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County retains Feagle as chair, Page as vice-chair
Taylor County Commissioner Pam Feagle will remain board chair for another year, after the commission’s annual reorganization held Monday morning. Commissioner Malcolm Page will continue to serve as vice-chair.…
New Historical Landmark Plaque program announced
Few Saturdays go by without a tourist or two (or three or four) stopping at the Historic Perry Station/Old Depot, taking a stroll along its wooden walkway and soaking in…
Clerk reveals more probation problems
After Clerk of Court Annie Mae Murphy notified county commissioners of certain areas of contract “non-compliance,” the county has instructed County Attorney Conrad Bishop to review and amend its agreement…
East Coast admits ‘we are not perfect’
East Coast Court Services (ECCS) Supervising Officer Daryn Wiles admits her company is not perfect and made some mistakes in its early days of providing probation services here. However, Wiles…
Clerk, judge disagree
A recent performance review of probation services has exposed a difference of opinion between County Clerk of Court Annie Mae Murphy and County Judge Bill Blue. Murphy has expressed concern…
Medical marijuana coming to schools?
By SARAH HARDEN / Staff writer On Nov. 13, the Taylor County School Board held a workshop to discuss creating a state-mandated policy outlining the procedures for administering medical marijuana…
Oath of office
Supervisor of Elections Dana Southerland hosted swearing-in ceremonies Thursday, Nov. 15, for Taylor County’s newly-elected and re-elected public officials. County Judge Bill Blue (right) was unopposed in his bid for…
DeSantis, Scott, Fried are officially winners
Eleven days after the 2018 general election — a period of time that included two recounts, multiple lawsuits and national ridicule levied against Florida — the Sunshine State’s votes were…
County administrator fired
Citing a number of job performance issues and lack of local community involvement, county commissioners voted 4-0 to terminate the employment of County Administrator Ted Lakey during a special meeting…
Feagle lists complaints
County Commission Chairwoman Pam Feagle opened discussion on County Administrator Ted Lakey’s contract at Wednesday’s special meeting by reading the following prepared statement: The employment contract for Mr. Lakey is…
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