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Schools ask voters to renew tax
The Taylor School Board has unanimously voted to ask voters to renew a 0.25 mill “critical needs” property tax for an additional four years to help offset an increase in…
Congressional district may change
Regardless of which side wins the current standoff between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature over re-drawing the state’s congressional district map, it appears that Taylor County’s District…
Advisory council hears broadband, BBTC, mill updates
The Foley Community Advisory Council (CAC), in collaboration with Perry-Taylor County Chamber of Commerce, recently held its first quarterly meeting for 2022 hosted by Big Bend Technical College (BBTC) in…
VyStar to merge with First Coast Credit Union
VyStar Credit Union has announced a merger agreement with First Coast Federal Credit Union, a federally chartered credit union headquartered in Jacksonville, that will add about 1,700 members and $11.2…
One COVID-19 case reported over past three weeks
Taylor County has only had one reported case of COVID-19 in the past three weeks. According to the latest report from the Florida Department of Health (DOH), there was one…
1 dead in Saturday shooting
A Lake City man is facing homicide charges after allegedly shooting another man at the Gandy Motor Lodge here during the early morning hours of Saturday, April 9. Elijah Gregory…
County clears way for 120-unit RV park
The Taylor County Commission has approved a zoning change and associated amendment to the county’s Future Land Use Map (FLUM) that will allow for a new 120-unit recreational vehicle (RV)…
Finley appointed as new BBTC assistant director
Former Taylor County High School Principal Chuck Finley was appointed as assistant director of Big Bend Technical College (BBTC) during the school board’s regular meeting, held Tuesday, April 5. He…
Book vending machine unveiled
Remember the excitement you felt as a child of standing in front of a vending machine and getting to choose your very favorite snack for a treat? Substitute those snacks…
Meningococcal outbreak warning
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is responding to an outbreak of meningococcal disease in Florida by responding and investigating each case and recommending vaccinations for those at risk of…
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