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Coker inducted into ‘Hall of Fame’
Surrounded by family, friends and players, former Taylor County High School (TCHS) Head Football Coach Elmer Coker was inducted into the Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) “Hall of Fame” during…
Bicycle traffic stop leads to meth arrest
A Steinhatchee man who was released from prison five weeks ago following his fifth incarceration found himself back in law enforcement custody Thursday after being arrested for drug possession. Taylor…
Second Lake City attorney enters state attorney race
A second Lake City attorney – this one working within the office he hopes to lead — has entered the race for Third Judicial Circuit state attorney. John Foster Durrett,…
Shoaf ‘doesn’t see a need’ for Suncoast Parkway extension
The proposed Suncoast Parkway extension, which will likely pass through Taylor County if it is constructed, was approved last year as one of the Florida Legislature’s main priorities. However, Taylor…
Shoaf reveals his legislative focus
On the eve of his first session in the Florida Legislature, State Rep. Jason Shoaf this week provided the Perry Rotary Club with an overview of the bills he will…
Local bid preference debated
The Taylor County School Board is one step closer to adopting a policy that would give local companies a preference when bidding on providing goods or services for the local…
Dunnell: Minorities, females deserve advantage
In addition to a “local bid preference” policy currently under consideration by the Taylor County School District, School Board Member Deidra Dunnell is advocating that minority and female-owned businesses also…
Local boy invited to meet Luke Combs
Four months after a six-second video of Taylor County youngster Cole Ellison singing Luke Combs’ hit song “Beer Never Broke My Heart” went viral online, the three-year-old and his parents…
Commissioners declare Taylor Second Amendment sanctuary
County commissioners unanimously declared Taylor County a “Second Amendment Sanctuary” Monday evening, joining at least 15 other Florida counties who have done the same. While commissioners acknowledged the resolution does…
New arrival in hurry to greet 2020
New arrival Liberty Fitchett was in a hurry to start the new year. Originally due on Jan. 6, the seven-pound, 14-ounce baby girl skipped ahead a few days and made…
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