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Missing passengers?
First responders attend to one person involved in a two-vehicle crash on Hwy. 19 South Monday afternoon that left one vehicle overturned on its side blocking traffic in the northbound…
Southerland, Wiggins declare to run
The new year brought two new local candidates filing to run in the 2020 election cycle, as two incumbents – Taylor County Supervisor of Elections Dana Southerland and Tax Collector…
Legacy of bravery, honor and courage recognized
Ed Sheffield’s legacy is far greater than what he endured during his 37 and one-half months spent in North Korean war camps nearly seven decades ago. It lies beyond his…
County sells four parcels, bringing total to 11
The Taylor County Commission has sold four additional properties that “escheated” (or reverted to the county) through the tax deed process due to property owners not paying their county taxes.…
New year brings 10¢ increase in minimum wage
Florida’s minimum wage went up by a dime this week, jumping from $8.46 to $8.56 on Wednesday, Jan. 1. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity announced the increase last year,…
Bridge dedication is Jan. 7
The Taylor County Board of Commissioners will host a bridge dedication ceremony in honor of Korean War POW SSGT Edward “Ed” Sheffield Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 11 a.m. at the…
‘I prayed for bombers to wipe out North Korea completely’
By ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI / Managing Editor Ed Sheffield was no stranger to hard work when he joined the U.S. Army just a few months before his 19th birthday. Born…
Texting while driving will result in tickets
Drivers in Florida who are texting while driving can now expect a ticket when caught and pulled over by law enforcement. Although the law that made texting while driving a…
Seifert files to run for state attorney
In the wake of State Attorney Jeff Siegmeister’s unexpected resignation last month, Lake City attorney Christina Nieto Seifert has filed to run to fill the seat this year. Siegmeister’s sudden…
‘Taylor Bill’ would help technical school grades
Calling it a “good day for Taylor County,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Danny Glover Jr. provided a report to school board members on the progress of several bills making their…
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