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Deputy discovers drugs while picking up suspect on child support warrant
A man being picked up on a child support warrant on Tuesday, May 7, apparently forgot the illegal drugs on his kitchen table when he asked a deputy to step…
Suspect answers ‘yes’ when officer asked if he had been smoking drugs
Observing a man who appeared to be smoking methamphetamine outside a local convenience store Tuesday, May 7, an eyewitness not only called 911, but also recorded the entire incident on…
Local job fair set for May 15
Looking for a job? Some of the biggest employers in Taylor County and all around the Big Bend will be providing information on job openings and taking applications at a…
Stranded…
For Debra Norris, “heaven on earth” is Goose Pasture, situated along the Wacissa River with its crystal-clear flowing waters teeming with bass and winding through a serene woods setting.…
Padgett seeks third term as Taylor County Sheriff
By WAYNE PADGETT / Candidate for Taylor County Sheriff As your Taylor County Sheriff, I am not just a working sheriff and enforcer of the law, but also a leader…
Petition deadline for local candidates is May 13
Local candidates only have a few more days to qualify by the petition method, thereby avoiding the required qualifying fee, which in some cases can total thousands of dollars.…
Fatal wreck on Beach Rd. late Monday
A section of Beach Road was shut down and traffic re-routed late Monday night following a fatal two-vehicle collision on a curve near the intersection with Kelly Grade.…
‘Routine’ traffic stops result in multiple drug arrests, seizures
A series of routine traffic stops this past week led to multiple drug arrests and the seizure of more than 200 prescription pills.…
Century pledges change in Steinhatchee procedures
Century Ambulance officials have pledged to make changes after an unfortunate series of events led to a nearly 30-minute response time to a recent medical emergency in Steinhatchee.…
Grants make up 31% of county’s budget
State and federal grants make up an increasingly large percentage of Taylor County government’s total budget.…
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