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First-ever shark attack off local coast
Although sharks are commonly sighted in the Gulf waters off Taylor County, reported shark attacks — especially like the one that occurred June 30 — are exceedingly rare. Prior to…
Blown tire triggers roll-over
A Valdosta, Ga., woman was seriously injured in a single vehicle roll-over crash late Sunday, July 3 near Shady Grove. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report, the SUV…
Beshears hired
The Taylor County School Board voted to appoint incoming Superintendent of Schools Alicia Beshears as interim superintendent at a special meeting held Tuesday, following the resignation of current interim Superintendent…
New laws take effect July 1
Following one of the busiest legislative sessions in recent memory, more than 140 new laws are set to take effect in Florida today (Friday, July 1). The new laws cover…
Chamber asks city to again fund fireworks
There will be no fireworks show in downtown Perry this year, but the local Chamber of Commerce is lighting the fuse that could bring back the annual July 4th Downtown…
Small county-owned Keaton lot up for bid
Those wishing to bid on a county-owned lot in Keaton Beach currently up for auction have until Friday, July 15. This is the second time the Taylor County Commission has…
DMH invites the Blue to visit new ‘LEO Lounge’
Beginning July 1, Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH) will open its “Law Enforcement Lounge,” creating a specific site on the local hospital campus where law enforcement officers can complete assigned duties…
‘Freedom Week’ sales tax holiday will run until July 7
Florida’s “Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday” begins today (Friday, July 1) and will run through Thursday, July 7, providing tax relief on purchases of outdoor, boating and fishing supplies, as…
Dyal to resign, board may hire Beshears early
During a special meeting Tuesday night, the Taylor County School Board was expected to hire Superintendent-elect Alicia Beshears on an interim basis following the resignation of current interim Superintendent Paul…
Steinhatchee couple escapes inferno alive
A Steinhatchee couple managed to escape with just the clothes on their backs when fire destroyed their home located at 918 Riverside Drive SE in Steinhatchee early Sunday morning. With…
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