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Local captains working with debris removal contractors
Contractors hired by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) continue to remove hurricane debris from area waterways, most recently concentrating their efforts on Steinhatchee and Keaton Beach.…
Body found in river ID’d as Alabama man
For nearly 30 years, the family of James Aaron Toole has marked the anniversary of his disappearance with hope and despair – hope they might one day find answers as…
End of an era
The GP Foley Cellulose Mill continued shutting down this past week, producing its last “jumbo roll” on Sunday morning, Oct. 1. The last roll of paper was signed by employees…
Remedies sentenced to 20 years for bar stabbing
Nikki Remedies, 50, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Monday, Oct. 2 after being convicted of second degree murder for the January 2021 stabbing death of Gisella “Gee”…
Arrest made in burglaries
One suspect is in custody, and more arrests are expected, in connection to a string of recent burglaries committed in the city limits, stretching from downtown Perry to South Jefferson…
Regional planning council to ‘quantify’ economic impact
The North Central Florida Regional Planning Council (NCFRPC) will develop an economic impact study to quantify the potential financial impacts to Taylor County from the impending closure of Georgia-Pacific’s (GP)…
City passes budget amidst uncertainty over mill’s impact
Faced with an unknown revenue shortfall that could rise to nearly $1 million due to the closure of the Georgia-Pacific (GP) Foley Cellulose Mill, the city council made several changes…
Council raises rates for sewer, garbage
At their Sept. 26 final budget hearing for the upcoming 2022-23 fiscal year, the city council voted 5-0 to adopt an ordinance adjusting monthly utility rates that will see the…
School district will feel impact of Foley closure
While the state will likely supplement some of the tax dollars the school district stands to lose due to the upcoming closing of the Georgia-Pacific mill here, the real pinch…
2023 Little King & Queen
Taylor County’s newest Florida Forest Festial royalty was crowned during ceremonies held Saturday, Sept. 30, at Crosspoint Baptist Fellowship. The winners of the annual Little King and Queen Pageant were:…
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