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‘Every resource’ in the air, on the water searching for missing boater
The U.S. Coast Guard had “all the resources we have” on the water and in the air as the search for missing boater Edward “Eddie” Viola, 53, of Steinhatchee entered…
15 arrested, 18 guns recovered
A concentrated patrol by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) last week led to the arrest of 15 suspects on a broad range of charges and the recovery of 18…
Whiddon surprises by passing on plea
Thursday afternoon, all the i’s were dotted and t’s crossed in a plea agreement between the state and murder suspect Manden Whiddon that would have reduced his first degree murder…
Lightning sparks 1,000-acre forest fire in Tide Swamp
A lightning-caused forest fire that started Sunday afternoon in the Tide Swamp area of Taylor County has grown to about 1,000 acres, forestry officials reported Tuesday. The fire grew from…
BREAKING: Manden Whiddon rejects plea deal, hires new attorney
Manden Whiddon, one of three suspects charged in the death of longtime teacher Shelly Strickland, has rejected a plea deal offered by the state and instead hired a new attorney.…
Manden Whiddon expected to change ‘not guilty’ plea
Manden Whiddon, one of three suspects charged in the death of longtime teacher Shelly Strickland, was expected in court Thursday afternoon at 4 for a “change of plea” hearing in…
Barber follows mother’s footsteps
By MARK VIOLA / Staff writer For 2016 Taylor County High School (TCHS) Valedictorian Rebecca Barber, the journey to the top of her class was one she started the moment…
Langford seeks pharmacy degree
By ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI / Staff writer Strolling through New York City’s Central Park, Ashleigh Langford knew she already wanted to return to the Big Apple. “Living in a small…
Dunnell promises ‘fresh leadership, new accountability’ for Dist. 5 seat
“Fresh leadership, high performance and new accountability” is the platform focus of Taylor County School District 5 candidate Deidra Dunnell. “I have been a resident of Taylor County for more…
Teacher escorted from TTI campus in front of students
A Taylor Technical Institute (TTI) instructor was escorted off campus—while in the middle of class and in front of students—on Friday afternoon, May 20. Guy Gibson, whose annual contract was…
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