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Portable patient pod protects EMS crews
By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Staff Writer In an effort to protect emergency medical responders from the coronavirus (COVID-19), Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH) emergency medical technician (EMT) Steve Wentz has created…
School closures extended to May 3
As parents ended their first day of navigating the sometimes choppy waters of distance learning with their children Monday, they received surprising news – Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he had…
Lost your job? Here’s how to apply for benefits
Local residents seeking Reemployment Assistance benefits, formerly known as unemployment compensation, are likely to find themselves facing a system overwhelmed with requests due to massive job losses in the wake…
Man attacked with hammer
Investigators spent a month searching for a suspect who allegedly attacked a man with a claw hammer and robbed him. Doctawnus Anderson, 36, was taken into custody Monday, March 30,…
Still no local cases
Taylor County remained one of 15 counties in Florida without a confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19), as of the Florida Department of Health’s (DOH) midday update Thursday. According to the…
How to get tested?
As the number of those diagnosed with the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to climb, locals experiencing respiratory virus symptoms may find themselves asking, “How do I get tested for COVID-19?” The…
Furry friends feel effects of coronavirus scare
Taylor County’s furry friends are the latest victims to feel the impact of the growing coronavirus threat. The county animal shelter continues to be inundated with owner-surrendered dogs, cats, puppies…
Doctors’ Memorial is further restricting visitors
Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH) has decided to further restrict visitors, although the local facility has not yet received a positive test result for COVID-19 (coronavirus). DMH officials say they have…
Property tax due date is extended
Under direction given by Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Revenue (DOR), Taylor County Tax Collector Mark Wiggins has announced that the due date for property taxes has…
Ramps open, but local parks close
Editor’s Note: This article was published on March 27, 2020. One week later, on April 3, 2020, the Taylor County Commission voted unanimously to close all county-controlled public boat ramps…
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