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    Bulldogs continue to visit college campuses

    The Taylor County Bulldogs’ football program continues to give local athletes the opportunity to visit college football facilities and showcase their skills in front of college football coaches…

    Give a shout out to your favorite band member, cheerleader, football player

    You can support the Taylor County Bulldogs football program and give a shout out to your favorite player, cheerleader or band member by purchasing a hole sponsor yard…

    Third annual golf tournament will be held June 19 at PGCC

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

    Bulldogs’ 2026 football schedule features district games against Madison, Ft. White

    Taylor County High School (TCHS) Head Coach Jesse Braswell has released the Bulldogs’ 2026 football schedule — which features only nine regular season games – including huge district…

    News

    Property tax amendment would save billions, put local services in question

    The Florida Legislature has voted to place a sweeping property tax reform proposal championed by…

    Qualifying for local and state races will conclude June 12

    Those interested in running for local elected office this year have just one week remaining…

    Thompson, former public works director, killed in Monday crash

    Former City of Perry Public Works Director Beverly “BJ” Thompson was killed in a single-vehicle…

    Flushing hydrants

    Flushing hydrants

    The City of Perry Water Division, in conjunction with the City Fire Department, used fire…

    School district proposes change from deans to assistant principals

    The Taylor County School District is projecting some $363,298 in savings due to staffing cuts,…

    City tables decision on ‘The Grove’ incentives

    For a second straight meeting, the Perry City Council tabled action on a new proposed…

    Brenda is home!

    Nearly two weeks after going missing during an automobile crash that killed her owner, “Brenda,”…

    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,…