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Water rises and sparks fly…
With maximum sustained winds of 155 mph, Hurricane Michael was the most powerful hurricane to strike the Florida Panhandle in recorded history — devastating much of the Emerald Coast, including…
Stephens is UF’s top TE threat
For the second straight week, former Taylor County Bulldog standout Moral Stephens played a key role in leading his University of Florida (UF) Gators football team to a key Southeastern…
Schools are closed Oct. 12 and 15
The Taylor County School District will remain closed today (Friday, Oct. 12) beyond the three days already announced in response to Hurricane Michael. Students will also be off on Monday…
PG&CC postpones 4-Ball tourney
Due to Hurricane Michael, the Perry Golf & Country Club (PG&CC) Board of Directors has decided to postpone the Four-Ball Tournament that was scheduled for this weekend. PG&CC will send…
Hundreds flee coast
Residents along the Taylor County coastline responded well to orders to evacuate leading up to Hurricane Michael making landfall along the Florida Panhandle. According to Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO)…
Steady at the Helm
“He loved Taylor County.” That is the first thing Cashway Building Products founder Walter Davis “Buddy” Helm Sr. would want you to know, according to his son, Bud Helm Jr.…
‘Venom’ is an old-school comic book movie
By MARK VIOLA I’ve never read the Spider-Man comics, but I’ve seen enough of the cartoons and movies to have a decent grasp of the character and his various villains…
TCMS tournament delayed by storm
The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) volleyball team has had their conference tournament pushed back one week due to Hurricane Michael. The Lady Bulldogs are now scheduled to host the…
Lady Bulldogs earn #3 seed
The Taylor County High School (TCHS) varsity volleyball team had two matches postponed over this past week due to school closures for Hurricane Michael. Those games — against Hamilton County…
‘A Star is Born’ is a tale of music and heartbreak
By MARK VIOLA To be completely honest, “A Star is Born” is probably not a film I would have gone to see if I didn’t review movies. It looked great,…
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