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Airport is no longer buzzing
For approximately five days after Hurricane Michael left a trail of destruction in northwest Florida, the Perry-Foley Airport became a city within a city – serving as a staging area…
Water rises and sparks fly…
With maximum sustained winds of 155 mph, Hurricane Michael was the most powerful hurricane to strike the Florida Panhandle in recorded history — devastating much of the Emerald Coast, including…
Schools are closed Oct. 12 and 15
The Taylor County School District will remain closed today (Friday, Oct. 12) beyond the three days already announced in response to Hurricane Michael. Students will also be off on Monday…
Hundreds flee coast
Residents along the Taylor County coastline responded well to orders to evacuate leading up to Hurricane Michael making landfall along the Florida Panhandle. According to Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO)…
Steady at the Helm
“He loved Taylor County.” That is the first thing Cashway Building Products founder Walter Davis “Buddy” Helm Sr. would want you to know, according to his son, Bud Helm Jr.…
Iron Horse ‘Super Bog’ approved
The Taylor County Commission has voted to approve the “special event” permit necessary to hold the planned Oct. 18-21 “Super Bog” planned at Iron Horse Mud Ranch on Hwy. 19…
Michael makes landfall with 155 mph sustained winds
Hurricane Michael has made landfall near Mexico Beach with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph, making it the strongest hurricane recorded to have hit the Florida Panhandle. A six- to…
First responders unable to respond to calls once winds reach 45 mph
Local emergency first responders will not be able to respond to calls once winds reach 45 mph sustained!! Every one one is urged to evacuate the coast if they have…
Hurricane Michael strengthens to Category 4 with 145 mph winds
Hurricane Michael has strengthened to a major Category 4 hurricane with maximum-sustained winds of 145 mph and the storm is forecast to result in major storm surge of 9 to…
Taylor braces for impact
With forecasters calling for an 8- to 12-foot storm surge along the Taylor County coast on Wednesday due to winds associated with Hurricane Michael, local emergency management officials issued a…
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