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School district has adopted ‘School Improvement Plans’
By CAITLYN BURCHETT The Taylor County School District has adopted “School Improvement Plans” for each of the seven schools in the district to address areas that could maintain or increase…
Toll road focus of workshop
The Taylor County Commission will hold a special joint workshop session with members of the Taylor County Development Authority (TCDA) on Thursday, Jan. 16 at noon to discuss the proposed…
Glanton ‘aims high’
Taylor County High School (TCHS) senior Robert Glanton IV will continue to “aim high” both on and off the football field, as the versatile student-athlete has committed to play college…
2 arrests in 10 days
A man caught practically red-handed in a hand-to-hand drug transaction was arrested a second time in as many weeks Saturday, Jan. 11. Aaron Hull, 27, was first arrested on Dec.…
Gun pulled during dispute
A verbal argument regarding property rights escalated to an armed altercation Saturday, Jan. 11, at a residence on A.V. Brannen Road. One of the individuals involved in the altercation, Charles…
Mathis, Hampton, English file to run for local offices
Three more candidates have joined the 2020 election cycle, including two local incumbents. Taylor County School Board member Jeannie Ellen Mathis (District 3) and Perry City Council member Shirlie Hampton…
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…
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