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    150+ compete in Optimist Club Fishing Tournament

    Mike Bugner reeled in a 4.55-pound speckled trout to take home the top prize – a $2,500 check — in the 34th annual Optimist Club Fishing Tournament on…

    Winners of 20th annual Short Story Contest announced

    The Friends of the Taylor County Public Library has announced the winners of its 20th annual Short Story Contest. Family and friends are invited to an awards presentation…

    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.…

    News

    Wife of Alabama county commissioner arrested for allegedly pulling gun on Perry woman, child

    The wife of an Alabama county commissioner has been arrested and charged with a felony…

    County considering tax abatement for Roy’s to assist restaurant rebuild

    The Taylor County Commission is considering providing a property tax abatement incentive to Roy’s Restaurant,…

    Man locked up after crashing in home window, attacking nurses

    Two-and-a-half weeks after being airlifted to Tallahassee for life-threatening injuries he sustained after bursting through…

    Schools replace deans with assistant principals

    Hoping that the “third time is the charm,” the Taylor County School Board has approved…

    Man leads deputy on 100+ mph chase

    A Volusia County motorist who reported shots being fired from numerous vehicles found himself behind…

    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…

    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,…