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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…
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.…
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