transfers, each school in the district (with the exception of Steinhatchee School) will now have a dean, an assistant principal (AP) of…
Jax. deputy arrested for battery
A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office deputy has been arrested on felony battery charges stemming from an alleged assault that occurred during what began as a card game among friends on vacation…
Tornado damage!
No one was injured, but several property owners on Houck Road sustained structural damage from what the National Weather Service (NWS) said was an EF-1 tornado with 90 mph winds…
School’s mental health post moved in house
In a bid for “more oversight,” the Taylor County School District will no longer contract out services for a mental health coordinator, but will instead hire an employee that will…
City insurance carrier cautions council
The city’s insurance carrier has once again denied a $4,000 claim submitted by a local man who says the custom rims and ball joints on his car were damaged by…
Boys & Girls Club Teen Center repairs approved
After receiving a single bid, the city council has awarded a $44,797 bid to a local contractor for repairs, renovations and upgrades to the Boys & Girls Club Teen Center…
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