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PPD investigating infant’s death
The Perry Police Department (PPD) is investigating the death of a two-month infant that was reported Monday afternoon, Aug. 9, at a residence on Alice Street. “No further details will…
Florida Baptist Disaster Relief is responding to Steinhatchee
The Florida Baptist Disaster Relief has announced they will be responding to help flood victims in the Steinhatchee area. “They are capable of providing meals and assistance with home damage…
Vaccinations on the rise as COVID cases surge across the community
While the number of COVID-19 cases reported in Taylor County is still on the rise, the number of people receiving the vaccine is increasing as well. According to the latest…
Boil water notice is in place
Due to recent flooding rainfall and the potential for wells to become flooded, the Florida Department of Health in Taylor County (DOH-Taylor) has issued a precarutionary boil water notice. “As…
TCHS volleyball will hold tryouts Aug. 11-12
The Taylor County High School (TCHS) volleyball squad will begin tryouts today (Wednesday) at 4:30 p.m. in the TCHS gymnasium. The two-day tryout will extend through today and Thursday from…
Local Republicans to welcome state chair Aug. 17
Taylor County Republicans will meet Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 6 p.m. at the Swann Venue, located at 210 Washington Street (across from the Taylor County Historical Society). Dinner will be…
DMH cancels non-emergent surgical cases
In light of the surge in COVID-19 cases, Doctors’ Memorial Hospital has canceled non-emergent surgical cases and is warning residents of longer wait times at the emergency room and local…
Dixie County prison evacuated
Approximately 1,500 inmates have been temporarily relocated to the Taylor Correctional Institution Annex and the Lancaster Correctional Institution after the Cross City institution where they were housed flooded due to…
Fire-Rescue has a boat stationed in Steinhatchee to assist with calls
Taylor County Fire-Rescue has stationed a boat in Steinhatchee to assist with emergency responses to areas that ambulances and other vehicles cannot reach due to the flooding. Additionally, Fire-Rescue has…
Damage assessment will be key in the days, weeks ahead
Damage assessment is a critical part of acquiring assistance for flood damage. In the event you had water enter your home due to flooding, please follow these instructions: Wait for…
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