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Grand jury to hear murder case
The local State Attorney’s Office plans to convene a grand jury and seek an indictment against Kenneth “Brian” Burns for the murder of his ex-wife, Lori Burns. However, the timing…
Overturned on Contractors Road
Traffic on Contractors Road leading to the Georgia-Pacific Foley Cellulose Mill was directed around an overturned log truck Wednesday morning. The truck appeared to have overturned as the driver made…
City re-opens parks, ‘tweaks’ plan
During a regular meeting Tuesday night, city council members voted 4-0 to re-open city parks (with certain restrictions) and approved several other staff recommendations as part of an updated and…
Scholarship to honor Cash
The Taylor County Historical Society announces the establishment of a scholarship in honor of its longest serving president, the late Wanda Cash. The $1,000 scholarship is being sponsored by the…
Industrial Park Drive to close near Puckett Rd.
A section of Industrial Park Drive (County Road 362) in Perry is scheduled to close for about a month for a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) drainage project. Traffic on…
Annual Spring Book Sale postponed
The Friends of the Taylor County Public Library has announced the postponement of its annual Spring Book Sale. Originally planned for Saturday, May 16, the sale will now be held…
$23 million allocated for Florida fisheries relief
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross has announced the allocation of $300 million in fisheries assistance funding provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, with $23.6…
Gopher tortoises increase Houck Road paving costs
The price tag of the upcoming resurfacing project on Houck Road jumped an additional $17,000 after it was determined that the county will have to pay to relocate as many…
Producers in Taylor County are eligible to apply for 2020 Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) benefits on full season improved pasture, full season improved pasture/mixed forage and annual ryegrass. LFP…
Registration underway for War Eagles
The Boys & Girls Club Taylor County War Eagles are ready to get their 2020 season rolling, as sign-ups continue for all five age groups. Players between the ages of…
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