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    TCHS girls basketball team looks back on historic 2025-26 season

    The 2025-26 Taylor County varsity girls Lady Bulldogs’ basketball team made history this past season, delivering the school’s first winning season in 18 years and finishing with an…

    Golf tourney set for June 19

    The third annual Taylor County Bulldog Football Golf Tournament is scheduled for this Friday, June 19, at the Perry Golf & Country Club.…

    10U, 12U Softball All-Stars play district tournaments in Carrabelle this weekend

    The Taylor County Fast Pitch Association (TCFPA) has announced the selection of 10-and-under (10U) and 12-and-under (12U) All-Star teams for the 2026 youth softball season.…

    FHSAA creates new ‘Open Division’ for the top-ranked athletic teams in the state

    The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has voted to create a new “Open Division” postseason that will pull the state’s top-ranked teams into their own championship bracket…

    News

    Moody, Carlton, Stephens elected unopposed with end of qualifying

    Three additional local candidates, including a political newcomer vying for an open seat, have been…

    Steinhatchee man arrested for theft

    A Steinhatchee man faces felony theft charges after being caught on camera stealing more than…

    City unveils $400 million capital improvement plan

    City Manager John Hart has shared a preliminary look at his proposed “Five-Year Capital Improvement…

    Candidates finalized for state and federal races

    In addition to two local races, Taylor County voters will have five state or federal…

    Shoaf highlights$7 million in state budget allocations for Taylor County

    Shoaf highlights$7 million in state budget allocations for Taylor County

    State Representative Jason Shoaf provided a comprehensive update on legislative actions and state-level initiatives impacting…

    County receives $1.3 million from FDOT for McDaniel Rd.

    County receives $1.3 million from FDOT for McDaniel Rd.

    The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has provided Taylor County with an additional $1.37 million…

    Perry man, 67, facing charges of sexual battery on a child under 12

    A nearly month-long investigation by the Perry Police Department (PPD) resulted in the arrest of…

    Community

    Happy Birthday America: Back-to-back celebrations July 3 & 4

    Perry and Taylor County residents will have the opportunity to celebrate America’s 250th birthday celebration this 4th of July weekend with a fun-filled Independence Day weekend of activities…

    Goodman will speak at July 4 celebration in Steinhatchee

    Author and historian Dr. Joshua Goodman will share excerpts from his book, “Forest Capital, A History of Taylor County” as part of Independence Day celebrations in Steinhatchee. Goodman…

    Fun Day, Gala slated June 27

    The Juneteenth Committee 1865 will host a Juneteenth community celebration and evening gala on Saturday, June 27, at the Jerkins Community Center. The festivities will begin with a…

    Free vaccine clinic June 20

    Taylor County Animal Advocates will host a Free Pet Vaccine Clinic this Saturday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to noon at Forest Capital Hall. No registration is required,…

    American Legion launches Auxiliary

    Taylor County’s American Legion Post 96 is proud to announce the launch of the Taylor County Memorial American Legion Post 96 Auxiliary and invite all eligible individuals to…

    Entertainment

    Netflix’s ‘War Machine’ is essentially a remake of the original ‘Predator’

    Netflix’s ‘War Machine’ is essentially a remake of the original ‘Predator’

    By MARK VIOLA Sometimes while watching a movie, I get the feeling that it seems familiar, like I’ve seen another film…

    ‘Sips and Sunsets’ unveils entertainment schedule

    Steinhatchee will host the second annual “Sips and Sunsets” Wine and Craft Beer Festival this weekend with a special VIP celebration…

    ‘Munich: The Edge of War’ has frightening parallels to present day

    ‘Munich: The Edge of War’ has frightening parallels to present day

    By MARK VIOLA It’s not exactly rare to sit down and watch a movie set in the past only to discover…

    Latest stay at ‘Hotel Transylvania’ loses much of the original charm

    Latest stay at ‘Hotel Transylvania’ loses much of the original charm

    By MARK VIOLA I doubt “Hotel Transylvania” immediately comes to mind when people are asked to name their favorite animated franchises,…