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County trims major projects
Now that the Taylor County Commission has finalized its 2018-19 operational budget, the board is turning its attention to what capital projects will be undertaken in the new fiscal year…
Let’s ride!
Shrieks, giggles and laughter wafted across the field Wednesday evening as children scrambled to land a seat on their favorite rides at the Florida Forest Festival Carnival. Toddlers and teens…
Perry officials lend aid after storm
Just three weeks ago in a small Panhandle town, the first order of business for three newly-elected city council members was to fire the municipality’s longtime city manager. That action…
Grandmother questions supervision of students at accelerated school
A concerned grandmother recently addressed the Taylor County School Board, questioning the way Taylor Accelerated School (TAS) monitors their students. After learning her 17-year-old grandson had only completed six hours…
What does ‘yes’ vote on school tax mean for local students?
When Taylor County voters cast their ballots on Nov. 6 they will have the chance to decide whether or not local schools can continue to provide special classes such as…
Slinging mud
With mud still fresh on the tires from its “Super Bog” event last weekend, Iron Horse Mud Ranch will shine up its monster mud truck for the 2018 Florida Forest…
New AMTEC owner plans to expand
According to the PACEM Solutions International founder and CEO Cory Mills, AMTEC Less- Lethal Systems, Inc. is undergoing an estimated $3.5 million expansion that could potentially double the local workforce…
Man beats girlfriend, spits in officer’s face
A 35-year-old Gainesville man with a history of domestic violence remains in jail here on a $210,000 bond after allegedly beating and attempting to strangle his girlfriend during an attack…
Man walks out of store carrying stolen television
A would-be thief who brazenly walked out the front door of Walmart carrying a television fled when confronted by police and led officers on a foot chase that crossed four…
Father turns in son after recognizing him in ‘wanted’ video
Two juveniles face burglary charges in connection with a string of vehicle break-ins that occurred in the Granger neighborhood off Old Dixie Highway. The father of one of the suspects…
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