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How can you protect your identity?
Local law enforcement agencies are partnering with Big Bend Crimestoppers to host a free public forum on Identify Protection 101 Monday, Jan. 26. The one-hour event will be held at…
Commissioners accused of treason
The Taylor County Commission was accused of treason against the U.S. Constitution Tuesday night for the county’s Vision 2060 plan as well as its membership in the Florida Association of…
Governor selects Taylor County native Swearingen to lead FDLE
Taylor County native Rick Swearingen, who was named interim commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) last month, has been named the permanent commissioner by the Florida Cabinet.…
Schedule set for new walking trail from Coastal Park to Dark Island
This time next year, work should be starting on a walking trail from Keaton Beach Coastal Park to Dark Island. The 2.4-mile project, which is projected to cost up to…
‘American Sniper’: a powerful look at the price soldiers pay
By MARK VIOLA When going to the theater, it’s always interesting to see how an audience reacts when a movie ends. Sometimes you get applause. Sometimes you get boos. Sometimes…
‘Inherent Vice’ is a weird, trippy movie that meanders to its end
By MARK VIOLA I’ve reviewed hundreds of movies over the past eight years or so, but I don’t think I’ve ever tried to review a movie quite like “Inherent Vice.”…
Carell, Tatum leave comedy behind for compelling work in ‘Foxcatcher’
By MARK VIOLA Of the five performances nominated for Best Actor at this year’s Academy Awards, four are for portrayals of real people: Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle in “American…
‘Boyhood’ is not a gimmick, it is the ultimate coming of age story
By MARK VIOLA “Boyhood,” from director Richard Linklater (“School of Rock,” “Before Midnight”), was first released late last summer in a limited number of theaters, will most assuredly return in…
Softball league begins sign-up
Registration for the Taylor County Fastpitch Parents Association (TCFPA) softball league is now underway and will continue through Feb. 20th. Girls ages 5 through 15 are eligible to participate. New…
Girls alumni soccer game is postponed
The Taylor County High girls soccer team’s game with the alumni soccer players has been postponed from this Friday night until Friday, Jan. 30, due to a good chance of…
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