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    Ellis advanced to regional meet after 3rd place finish at district

    Chedrick “CJ” Ellis placed third at the district track meet on April 23 and advanced to the regional track meet on May 1, where he placed 10th in…

    TCMS, TCES Blazers track team take part in state qualifying

    The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) and Taylor County Elementary School (TCES) Blazers track and field teams competed in a state qualifying meet in Wildwood on April 25.…

    ‘Orange vs Blue’ game is May 8 at dorsett

    The Taylor County High School (TCHS) Bulldogs are in their second week of spring practice and will play in an “Orange vs. Blue” game at 6 p.m. Friday…

    FCA to host ‘Night of Champions’ banquet featuring Danny Wuerffel

    Taylor County’s chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will host its annual “Night of Champions” banquet on Monday, May 11, at 6 p.m. at Forest Capital…

    News

    Two tax referendums on November’s ballot

    The Taylor County School Board will have two tax-related referendums on November’s ballot — one…

    Wentworth emphasizes need for new sales tax

    Responding to ongoing debate and opposition surrounding a new half-cent sales tax being proposed by…

    53-year-old injured in motorcycle crash

    53-year-old injured in motorcycle crash

    Speed appears to have been a factor in a motorcycle crash that seriously injured a…

    $90.5 million refund for Duke Energy customers

    On Tuesday, May 5, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) authorized a $90.5 million refund…

    Commission will not reconsider TCSO cuts

    A majority of the Taylor County Commission is comfortable waiting on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis…

    Cast & Company wants to build performing arts center in Perry

    Cast & Company wants to build performing arts center in Perry

    Members of Cast & Company, a local youth performing arts group, appeared before the Perry…

    School start times likely to remain early next year

    Start times for Taylor County schools are likely to remain earlier, rather than later, next…

    Community

    Veterans Park clean-up set May 16

    Taylor County Memorial American Legion Post 96 will host a Clean-Up Day at Veterans Memorial Park (VMP) on Saturday, May 16, beginning at 8 a.m. Volunteers are invited…

    PWC meets May 13

    The Perry Women’s Club (PWC) welcomes performers from Taylor Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Dance & Theatre as special guests for its Wednesday, May 13, meeting. Members will enjoy an interactive…

    Spring Book Sale is May 9

    The Friends of the Taylor County Public Library will hold its annual Spring Book Sale on Saturday, May 9, beginning at 8 a.m. “There will be lots of…

    Wrestling live event benefits local VFW

    VFW Post 9225 will hold a Pro Wresting Live fundraiser this Saturday, May 9, at the Taylor Senor Center (800 West Ash Street). Gates will open at 2…

    ‘Cruise in’ downtown

    Downtown Perry’s “2nd Friday” events continue to grow, with the next “FridayNight Vibes” slated this Friday, May 8, from 5:30-8 p.m. This month’s event will include a classic…

    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,…