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Florida reports 3 storm deaths
Florida officials have reported three fatalities associated with Hurricane Idalia thus far, however none of those occurred in Taylor County.…
FEMA opens two disaster sites here
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) opened two Disaster Recovery Sites on Monday in Perry and Steinhatchee.…
First phase of debris pick-up is underway
Hurricane Idalia debris collection will occur in several phases, so if you miss the first round of pick-up in your area or have more debris than can fit along the…
Tri-County completes power restoration
Although there are those still without power two weeks after Hurricane Idalia battered Taylor County, Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC) officials announced Friday that they had fully restored their system after…
TCMS Bulldogs’ game canceled due to lightning
By MADDOX WILES The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) football game against Jefferson County was canceled Thursday night after an almost two-hour lightening delay.…
‘Dogs resume season Sept. 15 against NFC in Tallahassee
Taylor County High School’s varsity and junior varsity football teams will resume play this week after a two-week hiatus due to Hurricane Idalia.…
City proposing salary increases, rate hikes
The city council is considering adding an estimated $500,000 in recurring operational expenses to its 2023-24 proposed budget in the form of one-time salary adjustments, across-the-board pay increases and the…
Damage to schools to run in the millions
While the Taylor County schools were up and running in nearly-record time following Hurricane Idalia, the district is looking at several months, if not years, to make a full recovery,…
Students’ return ‘a great sight to behold’
Superintendent of Schools Alicia Beshears said students returning to class last Thursday following Hurricane Idalia “was a great sight to behold.”…
City proposes $1 increase to garbage, 5.5% hike to sewer rates, slight change to water
The city council is expected to take action on several utility rate proposals at the first of two budget hearings set for Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 5 p.m.…
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