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Trump, Biden carry Taylor
President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden carried both Taylor County and the state in Florida’s Republican and Democrat presidential preference primaries held Tuesday. In the Republican primary,…
Hope remains: Rising from the ashes
By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Staff WriterAn old hope chest, fished from the blown out window of a burning house, is all that remains of Lynn Brown’s personal belongings after a…
Comcast closing local office
Comcast has announced the impending closure of its long-standing local customer service center, but is assuring customers that the change will not impact Xfinity services. Beginning April 29, the Comcast…
No cases in Taylor
Taylor County had no cases of coronavirus (COVID-9), nor any presumptive cases, as of presstime Tuesday, even as the state’s numbers reached triple digits with the Florida Department of Health…
Rec leagues canceled
Although there have been no confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the county, the Taylor County Commission is taking measures to protect the public, including canceling organized sporting events at…
Three employees sent home from Foley mill
By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Staff writer Rumors swirling around the Georgia-Pacific (GP) Foley Cellulose Mill in Perry regarding two confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) are untrue. In an abundance…
Brewfest, MoonPie Pageant, bluegrass festival postponed
The ongoing coronavirus outbreak has resulted in several major events being postponed in Taylor County, including this week’s Big Bend Brewfest, as well as the upcoming MoonPie Princess Pageant and…
2 investigators resign from sheriff’s office
Two drug task force investigators, including a member of the sheriff’s office command structure, recently submitted their resignations to Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett. Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) Drug…
Hunter: ‘Passion for helping people and this community’
Longtime local business owner Mike Hunter has announced his candidacy for the Clerk of Court. “I have a genuine desire to serve this community where I have lived my entire…
Florida activates SBA bridge loans for small businesses affected by coronavirus outbreak
Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program on Monday to support small businesses impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The bridge loan program, managed by…
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