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    County has no ALPR cameras, but FDLE does

    The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) does not own or directly operate any Flock Safety cameras — or other similar automatic license plate reader (ALPR) systems — although it does…

    Commission hit with 37% health insurance hike

    The Taylor County Commission will hold a special meeting next Tuesday, Aug. 11, to determine the future of the county’s employee health insurance program, after initially facing a 37% premium…

    ‘Oyster Cartel’ restaurant now open on Hwy. 19

    ‘Oyster Cartel’ restaurant now open on Hwy. 19

    Taylor County residents will have a new dining option starting this Friday, Aug. 7, with the official opening of Oyster Cartel located inside Nature Coast Plaza at 2286 South Byron…

    ‘Rock Building’ sells for $310,000

    After a year-long process – including public meeting debates and two rounds of public bidding – the historic Rock Building complex (formerly Perry Elementary School), has been sold.…

    Biddy is named new DMH CEO

    Biddy is named new DMH CEO

    The Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH) Board of Directors has named Ashley Biddy chief executive officer (CEO).…

    Early voting begins Aug. 8

    Early voting for the Aug. 18 primary election begins this Saturday, Aug. 8, and will run through Saturday, Aug. 15.…

    ‘Strong families, communities & faith create a strong future’

    ‘Strong families, communities & faith create a strong future’

    Life creates stories, and mine is one where tragedy gave way to triumph, and sorrow transformed into deep love, loyalty and humility. The political announcement above was submitted and paid…

    Whitfield inducted into Florida 4H Hall of Fame

    Whitfield inducted into Florida 4H Hall of Fame

    Longtime volunteer Diane Whitfield was one of five individuals inducted into the prestigious Florida 4-H Hall of Fame during ceremonies held Thursday, July 30, in Gainesville.…

    55-acre housing development proposed

    Site preparation and pre-development work is underway on U.S. Hwy. 221 North, clearing the way for a proposed 55.4-acre residential community that could eventually include roughly up to 80 home…

    TCSO investigators seize 89 marijuana plants during search of home in Salem

    TCSO investigators seize 89 marijuana plants during search of home in Salem

    Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) investigators seized 89 marijuana plants ranging in size from six inches to seven feet tall Saturday, Aug. 1, during the execution of a search warrant…