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COVID-19 task force update set for July 14
The Taylor County School District is continuing to develop a plan for making a successful transition back to the classroom for the new school year under the shadow of COVID-19,…
County to consider mandatory face masks
On Monday, the Taylor County Commission will consider a requirement that would make wearing facial coverings mandatory inside public buildings in light of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The meeting…
Taking a BITE out of crime!
By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Staff Writer From drug busts to tracking missing persons, the Perry Police Department’s dual-purpose canine units are always ready to protect and serve the community. The…
New Florida laws took effect July 1
While 2020 has already brought many new “normals” to a far-from-normal year, the Florida Legislature has passed a number of new laws that took effect Wednesday, July 1. Out of…
‘Eurovision Song Contest’ delivers laughs and music
By MARK VIOLA I have to admit, I’ve never been a huge fan of Will Ferrell’s movies. I think he is a very talented actor and is much better than…
DeSantis vetoes $450,000 in Taylor County projects
Two days before the start of Florida’s new fiscal year, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the state’s $92.2 billion budget — after using his line-item veto power to cut more than…
Steinhatchee fireworks are still on for July 4
Unlike most Fourth of July celebrations across the Big Bend, Steinhatchee’s annual fireworks display will happen this year, although organizers are urging everyone to take precautions due to the ongoing…
Scallop season open in all of Taylor County
Scalloping is now open all along Taylor County’s coastline, and scallopers can harvest their full bag limit. More than half of the county’s coast opened for scalloping on June 15,…
Movie theater chains delay restart after films flee July
By MARK VIOLA My plan for this week had been to go over the various safety measures being put in place by the major movie theater chains as they were…
Beach seeks to succeed Ratliff in appraiser’s seat
Certified Florida Evaluator Shawna Beach has announced her candidacy for the office of Taylor County Property Appraiser after current Property Appraiser Bruce A. Ratliff announced his decision to retire at…
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