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621 TCI inmates in quarantine
More than 600 Taylor Correctional Institute (TCI) inmates have been placed in medical quarantine after being in close contact with a positive coronavirus case or with someone who has exhibited…
Lightning strikes home
By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Staff Writer “Devastation, absolute devastation,” Sarena Peacock said, her voice quivering as she described her home after it was consumed by fire and black plumes of…
U-Haul expired tag leads to methamphetamine bust
A joint drug interdiction operation late Wednesday night resulted in several probable cause traffic stops and the arrest of a local man in possession of seven grams of methamphetamine. Seaven…
Chaney wishes to serve
Political newcomer Dan Chaney is seeking election to the District 5 seat on the Taylor County School Board. “I love our community. I love this town. I am invested in…
Dunnell seeks re-election
Deidra Dunnell is seeking re-election to her District 5 seat on the Taylor County School Board. “In August 2016, I was elected to a four-year term, and since that time…
County votes to bid out EMS
After discussing the future of ambulance service for the past seven months, the Taylor County Commission agreed during a special meeting on Monday to seek bids from third-party companies to…
70% of kids will return to school
The Taylor County School District has announced a two-week “grace period” for students who may want to change their minds when choosing whether to return to “brick and mortar” classes…
County seeks funds to buy Spring Warrior boat ramp
The Taylor County Commission has submitted an amendment to its State Expenditure Plan (SEP) to seek RESTORE Act funding for the acquisition of the Spring Warrior boat ramp site. The…
Glover fills four top school positions
The Taylor County School Board approved four key personnel appointments recommended by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Danny Glover Jr. during its regular meeting Tuesday, July 21, including a new principal…
Beach advisory lifted for Hodges Park
The Florida Department of Health in Taylor County (DOH-Taylor) has lifted an advisory recommending against swimming in the Hodges Park area of Keaton Beach. According to Operations Manager Martine Young,…
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