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Lakey seeks compensation due to ‘wrongful termination’
Former County Administrator Ted Lakey claims he was wrongfully terminated and is demanding Taylor County compensate him for “violations of his due process” and “attorney’s fees incurred as a result…
FSA: Local 3rd graders tie state average for first time
Taylor County School District officials are celebrating a major accomplishment after learning that local third grade students posted their best-ever results on the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) test since the…
Old DMH building now live on online auction
For the second time this year, the Taylor County Commission is attempting to sell the former Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH) building, this time by online auction. Last month, the commission…
Sentencing delayed
A sentencing hearing for Henry “Teety Pop” Bolden Jr., who was found guilty of “accessory after the fact to first degree murder” related to the January 2018 death of Kashawn…
Early voting begins June 8 for special election
Early voting in the special election for the open Florida House District 7 seat begins Saturday, June 8 and will continue for eight days through June 15. Those who wish…
Not Guilty: Jury deliberates just under an hour in murder trial of former TCI inmate
By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Staff Writer Inmate Cordell Washington is “almost a free man” after being found not guilty of the 2015 murder of fellow state prisoner Steven Benson, following…
‘He knew the verdict’
Cordell Washington presented a calm demeanor throughout the four-day trial, which included delays and juror hiccups. While others might crack staring down the barrel of a murder charge and possible…
‘Missile’ left at Rocky’s 98
Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputies and Taylor County Fire-Rescue responded to a report of a “missile” that had been left by a fisherman at Rocky’s 98 Sunday night, triggering…
Hampton wants hotel for Lake City meeting
Councilwoman Shirlie Hampton, who volunteered to serve as the city’s representative on the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council, is now asking the city to pay for a hotel room…
Pipeline is now 25% completed
The Foley Cellulose Mill’s Fenholloway pipeline project is 25% complete, as crews are taking advantage of the recent dry weather to work in areas that were previously too wet. That…
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