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    10U, 12U Softball All-Stars play district tournaments in Carrabelle this weekend

    The Taylor County Fast Pitch Association (TCFPA) has announced the selection of 10-and-under (10U) and 12-and-under (12U) All-Star teams for the 2026 youth softball season.…

    FHSAA creates new ‘Open Division’ for the top-ranked athletic teams in the state

    The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has voted to create a new “Open Division” postseason that will pull the state’s top-ranked teams into their own championship bracket…

    Adult men’s baseball game on 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 set for June 19 will benefit football program

    Several team spots remain open for the 3rd annual Taylor County Bulldog Football Golf Tournament scheduled for next Friday, June 19, at the Perry Golf & Country Club.…

    News

    Perry man, 67, facing charges of sexual battery on a child under 12

    A nearly month-long investigation by the Perry Police Department (PPD) resulted in the arrest of…

    City council takes no action on Flock cameras in Perry

    City of Perry officials took no action at their June 9 meeting, despite hearing one…

    School employees to receive ‘end-of-year’ bonuses June 18

    Summer vacation will be a little bit brighter next week for many Taylor County School…

    City approves a restructured tax incentive package for ‘The Grove’

    It took two months, four meetings and a number of failed attempts, but the Perry…

    Work is still underway helping those impacted by hurricanes

    Work is still underway helping those impacted by hurricanes

    A year and a half after Hurricane Helene devastated Taylor County’s coast, many families are…

    Millinor appointed to Taylor County Planning Board

    The Taylor County Planning Board is now back to a full contingent of five members,…

    No bids yet for ‘Old Rock Building’

    With a noon deadline less than a week away, the Taylor County School District has…

    Community

    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…

    Taylor Democrats will meet June 9

    The newly re-organized Taylor County Democratic Party will meet on Tuesday, June 9, at 6 p.m. at the historic Jerkins Community Center, located at 1201 Martin Luther King…

    Juneteenth Gala tickets now on sale

    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…

    ‘Stronger Together’ celebration slated June 27

    Applications are being accepted for participants and vendors for the upcoming “Taylor County Stronger Together” non-profit community celebration. The free community event will be held Saturday, June 27,…

    Taylor County Extension will host annual ‘Scallop Seminar’ in Steinhatchee June 12

    The Taylor County Extension Office invites residents and visitors to attend the “2026 Taylor County Scallop Seminar” on Friday, June 12, at 6 p.m. at the Steinhatchee Community…

    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,…