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    Bulldogs rush for 6 touchdowns in dominant 47-13 win over Bozeman

    The Taylor County Bulldogs opened the 2026 varsity football season by bulldozing the Bozeman Bucks, 47-13 Friday night in Panama City, rushing for 275 yards and 6 touchdowns…

    JV Bulldogs shut out Fort White 27-0

    The Taylor County High School (TCHS) junior varsity Bulldogs football team opened the season with an impressive 27-0 shut-out win over Fort White Thursday night at Dorsett Stadium…

    Travel baseball tournament will be held Sept. 5 at Taylor County Sports Complex

    The Taylor County Sport Complex will host its first-ever travel baseball tournament in September to kick off the Fall 2026 season while honoring the life of a local…

    Lady Bulldogs improve to 2-0 with district win over Hamilton County

    The Taylor County High School (TCHS) Lady Bulldogs’ varsity volleyball team improved to 2-0 with an impressive 3-0 district win over Hamilton County in straight sets Thursday night…

    News

    Commission allocates $1.87 million to Keaton Beach channel dredging project

    The Taylor County Commission has agreed to allocate nearly $1.9 million from its reserves to…

    TCSO: 2+ weeks after homicide, investigation is still ‘very active’

    The joint local-state investigation into the Aug. 9 murder of 26-year-old Leneir Britt is now…

    High-speed chase ends in crash

    A high-speed chase around midnight on Friday, Aug. 21, ended when the fleeing driver lost…

    County asks city to remove speed cameras from its ROW

    The Taylor County Commission has requested the City of Perry remove three recently-installed school zone…

    School board approves policy to guide search for new board attorney

    The Taylor County School Board has approved a policy that will serve as a guideline…

    Construction continues on ‘Sandcastle Preserves’

    Construction continues on ‘Sandcastle Preserves’

    Roofing trusses and other building materials are visible from Hwy. 19 South near the former…

    Commission seeking a $200,000 state grant to begin work on park

    The Taylor County Commission has agreed to move forward with the first of what is…

    Community

    Benefit softball game Aug. 22 at Sports Complex

    Teams from across the area, including Tallahassee and Valdosta, will take part in a benefit softball game this Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Taylor County Sports Complex. Games…

    ‘Early Florida’ author speaks Aug. 31

    Author Cindy Chewning will speak at the Monday, Aug. 31, meeting of the Friends of the Taylor County Public Library. The Horseshoe Beach resident will discuss her books…

    Drive benefits food pantries in Perry and Steinhatchee

    As food insecurity continues to affect families across Florida and Georgia, VyStar Credit Union invites members, employees and the community to help make a difference through its “Good…

    Free pet vaccine clinic Aug. 15

    Taylor County Animal Advocacy’s (TCAA) next Free Pet Vaccine Clinic will be held Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon at Forest Capital Hall. All healthy dogs…

    Catch downtown vibes Aug. 14

    Catch “Back to School Downtown Vibes” at the “Second Friday” downtown event this Friday, Aug. 14, in downtown Perry from 5:30-8 p.m. Several local businesses will be open…

    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,…