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‘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…
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,…
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