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    Blazers finish strong with personal records

    The Taylor County Elementary School (TCES) Blazers run club concluded its 2026 season this past Saturday at IMG Academy in Bradenton in the Florida Youth Running Association Track…

    Local men’s baseball game set for June 12

    All adult male baseball players (ages 18-50) are being invited to come out and enjoy a fun Friday night of baseball while supporting a great cause on Friday,…

    Golf tourney will benefit Bulldogs

    The third annual Taylor County Bulldogs Football Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, June 19 at Perry Golf & Country Club.…

    A few spots left to ‘Feed the Dawgs’ this summer

    There are a few spots remaining for members of the community who want to help fuel the football team over the summer workout schedule.…

    News

    TCDA Director: Taylor has enough electricity, water for a data center

    While there are growing concerns being raised across the nation about the rising number of…

    Perry man pleads guilty to federal drug charge

    Robert “Bobby” Shane Willis, 46, of Perry, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison…

    Old Dixie Hwy. crash

    Old Dixie Hwy. crash

    Two vehicles sustained extensive damage, but no one was seriously injured, in a “t-bone” crash…

    Hart updates city on $100 million in grants

    At the request of the Perry City Council, City Manager John Hart recently provided a…

    Florida’s Gulf red snapper season opens May 22

    Taylor County’s coastline is preparing for the busy summer season, with Florida’s Gulf recreational red…

    Flag honoring Blanton will be raised at Memorial Day ceremony

    Flag honoring Blanton will be raised at Memorial Day ceremony

    By ANGELA CASTELUCCI / Managing Editor It is said you die twice – Once when…

    County faces $1.4 million shortfall for McDaniel Road paving project

    The Taylor County Commission has selected Anderson Columbia as the winning low bidder for a…

    Community

    Scallop mixer to be held June 2 in Steinhatchee

    The Steinhatchee River Chamber of Commerce will hold a “Scallop Season Opener” mixer on June 2 from 6-8 p.m. at the American Legion Post in Steinhatchee. “This is…

    Register for ‘Med Instead of Meds’ program

    Registration is now open for “Cooking Up Health: The Mediterranean Way,” an educational series to promote healthy eating habits offered by the Taylor County UF/IFAS Extension Office. “This…

    Free Vaccine Clinic will be held May 16 at Forest Capital Hall

    Thanks to a recent donation, Taylor County Animal Advocates (TCAA) will be offering deeply discounted rabies vaccines – just $5 each – at the May Free Pet Vaccine…

    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…

    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,…