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Residents review flood zone map
Property owners concerned that a new draft Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) could result in higher insurance rates and requirements streamed into Forest Capital Hall for three hours Wednesday to…
Shorter wait, more fishing
In an attempt to combat congestion at the Keaton Beach public boat ramp, county crews are creating a “third lane” for Beach Road in front of the ramp’s entrances. According…
TTI celebrates its 50th with a name change: Big Bend Technical College
Since its doors opened in 1967, Taylor Technical Institute (TTI) has tailored itself as a center where students receive “real world training” that translates to real world skills and careers.…
Funding issues resolved for live-fire training facility
Taylor County Fire-Rescue’s planned live-fire training facility looks to soon become a reality after numerous delays due to funding shortfalls. Fire Chief Dan Cassel gave county commissioners an update on…
TCFR awarded $16,895 grant from Firehouse Subs for training system
Taylor County Fire-Rescue recently received a $16,895 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to purchase a digital fire extinguishing training system Consisting of a Bullex Smoke Generator 4000…
FDOT takes on removal of grounded ‘Louisa’
While Dixie County no longer wants Steinhatchee’s run-aground Louisa to build an artificial reef, local officials still hope the 40-ton vessel will soon be on its way out of the…
GP confirms 7000-gallon citric acid spill
A 7000-gallon citric acid spill was reported at Georgia Pacific’s (GP) Cellulose Mill Tuesday morning, which plant officials said posed “no danger to employees and minimal impact to the environment.”…
Lundy was ‘friend to a fault’
After nearly a lifetime of struggles, Rebecca N. Lundy was in a good place. Her sisters said she had mended fences with her grown children and was looking forward to…
Woman airlifted after bar melee
Perry woman was airlifted to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Saturday with serious injuries–including a broken jaw, cracked skull and broken nose–she received during a midnight melee at a local restaurant. The…
History & heritage take center stage
History and heritage will take centerstage Saturday, April 29, during the second annual Taylor County Historical Society Heritage Pageant, which will be held at the Taylor County Middle School auditorium…
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