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    6U All-Stars finish as tournament runners-up

    After battling back from a first-round loss to win two straight games – including a 34-33 thriller in extra innings – the Taylor County 6U All-Star team finished 2-2 and…

    ‘We can work together to build a strong community’

    ‘We can work together to build a strong community’

    Dear Friends and Neighbors, My name is Wendy Slaughter, and I am proud to be a lifelong resident of Taylor County. This community has always been my home, and I…

    Free pet food will be given away at Pet Vaccine Clinic July 18

    Everyone who brings in a pet to get vaccinated at a Free Pet Vaccine Clinic this Saturday, July 18, will receive Pet Fresh dog food free while supplies last. “We…

    10U All-Stars fall in semi-finals of state tourney

    The Taylor County 10U All-Stars lost a 6-3 heartbreaker to Holmes County in the semi-final round of the 2026 AAA Division 1 State Tournament in Okeechobee on Saturday to finish…

    FDEP responds to public comments, outlines changes to GP permit, including more frequent monitoring, additional wells

    The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has responded to those who provided official comments about a proposed wastewater discharge permit for the former Foley Cellulose Mill, outlining various changes…

    County to talk data centers at workshop

    County to talk data centers at workshop

    When county commissioners rejected a proposed moratorium on data centers in Taylor County at their July 6 board meeting, the board bucked a growing trend around the state that upset…

    Schools face $767,000 loss due to projected FTE drop

    The Taylor County School District is looking at a projected loss of more than $767,000 in revenues for the coming school year, based on state funding projections that are predicting…

    County seeks new building official after McKeever resigns

    Taylor County’s building official, Terrance “Terry” McKeever, has informed local officials that he is resigning from his position.…

    Commission approves 5-year tax abatement for Roy’s

    The Taylor County Commission has granted a five-year, 100% property tax abatement for Roy’s Restaurant, which is in the process of rebuilding after the Steinhatchee landmark was completely destroyed by…

    Powell hired to be new TCMS head coach, AD

    Former Taylor County High School (TCHS) Bulldogs’ player and assistant coach Toney “T.J.” Powell has been selected to lead the Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) Bulldogs as head coach and…