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    Hodges Park and sports complex re-open

    In addition to re-opening county-controlled boat ramps, the Taylor County Commission agreed this week to re-open Hodges Park, Shady Grove Community Park and portions of the Taylor County Sports Complex.…

    County temporarily restricts boat ramp parking

    Thursday morning a steady stream of boaters launched from the Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee public boat ramps, where Taylor County Sheriff’s Office deputies were stationed to assist with parking and…

    Commissioners vote 3-2 to re-open public boat ramps

    Commissioners vote 3-2 to re-open public boat ramps

    Toward the end of a lengthy and emotionally-charged four-hour meeting, the Taylor County Commission voted 3-2 Monday evening to re-open all county-controlled boat ramps beginning Thursday, May 7. Concrete barriers…

    Home invasion, parking lot shoot-out linked?

    The Perry Police Department (PPD) is asking for the public’s help with its investigation into an home invasion that occurred in early April and is possibly linked to a shoot-out…

    COVID-19 testing to expand locally

    COVID-19 testing to expand locally

    At Monday’s county commission meeting, local Department of Health (DOH) officials announced they will begin testing the public at large for coronavirus (COVID-19) later this week. According to DOH-Taylor Administrator…

    The smile behind the mask

    The smile behind the mask

    By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Staff Writer Every day, hundreds of nervous, potentially COVID-19 positive people line up at Tallahassee drive-through testing centers, waiting in line to be swabbed by medical…

    Georgia-Pacific will re-open Hick’s Landing ramp May 7

    Hick’s Landing Boat Ramp will re-open to the general public on Thursday, May 7, according to local Georgia-Pacific Foley Mill officials. According to a GP press release, Hampton Springs Road,…

    Econfina River State Park ready for daytime boat ramp users

    Econfina River State Park and boat ramp re-opened for daytime use on Monday, May 4, under “limited visitation” guidelines released by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). As part…

    Graduation split into parts, filmed

    Taylor County High School (TCHS) will host a series of individual graduation ceremonies for seniors beginning Monday, May 18, and continuing through Thursday, May 21. Due to COVID-19 concerns, this…

    Cause of death released

    William “Dusty” Knight, 30, died of an accidental drug overdose, and not from injuries sustained in a vehicle crash he was involved in two days prior to his Dec. 1,…