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    ‘Dogs face Fort White in key district game

    Coming off of a much-needed bye week to heal up, the Taylor County Bulldogs’ varsity football team will play their biggest game of the season so far when…

    JV ‘Dogs beat Wakulla County 14-8 in Medart

    Sophomore Cha’Kobie “Bobo” Gent scored on a long touchdown run and a “pick six” interception to power the Taylor County JV Bulldogs’ football team to a 14-8 win…

    Lady ‘Dogs crush Jefferson 3-0, fall to Suwannee County

    After crushing Jefferson County last Tuesday in a 3-0 sweep, the Taylor County Lady Bulldogs’ volleyball team was edged 3-2 by Suwannee County in a “Battle of the…

    LA Sharks finish first in tourney

    The Lower Aucilla Sharks 12U put together an impressive weekend of baseball, earning three victories and finishing with a championship win over Columbia Clutch 12U.…

    News

    GP, Four Rivers end pipeline lawsuit; county’s permit challenge is on hold

    The federal lawsuit between Taylor County’s largest private landowner and Georgia-Pacific (GP) centered over the…

    City council finalizes $33 million 2026-27 budget

    The Perry City Council completed its 2026-27 budget process Tuesday night, approving a $33 million…

    Salem man arrested after crashing into PPD truck

    A high-speed chase Thursday night, Sept. 17, ended when the driver crashed into a Perry…

    46 booking reports have been redacted since July

    The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) has had an unprecedented 46 redactions in its booking…

    School board seeking new attorney due to Ball’s impending retirement

    For the first time in three decades, the Taylor County School Board is on the…

    County hires firm to conduct feasibility study on commercial seafood facility in Steinhatchee using $298,000 state grant

    The Taylor County Commission has selected consulting firm Lampl Herbert to conduct a feasibility study…

    Pipeline expansion to benefit Taylor

    Pipeline expansion to benefit Taylor

    Florida Gas Transmission (FGT), the Houston, Texas-based company that operates a local compressor station here,…

    Community

    Pet contest deadline: Oct. 16

    Fur-babies will get their chance to shine at this year’s Florida Forest Festival — in a Pet Photo Contest that will benefit Taylor County Animal Advocates. Entries, which…

    Baby contest deadline: Oct. 9

    Entries for the 2026 Florida Forest Festival Baby Photo Contest are now being accepted. The fee is $10 each (cash only), and entries can be turned in at…

    Registration now open for Let’s Walk Florida

    Are you ready to move more, feel better and have some fun along the way? UF/IFAS Extension Taylor County invites the entire community to lace up their walking…

    Adoption drive, free vaccines Sept. 19

    The Free Pet Vaccine Clinic planned this Saturday, Sept. 19, at Forest Capital Hall will not include discounted rabies vaccinations. However, volunteers with Taylor County Animal Advocates will…

    Health & Wellness Expo at DMH on Sept. 18

    More than 70 health and wellness vendors from across the region are coming to Perry for the Doctors’ Memorial Hospital Health & Wellness Expo, today (Friday) from 10…

    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,…