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New Florida laws took effect July 1
While 2020 has already brought many new “normals” to a far-from-normal year, the Florida Legislature has passed a number of new laws that took effect Wednesday, July 1. Out of…
DeSantis vetoes $450,000 in Taylor County projects
Two days before the start of Florida’s new fiscal year, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the state’s $92.2 billion budget — after using his line-item veto power to cut more than…
Beach seeks to succeed Ratliff in appraiser’s seat
Certified Florida Evaluator Shawna Beach has announced her candidacy for the office of Taylor County Property Appraiser after current Property Appraiser Bruce A. Ratliff announced his decision to retire at…
Taylor has first COVID death
Although the exact cause of death has not yet been determined, the Department of Health in Taylor County (DOH-Taylor) has confirmed that a 78-year old female previously diagnosed with COVID-19…
Finding Milo
By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Staff Writer “God is good, God is good. They got Milo.” John Archer’s heart-warming message spread like wildfire throughout Taylor County this week, as he announced…
2 arrested for vehicle burglaries, break-in
Two additional suspects have been arrested in connection to a string of 20-plus vehicle burglaries and business break-ins that happened over the past two months. Investigators issued a probable cause…
150 out of work after GP layoffs
Many local families were in shock this week as 150 Georgia-Pacific (GP) Foley Cellulose mill employees learned they had been laid off or had their positions eliminated as part of…
New 448 area code
A new area code – 448 – has been approved for the area currently served by 850 and the addition brings with it a change to the way landline customers…
McLeod seeks sheriff star
The accountability of the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) begins with the sheriff, and William “Danny” McLeod states that he “would never take the duties and responsibilities entrusted to this…
Miller clarifies toll road stance
County Commission Candidate Ursula Miller wants District 3 voters to know that while her goals include rebuilding local infrastructure, she is not in favor of a proposed toll road. Miller’s…
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