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    Colorado State University forecasts a ‘somewhat below normal’ season

    Thanks to a strong El Niño, early forecasts for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season are predicting a slightly “below-normal” season, but officials caution residents that “it only takes one hurricane…

    Which state, federal seats are also up for election?

    In addition to local races, Taylor County voters will get a chance to cast a ballot to decide a number of state and federal races later this year, including for…

    Classifieds 4-17-26

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    Legals 4-17-26

    Suwannee River Water Management District Declaration of Phase II Water ShortageThe Suwannee River Water Management District (District) has issued a Phase II Water Shortage Order, WSO 26-002 for water uses…

    W.C. Blue

    W. C. Blue passed away peacefully at his home on April 6, 2026, after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. He was laid to rest on Thursday, April 9,…

    Value Adjustment Board denies Four Rivers’ appeal of timber assessments

    Without discussion or debate, the Taylor County Value Adjustment Board (VAB) accepted a special magistrate’s recommendation to uphold Taylor County Property Appraiser Shawna Beach’s 2025 increase in timberland assessments for…

    Taylor County ranked #1 fastest-shrinking county in U.S. in ‘24-25

    Ravaged by back-to-back catastrophic hurricanes and the closure of the Georgia-Pacific (GP) Foley Cellulose Mill, Taylor County ranked #1 in the nation among all 3,143 counties last year in terms…

    Taylor third highest in state in manufacturing job losses

    Recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that 10 Florida counties experienced notable manufacturing job losses between the fourth quarter of 2024 and the fourth quarter of…

    FDEP public meeting on GP wastewater permit next week

    The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) will hold a public meeting next week on a draft wastewater permit that would allow Georgia-Pacific (GP) to move the discharge point of…

    Taylor pulls off 3-2 upset in extra innings over Hilliard in district tourney first round

    The Taylor County High School (TCHS) Bulldogs’ varsity baseball team continued a surprising late-season surge, pulling off a 3-2 upset of the Hilliard Flashes in extra innings to keep their…