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Second suspect in Tappe murder back in Taylor Co.
Douglas Mihal was the smallest inmate by stature during his first appearance by video-conference before County Judge Bill Blue on Friday, April 15. But he was facing the most serious…
Five new candidates file to run; Woods switches to sheriff race
The slate of candidates running for local offices continues to expand with five new people–including two former county commissioners–throwing their names into the election, while one candidate has switched races.…
County receives $536,000 to widen Osteen
Taylor County has received an additional $536,000 from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to widen and resurface Osteen Road. The 1.81-mile project will run from U.S. 98 to Woods…
Cancer ‘not getting the best’ of Relay Youth Chair Nicole Myer
For Nicole Myer, who will serve as honorary youth chair of this weekend’s Taylor County Relay For Life, her journey with cancer began with a headache. Six months later, she…
Opening statements begin in Strickland murder trial
Jury selection stretched well into the afternoon with more than 100 prospective jurors coming under scrutiny by prosecutors and defense attorneys alike as the trial for murder suspect Garrett Arrowood…
Mayor says council ‘failed employees’ by not censuring Hampton’s actions
Less than a week after being questioned regarding her interaction with city employees, Councilwoman Shirlie Hampton approached one employee’s mother as well as his wife, and made what they called,…
Proposed resolution outlined pattern of alleged wrongdoing
The censure resolution drafted against Councilwoman Shirlie Hampton details questionable behavior and what might be considered outright violations of the Florida’s Sunshine Laws. The item made the Perry City Councl’s…
Relay For Life is April 23 at Forest Capital
Relay For Life Chair Cyndie All knows you’re busy. She knows there are 101 other events happening this Saturday, April 23. She also knows how hard members of nearly a…
Newman’s quest for answers led her to Mayo Clinic
With Taylor County’s Relay For Life arriving this weekend, the American Cancer Society has selected Deidra McRory Newman to serve as honorary chair of this year’s event, sharing honors with…
Court rules against Rep. Brown, keeping state’s congressional district map intact
The long-running saga surrounding Florida’s congressional districts appears to finally be over after a three-judge panel for the U.S. District Court in Tallahassee ruled against U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown in…
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