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Board closes boat ramps
Reversing its decision from last week, the Taylor County Commission voted unanimously Wednesday evening to close all county-controlled public boat ramps indefinitely due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The…
Sign of the times
Tipped-over shopping carts and locked entrances caught the attention of many local Wal-Mart shoppers this week, as rumors began swirling online about a 10-person limit at the superstore. While that…
Page, Feagle threatened over boat ramp vote
The question of whether to close the county’s public boat ramps has become an increasingly divisive issue, resulting in two Taylor County commissioners reporting they received “threats” via the phone…
Is your job considered essential?
By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Staff Writer Governor Ron DeSantis issued a 30-day “stay-at-home” order Wednesday afternoon, directing all Floridians, including Taylor Countians, to “take a pause” and halt all things…
‘We are still here’
Editor’s Note: As of presstime Thursday, Taylor County was still listed as one of nine Florida counties with no reported cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19). However, that doesn’t mean that…
Hicks Landing also closed to the public
Effective Thursday, April 2, access to the Fenholloway River at Hick’s Landing boat ramp will be closed to the public — except for commercial fishermen. “In the interest of health…
County commission will meet virtually during crisis
After a successful online meeting Wednesday night, the Taylor County Commission will continue to conduct its regular meetings using the same technology to limit public exposure during the ongoing coronavirus…
Tornados strike near Taylor-Jefferson border
The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) responded to several calls of downed trees, but no injuries were reported resulting from one or more tornadoes that reportedly moved through the Jefferson-Taylor…
City passes emergency ordinance due to coronavirus outbreak
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the City of Perry has passed an emergency ordinance declaring a local state of emergency and issued an emergency order closing all city parks…
Schools announce next round of class material distributions
The Taylor County School District is moving into its second week of distance learning, and individual schools have announced the next round distribution of classroom materials for students: Taylor County…
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