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Former deputy pleads guilty to battery
Former Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputy Michael O’Connor, 32, agreed to voluntarily surrender his criminal justice standard – meaning he can no longer serve in law enforcement – under…
Lakey, county will head to mediation
A mediation hearing has been set for April 2 in an attempt to resolve a lawsuit filed by former County Administrator Ted Lakey against the Taylor County Commission over his…
Commission rolls back COVID restrictions for sports complex
Although capacity limits will remain in place at most county government buildings — including the Taylor County Courthouse and public library, due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns — the county commission…
Health Dept. holds mass vaccinations Jan. 13
Taylor County’s Department of Health (DOH-Taylor) is holding a mass COVID-19 vaccination event today (Wednesday, Jan. 13) at Forest Capital Hall for local healthcare workers and senior citizens (ages 65…
Foley Cut-Off work resumes
For the first time in months, work is once again underway on the ill-fated Foley Cut-Off Road resurfacing project. In a surprising reversal late last month, the company hired to…
Positives jump 121 in 1 week
Taylor County’s reported coronavirus (COVID-19) cases jumped by 121 over the past week, just as local seniors began receiving the first of two doses of the Moderna vaccine. According to…
Hwy. 98 fatality: Pitts was a ‘sweet’ and ‘humble’ ‘gentle giant’
Standing well over six feet tall and with a large frame to match, Tyler Pitts could be an imposing figure. But his large stature belied his sweet, humble nature. “He…
Center St. traffic closed due to possible erosion
A portion of Center Street will remain closed for an unknown amount of time while the City of Perry calls in structural engineers to assess the possible damage caused by…
Computer crash hits 911 center
The Taylor County Communications Center has been forced to resort to handheld radios to dispatch law enforcement, fire rescue and first responders to emergency calls after a major computer system…
No response to Bar inquiry
Former Third Judicial State Attorney Jeff Siegmeister failed to meet a Jan. 6 deadline to respond to inquiries from The Florida Bar regarding allegations that he embezzled nearly $1 million…
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