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Lost your job? Here’s how to apply for benefits
Local residents seeking Reemployment Assistance benefits, formerly known as unemployment compensation, are likely to find themselves facing a system overwhelmed with requests due to massive job losses in the wake…
Man attacked with hammer
Investigators spent a month searching for a suspect who allegedly attacked a man with a claw hammer and robbed him. Doctawnus Anderson, 36, was taken into custody Monday, March 30,…
Still no local cases
Taylor County remained one of 15 counties in Florida without a confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19), as of the Florida Department of Health’s (DOH) midday update Thursday. According to the…
How to get tested?
As the number of those diagnosed with the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to climb, locals experiencing respiratory virus symptoms may find themselves asking, “How do I get tested for COVID-19?” The…
Exercise extreme caution when burning
The Florida Forest Service (FFS) is urging landowners to exercise caution with fire, as conditions for wildfires become more prevalent, and has declared the fire danger level in this area…
Furry friends feel effects of coronavirus scare
Taylor County’s furry friends are the latest victims to feel the impact of the growing coronavirus threat. The county animal shelter continues to be inundated with owner-surrendered dogs, cats, puppies…
Poll workers needed for fall elections
Supervisor of Elections Dana Southerland has put out an open call for poll workers needed for the fall elections. “We are looking for civic-minded citizens to join our election team…
Track teams raced at two meets before shutdown
By GLYNDELL B. PRESLEY The Taylor County High School (TCHS) boys track team competed at a meet in Monticello on March 10 before the season was halted for most of…
Doctors’ Memorial is further restricting visitors
Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH) has decided to further restrict visitors, although the local facility has not yet received a positive test result for COVID-19 (coronavirus). DMH officials say they have…
Property tax due date is extended
Under direction given by Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Revenue (DOR), Taylor County Tax Collector Mark Wiggins has announced that the due date for property taxes has…
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