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Red snapper season closes July 11 in state waters
The 2016 recreational red snapper season in Gulf of Mexico state waters closes July 11, with the last day of harvest being July 10. The season will re-open Fridays, Saturdays…
Perry men hit, killed in Texas, Florida crashes
Two Perry men died last week after being run over by oncoming vehicles in separate states and under separate circumstances. Funeral services for Roger William Sadousky Jr., 43, and Robert…
Johnson resigns as TTI director
The Taylor County School District has lost two site administrators in the past two weeks, with Taylor Technical Institute (TTI) Director Judy Johnson leaving to take a job in Lee…
Learn more about the Tallahassee National Cemetery July 12
Tallahassee National Cemetery director Raymond Miller will be the featured speaker at the Tuesday, July 12, meeting of the local VFW post. “He will be giving us information on the…
Blood drive July 4
Local residents are encouraged to include a blood donation as part of their Fourth of July activities. A blood drive will be held at Walmart from 11 a.m. to 5…
Review: ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ is a disappointing disaster of a movie
By MARK VIOLA Twenty years ago, “Independence Day” blasted its way into theaters, blowing up half the world in the process, along with making Will Smith an action star and…
Beshears nabs third term; Payne, Sigmeister unopposed for offices
Several area representatives earned new terms in office last week after winning re-election unopposed, including Florida Rep. Halsey Beshears. Qualifying for state and district candidates concluded Friday, June 24. PHOTO:…
FWC to fund high school fishing teams
By AMBER NABORS / Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Participation in rough-and-tumble sports is a great way to get high schoolers exercising. But there are many students who want…
Review: ‘Free State of Jones’ tells a fascinating true story from the American Civil War
By MARK VIOLA One hundred and 51 years after the end of the American Civil War, there are still plenty of high emotions surrounding the conflict, especially here in the…
Russell announces candidacy, pledging ‘change and action’
Frank Russell, saying he wants “action not reaction” from local government, has announced his candidacy for the Dist. 3 county commission seat. “I believe the past few years have been…
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