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Six-year-old walks away from school, found 1 mile away
Bored with his classwork, a six-year-old Taylor County Primary School (TCPS) student decided to walk home from school last Tuesday — even though there were a few more hours left…
No mask fines
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ushered in Phase 3 of his “SAFE. SMART. STEP-BY-STEP PLAN” on Friday, lifting statewide restrictions on businesses and restaurants and suspending fines associated with COVID-19, including…
Only 3 students have tested positive so far
While the total number of local students currently listed as under quarantine by the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) rose to 67 this week, the Taylor County School District still…
Who will be crowned Miss Florida Forest Festival?
Nine Taylor County High School students are DREAM-ing big as they prepare to take the stage Saturday, Oct. 3, to compete for the 2020 Miss Florida Forest Festival crown. Contestants…
17 positive cases at nursing home
Two residents and 15 staff members of Marshall Health and Rehabilitation tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) as recently as Monday, Sept. 28, according to the Department of Health (DOH). The…
$10,000 CARES grant deadline is extended
The deadline to apply for $10,000 in assistance through Taylor County’s Small Business Assistance Grant Program, funded by the federal CARES Act, has been extended by two weeks to Monday,…
Gators run over the Bulldogs, 32-15
The Taylor County Bulldogs suffered their second loss of the season Friday night on the road, as the Baker High Gators used a powerful ground game to run away with…
Airboats needed to continue search for two missing pilots
Family and friends of the two pilots missing since a single-engine plane crashed off the coast of Taylor County are seeking volunteers and equipment to help continue looking one week…
BBTC council to meet Oct. 1
The Big Bend Technical College Advisory Council will meet Thursday, Oct.1, at 4 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Commons.…
TCMS Bulldogs defeat Florida High, 20-7
The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) football team remained undefeated (3-0) after beating Florida High 20-7 last Thursday in Tallahassee. The Bulldogs found themselves in their first close contest of…
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