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GP manager pledges to live in Taylor County
Perry Kiwanis Club members gave new Georgia-Pacific (GP) Foley Mill General Manager Thomas Kicklighter a round of applause this week after learning that he and his wife, Naomi, will be…
Supervisor of Elections warns of a ‘potentially confusing mailing’
The Taylor County Supervisor of Elections office is warning residents that a non-government organization has scheduled an annual mass mailing that could confuse and/or mislead local voters. Voter Participation Center…
Naked attacker busts into home
A Perry man is being held on a $106,000 bond after breaking into a residence and attacking the homeowner – while naked and under the influence of an unknown substance.…
American Legion Post commander is arrested for operating ‘gambling house’
The commander of American Legion Post 291 in Steinhatchee was arrested Saturday and charged with a third degree felony for operating a gambling house following an undercover operation in which…
‘Why do you love America?’
That was the question posed to each contestant in Friday’s Little Miss Red, White & Blue Pageant held at Forest Capital Hall. Answers included everything from “Because it’s the home…
B&G Club wins Head Start grant
The Boys & Girls Club of North Central Florida has been awarded the grant to operate Head Start and Early Head Start services in Taylor County. The Boys & Girls…
2020 election right around corner
With the Florida House District 7 special election now in the rearview mirror, Taylor County Supervisor of Elections Dana Southerland is beginning preparations for the upcoming 2020 election cycle. “Everything…
BBTC expands Electronic Technology program
Big Bend Technical College (BBTC) is expanding its Electronic Technology I program to be able to accommodate more students. At the Taylor County School Board’s May 21 meeting, BBTC Director…
Commission approves setback changes for properties that pre-date comprehensive plan
The Taylor County Commission unanimously approved a change to the county’s Land Development Code (LDC) which provides for less stringent building setback requirements for non-conforming lots that predate the comprehensive…
Irresistible sales pitch
The next generation of downtown entrepreneurs flashed megawatt smiles while manning a lemonade stand Friday morning. Shown are sisters Kaylee and Emma Vann and Karis and Raylann Whitfield.…
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