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Rec leagues canceled
Although there have been no confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the county, the Taylor County Commission is taking measures to protect the public, including canceling organized sporting events at…
Three employees sent home from Foley mill
By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Staff writer Rumors swirling around the Georgia-Pacific (GP) Foley Cellulose Mill in Perry regarding two confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) are untrue. In an abundance…
Brewfest, MoonPie Pageant, bluegrass festival postponed
The ongoing coronavirus outbreak has resulted in several major events being postponed in Taylor County, including this week’s Big Bend Brewfest, as well as the upcoming MoonPie Princess Pageant and…
2 investigators resign from sheriff’s office
Two drug task force investigators, including a member of the sheriff’s office command structure, recently submitted their resignations to Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett. Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) Drug…
Hunter: ‘Passion for helping people and this community’
Longtime local business owner Mike Hunter has announced his candidacy for the Clerk of Court. “I have a genuine desire to serve this community where I have lived my entire…
Florida activates SBA bridge loans for small businesses affected by coronavirus outbreak
Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program on Monday to support small businesses impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The bridge loan program, managed by…
BREAKING: Taylor County schools will be closed March 23-27 due to coronavirus
Spring break for Taylor County School District students will now last two weeks after state officials ordered schools across the state to be closed March 23-27 due to the ongoing…
Scared or prepared?
Taylor County residents began to feel the ripple effect of disruption to daily life in the wake of nationwide concerns about the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), as city, county and…
Pipeline under Puckett delayed by high water
The installation of pipe underneath Puckett Road at the intersection of Holt Road and Carlton Cemetery Road has been delayed until March 23 due to high levels of groundwater in…
Hepatitis A update
After suffering a Hepatitis A outbreak eight months ago, Taylor County officially has zero new cases of the rare virus, according to local health officials from the Florida Department of…
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