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Census response affects funding
With an average response rate of 42.6%, nearly 60% of Taylor County’s “self-response” residents are jeopardizing the county’s future school, hospital and food assistance funding by not participating in the…
‘20 seniors ‘cheated’ of final year of school
For all that the Taylor County High School (TCHS) Class of 2020 has lost with the sudden and unforeseen disruption of their senior year, they are also gaining life lessons…
Have a P.O. Box? Census materials will be delayed
Residents who receive their mail by P.O. box or who are on a rural postal route are not scheduled to receive their 2020 U.S. Census materials until at least June…
Florida evaluating options for coronavirus antibodies tests
The state of Florida is currently reviewing and evaluating options before moving forward with testing that could indicate how many people have contracted and already recovered from the COVID-19 strain…
Hunts leave a legacy of service
By DEBRA ANN BUTLER March 2, 2020, marked the dawn of a new era for Jim and Joyce Hunt — retirement. It is a concept and lifestyle change that is…
Taylor has 2nd positive case
By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Staff Writer The Florida Department of Health (DOH) confirmed Taylor County’s second positive coronavirus (COVID-19) case — one of which is linked to a long-term health…
3 arrested for beach burglaries
Thanks to a timely tip and some swift surveillance, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) caught three suspects red-handed with an estimated $7,500 in stolen property early Friday morning. In…
Expired car tag leads to drug arrest
A cache of illegal drugs – including cannabis, MDMA (ecstasy) and methamphetamine – was discovered following a routine traffic stop Sunday night triggered by an expired temporary tag. Perry Police…
Burglar is arrested for 5th time in 8 months
A Perry man was arrested Friday for the fifth time in just eight months and faces charges of trespassing while armed and petit theft. Miles Dandridge Hopkins, 28, is being…
Ramps to remain closed as county awaits Gov. update
Three weeks into Florida Gov. Rick DeSantis’ month-long “Safer at Home” executive order, county officials say they are maintaining the status quo and awaiting further guidance from the state before…
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