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City seeking two ‘Septic to Sewer’ grants
The City of Perry is applying for a pair of $1.5 million “Septic to Sewer” grants designed to transition 110 homes in the Quail Pointe area off of septic tanks…
Tillman resigns from Big Bend Technical
Big Bend Technical College (BBTC) Director Jodi Tillman submitted her resignation Tuesday, leaving to take a position with the Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) to expand its Career and Technical…
School district also losing its IT director
Just over one month after receiving an $11,000 annual salary increase and a promotion from network manager to an administrative position as IT director, Tim Murphy has tendered his resignation…
State Attorney’s Office declines to prosecute county worker’s DUI
The State Attorney’s Office has declined to prosecute a Taylor County Property Appraiser’s office employee charged with driving under the influence (DUI) on Oct. 1.…
1,200+ customers still without power after Helene
With more than 1,200 Tri-County Eletric Cooperative (TCEC) customers still without power in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, company officials say they are continuing to work with members one-on-one to…
County may soon not have enough firefighters
Taylor County Fire-Rescue (TCFR) could soon be without enough firefighters to fully staff all county fire stations, after two — possibly three — employees have indicated they will soon be…
SBA is out of disaster loan funds for Hurricane Helene
Taylor County residents hoping to use the SBA’s disaster loan program to help cover losses from Hurricane Helene may face a delay in receiving funds.…
Who will be queen?
Contestants in the 2024 Miss Florida Forest Festival pageant invite the community to join them for an evening celebrating “Home” during ceremonies planned this Saturday, Oct. 19. Doors will open…
USDA offers disaster loans
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a new pilot program designed to make it easier for those in rural areas of Florida to access loans and grants to…
‘The Grove’ hopes to provide temp housing
Developers of The Grove apartment village say the local property received minimal damage from Hurricane Helene and they are focused on quickly completing the first phase of the project in…
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