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Plan will straighten Deadman’s Curve
The Taylor County Commission is moving closer to acquiring the property necessary to eventually straighten Deadman’s Curve on Beach Road, a project the Florida Department of Transportation has pledged to…
Man beaten with hand-made whip
A Perry man was arrested last week for allegedly beating another man with a four-foot hand-made metal whip that left five swollen and bruised welts. During the attack, the victim…
Out-of-control ‘controlled’ burn
A Lake Bird landowner burned down their own barn Sunday after losing control of a “controlled” burn they were conducting themselves on their property. When Taylor County Fire-Rescue firefighters arrived…
Center St. still closed, Folsom re-opens
The final resolution to a pair of costly roadway repair issues could still be several months away, according to an update from city staff at the city council’s March 9…
Beach Road bridge replacement begins
An upcoming bridge replacement project on Beach Road could impact travel to the coastal areas of the county, requiring residents and visitors to the Beaches area to allow a little…
County to rename sports complex in Ratliff’s honor
Seeking to ensure that future generations of youth sports participants never forget the legacy left by longtime City Recreation Department Director Glenn Ratliff, who died earlier this month, the Taylor…
COVID infection rate below 10% for fifth week
One year after the effects of the coronavirus pandemic began trickling into Taylor County, the area has seen its infection rate remain under the target goal of 10% for the…
Juarez retiring from DOH; Hobby to be acting administrator beginning April 27
During last week’s city council meeting, Department of Health-Taylor (DOH-Taylor) Public Information Officer Martine Young announced that Padraic Juarez, DOH-Taylor Administrator, would be retiring on April 26. Young introduced Tonya…
Wrong-way driver arrested on Hwy. 19
Two Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputies escaped a close call without injuries when they went head-to-head with an intoxicated wrong-way driver on U.S. Highway 19 Sunday night. Sgt. Jeff…
COVID cases, vaccine demand both dropping
While the number of positive COVID-19 test results continues to drop in Taylor County, the number of people calling to make an appointment to receive the vaccine through the local…
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