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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…
High-speed internet coming
Customers of Tri-County Electric Cooperative in Taylor and three other North Florida counties will soon have access to high-speed internet services in what is described as a “first of its…
Commission eying state, federal funds to expand local broadband
With potential state and federal funds available to expand broadband access in the county, the Taylor County Commission is expected to receive a draft report from its Local Technology Planning…
Man tazed by officers
A Perry man is facing attempted homicide charges after allegedly attacking a local police officer with a knife Wednesday afternoon. No one was injured during the attack, and the suspect,…
Public hearing on marina tax break set for April 19
The Taylor County Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing to consider whether or not to provide a tax incentive to the currently-under-construction Steinhatchee Marina at Deadman’s Bay at…
5 weeks remain to qualify to run by petition method
Just five weeks remain for those wishing to run for local elected office this year to qualify through the petition method and avoid paying the qualifying fee. According to Supervisor…
‘Grow Our Own’ teachers
The Taylor County School District is one step closer to a “Grow Our Own” teacher recruitment policy, with school board members approving program guidelines Tuesday to be advertised for a…
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