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    American Legion Post commander is arrested for operating ‘gambling house’

    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?’

    ‘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

    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.…

    New head coach has Bama roots

    New head coach has Bama roots

    The Bulldogs have a new top dog, as Taylor County High School (TCHS) Principal Charles Finley introduced new Head Coach/Athletic Director Maurice Belser Jr. to staff, coaches, players and parents…

    Guardians to protect schools

    By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Staff Writer After undergoing extensive training this summer, several non-instructional staff members will walk the halls of Taylor County schools as early as August 2019 as…

    Schools to see some new faces

    Taylor County students and parents will see some new faces – as well as some familiar faces in new places – during the upcoming 2019-20 school year, after the school…