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    11 apply for Russell’s seat on commission

    As of March 30, a total of 11 Taylor County residents have applied in hopes of being appointed to fill the District 3 County Commission seat left vacant by the…

    Why is seat still vacant?

    At the same April 2 meeting the Taylor County Commission adopted a resolution to honor the late Commissioner Frank Russell, fellow board members and local residents questioned why Florida Governor…

    Bluegrass Festival this weekend

    Bluegrass Festival this weekend

    The 16th annual Florida State Bluegrass Festival strikes up a tune Thursday, April 5, at Forest Capital State Park with an open mic event starting at 5 p.m. Bands and…

    TCMS baseball falls to Madison in first game of conference tourney

    The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) baseball team began its conference tournament this past Monday after completing the 2018 regular season with a record of 4-7-1. Taylor County was matched…

    Hickory Mound re-opens April 4

    The Big Bend Wildlife Management Area’s Hickory Mound Unit will re-open to the public today (Wednesday), April 4. The popular Taylor County recreational area has been closed for repairs and…

    Softball team eliminated by Suwannee

    After compiling a 5-8 record during the regular season, the Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) girls’ softball team began conference tournament play this past Monday on a three-game losing skid.…

    City hits ‘pause’ on re-paving projects while Anderson Columbia moves plant

    Re-paving projects in the city have come to a brief halt while Anderson Columbia—which supplies materials for the projects—relocates one of its asphalt plants from its Highway 98 location to…

    New position to wear many hats

    Following a recommendation from County Administrator Ted Lakey, county commissioners recently voted to create a new Community Services Director position that will oversee the public library, county boat ramps, recreation,…

    Boys’ and girls’ tennis teams lose to Baker County

    The Taylor County High School’s (TCHS) tennis squads traveled to Macclenny last Tuesday to face Baker County for the second time this year. Both the boys and girls teams found…

    TCSO, middle school students recognized

    TCSO, middle school students recognized

    Two local campaigns — one spearheaded by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) and the other, Student Government at Taylor County Middle School — were recognized at the United Way…