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Gun drawn, man beaten over politics
An argument over differing political views and the recent election escalated into violence Friday afternoon when a Steinhatchee man was arrested after beating another man with his own gun. Nathan…
Machete-wielding woman arrested
A Steinhatchee woman who allegedly threatened her younger sister and mother with a machete during an argument over a cigarette lighter faces two charges of aggravated assault and is being…
County has $2.4 million in CARES funds
To date, 62 individuals and 41 small businesses have received direct assistance through the Taylor County CARES program, but the county still has as much as $2.4 million remaining from…
Health Department: School district doing ‘everything it can’ to protect students, staff
The Taylor County School District is doing “everything it can” to protect students and staff during the current COVID pandemic, according to local Department of Health (DOH) officials. “There really…
Fiddler Crab Festival announces events, entertainment
The 13th annual Fiddler Crab Festival will feature fishing, fireworks and fiddler crabs, in addition to a beer garden and live music, ranging from an Irish River Dance show to…
Training exercises to be allowed at local airport
Asymmetric Solutions will be conducting training exercises at Perry-Foley Airport, including mobility exercises and night-time/low-light operations. The Taylor County Commission approved a contract with the company at its Jan. 19…
Serial killer escapes justice
While the death of Sam Little – branded the nation’s most prolific serial killer by the FBI – in late December was not completely unexpected, local investigators reserved their sympathies…
200 more to get COVID vaccine
In a race against coronavirus, Taylor County’s Department of Health (DOH-Taylor) is holding a mass COVID-19 vaccination event today (Friday) at the local health department. Some 200 doses of the…
Bluegrass, MoonPie events to be restricted
Organizers are moving forward with plans for this year’s Florida State Bluegrass Festival, along with the associated MoonPie Princess Pageant, although both will feature strict capacity limits and other safety…
Boles is growing FFA program, student agriculture knowledge
Sarah Boles, who chartered the inaugural FFA chapter at Taylor County Middle School, has been named the Taylor County School District’s “Teacher of the Year.” “She is an outstanding and…
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