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After riding out ‘Idalia,’ couple loses everything in vessel fire
The high level of quality craftsmanship was apparent everywhere you looked on the wood-filled curve of the 65-foot boat — from the rafters overhead to the gleaming tongue-and-groove walls and…
Generators bring new City of Perry natural gas customers
In the wake of back-to-back hurricanes that left thousands of residents without electricity for days, the City of Perry Gas Department has been busy installing new natural gas service connections…
Never forget
Members of the Taylor County High School JROTC “Bulldog Battalion” gathered at the flag pole in front of the school Wednesday for a somber ceremony that paid tribute and remembered…
Vandalism leads city to board up park restrooms
In response to what City Councilman Bill Brynes referred to as “embarrassing” conditions, the Perry City Council voted 3-1 Tuesday night to temporarily close the public restrooms at Rosehead Park’s…
Commission re-appoints Beaty, adds Hunter to planning board
The Taylor County Planning Board has re-appointed Blair Beaty to the Taylor County Planning Board while also appointing Mike Hunter to fill a recent vacancy on the board.…
County will begin final budget talks next week
The Taylor County Commission is set to finalize its 2024-25 budget during a pair of public hearings set over the next two weeks.…
Couple loses home in boat fire
Steinhatchee residents Dave Jensen and Karen “Kinks” Evans, who rode out 2023’s Hurricane Idalia aboard their boat, escaped with their lives, but lost everything when their vessel, the “Scintilla,” caught…
Demps, Leon Co.firm seek county legal service work
In an effort to determine which would provide the best deal for the county, the Taylor County Commission has agreed to negotiate with two law firms interested in providing legal…
Following election,school board hopes for smooth transition
Taylor County School Board members expressed condolences, congratulations and wishes for a smooth transition of leadership during their Tuesday, Sept. 3, meeting.…
Fire destroys trailer at local campground
Red hot flames engulfed a single-wide trailer at Nafee Campground Friday afternoon, Sept. 6, gutting the structure within a matter of minutes. Taylor County Fire-Rescue responded to the scene at…
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