Home » Archives by category » News (Page 35)
Commission agrees to sell two properties, considering 6 others
The Taylor County Commission has agreed to put two county-owned properties north of Shady Grove up for public auction and is keeping the door open to potentially do the same…
Rural County Days at Florida Capitol
Taylor County made a memorable impression on state officials during “Rural County Days” held at the Florida Capitol last week. Dawn Perez and Leslie Merian with the Taylor County Chamber…
Florida TaxWatch weighs in on dispute
Florida’s leading government watchdog recently weighed in on the Four Rivers timber assessment tax dispute, supporting Four Rivers Land and Timber’s position in an appeal filed over the Taylor County…
DEP issues draft permit that would allow GP to move Foley mill discharge location
Despite objections from the Taylor County Commission and the Taylor County Development Authority (TCDA), the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has published notice of a draft permit that would…
County may use reserves to speedup stalled coastal canal dredging
Taylor County commissioners have indicated they are willing to utilize county reserve funds to help speed up coastal canal dredging work at Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee, but only if they…
Residents say condition of canals impacting tourism and livelihoods
The poor condition of the county’s coastal canals and waterways is negatively impacting Taylor County’s tourism economy and hurting the financial well-being of local businesses and residents who rely on…
Traffic stop results in arrest of Sarasota man who allegedly stole $250,000 Porsche in South Florida
A Sarasota man allegedly involved in the 2023 theft of a vintage Porsche valued at $250,000 from a South Florida classic car museum is being held without bond at the…
Woman stabbed trying to intervene in sibling argument; 73-year-old charged with assault
A Perry woman who tried to intervene between a brother and sister engaged in a verbal argument was stabbed during the ensuing scuffle.…
Cars, Elvis and sentimentality
By DEBRA BUTLER / Contributing Columnist Throughout his lifetime, 80-year-old Steinhatchee resident Herb Partin has owned furniture and bedding stores, beauty salons and carpet businesses. But what has stuck with…
Senate passes Simon’s ‘Rural Renaissance’ bill that could bring funding to Taylor County
For the second year in a row, the Florida Senate has unanimously passed Sen. Corey Simon’s “Rural Renaissance” bill (SB 250), which would add or redirect millions of dollars in…
Recent Comments