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Elections ‘smooth’ despite record turnout
Despite record turnout, including the most early votes and mail ballots ever recorded in Taylor County, the full unofficial results from Tuesday night’s general election were available 53 minutes after…
Ausley edges Preston
Although she carried only two counties in the 11-county district, Democrat Loranne Ausley will serve as the next State Senator for District 3, after defeating fellow challenger Republican Marva Harris…
Fiddler Festival to receive exemption?
This past summer, the Taylor County Commission approved an ordinance regulating large-scale concerts in the county, but soon the board will consider amending the language to exempt events sponsored by…
Proud to Serve
U.S. Marine Charles “Wes” Blue’s service to his country will be honoredwith the raising of his memorial flag over Veterans Memorial Park duringVeterans Day ceremonies planned Wednesday, Nov. 11, at…
Taylor boarded ‘Trump train’
While nationwide results are still pending final counts, recounts and court challenges, Taylor County remained aboard the “Trump train” Tuesday, with nearly 77% of local voters casting ballots in favor…
Amendment raising minimum wage to $15 passes; so do three others
Tuesday’s general election will have far-reaching effects on Florida — far beyond who will hold public office the next few years — as the state’s voters approved four of six…
Rep. Shoaf wins re-election
Rep. Jason Shoaf easily won re-election to his District 7 seat in the Florida House in Tuesday’s General Election. Shoaf, a Republican, fended off a challenge from Democrat Taymour Khan,…
Knowles appointed interim clerk of court; flags at half-staff for Murphy
Flags flying over city and county buildings were lowered to half-staff and courthouse offices were closed to allow employees to pay tribute to veteran Clerk of the Court Annie Mae…
Roll-off site roads to be gated off?
New gates will soon be installed at the end of the roads leading to the Steinhatchee and Blue Springs roll-off sites. The gates, which will cost an estimated $1,000, were…
Clerk of Court Murphy dies
Described as the “matriarch” and “heartbeat” of the courthouse, Taylor County Clerk of Court Annie Mae Murphy was the perfect combination of knowledge, experience, dedication, honesty, integrity, toughness and tenderness.…
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