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Paddleboarders blown 15 miles from Cedar Key
A pair of teens missing for more than 16 hours when their inflatable paddleboard was blown nearly 15 miles away from Cedar Key were discovered by a trio of fishermen…
Freeman indicted for 1st-degree murder
A Taylor County grand jury handed down an indictment for first degree murder against Jacques Renard Freeman, 31, on Monday, March 17, along with two additional charges: felony murder in…
Commission to resume budget talks next week
The Taylor County Commission will resume budget discussions next week, as board members work to find ways to compensate for an expected $3.3 million revenue loss due to the closure…
What options does the county have to raise its revenues?
Although Taylor County commissioners have made it clear during their ongoing budget discussions that they want to cut budgets before considering any tax increases or new special assessments, it is…
City hopes new billing system will address post office delays
City of Perry officials are in the process of having a new computerized billing system installed they hope will address ongoing issues with city utility customers receiving their water, sewer,…
Beach Road crash involved underage driver
An underage driver — reportedly driving without a license — was involved in a two-vehicle collision on Beach Road at the intersection with Ma Dixon Road Friday afternoon.…
Brooks Scanlon artifact ‘safely’ delivered to Historical Society
The Taylor County Historical Society has received what is perhaps its heftiest donation to date – an office safe weighing in at nearly 2,000 pounds that was once used by…
Blustery weather for Brewfest
Despite some gusty winds, the 2025 Big Bend Brewfest was a big success, with a great turn-out, awesome food from numerous food trucks, numerous craft vendors and a large variety…
County approves proposal for boat ramp bypass study
The Taylor County Commission is one step closer to determining the feasibility of constructing transportation bypasses that would alleviate traffic congestion around the Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee boat ramps.…
Finley, McCall shed ‘interim’ labels
Superintendent of Schools Reggie Wentworth has decided to remove the “interim” label from both Taylor County High School (TCHS) Principal Chuck Finley and Big Bend Technical College (BBTC) Director Shelbi…
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