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County to talk data centers at workshop
When county commissioners rejected a proposed moratorium on data centers in Taylor County at their July 6 board meeting, the board bucked a growing trend around the state that upset…
Schools face $767,000 loss due to projected FTE drop
The Taylor County School District is looking at a projected loss of more than $767,000 in revenues for the coming school year, based on state funding projections that are predicting…
County seeks new building official after McKeever resigns
Taylor County’s building official, Terrance “Terry” McKeever, has informed local officials that he is resigning from his position.…
Commission approves 5-year tax abatement for Roy’s
The Taylor County Commission has granted a five-year, 100% property tax abatement for Roy’s Restaurant, which is in the process of rebuilding after the Steinhatchee landmark was completely destroyed by…
Emotional whiplash after cheer squad expanded, reduced
Three months after originally trying out for and failing to make the varsity cheerleading team, seven Taylor County High School (TCHS) students and their parents are dealing with emotional whiplash…
Land clearing begins for Hwy. 98 Dollar General
Land clearing and site preparation work is underway on the future site of a Dollar General store located at the intersection of Hwy. 98 and Golf Course Road.…
Moratorium on data centers fails in 2-2 vote
In a split 2-2 vote, the Taylor County Commission declined to adopt a proposed moratorium on data centers in the county.…
Law enforcement has a busy Independence Day weekend
Fireworks weren’t the only thing “popping off” over the 4th of July weekend. Local law enforcement officers faced a barrage of calls during the holiday week, including a car chase,…
America turns 250
Spring Creek and Rosehead Park were illuminated by what was referred to by many as “the best local fireworks display in Perry’s history” Friday night, July 3, as the local…
Future of ‘Rock Building’ remains up in the air
What began as a routine effort to dispose of surplus school property has evolved into a contentious debate over transparency, timing and the future of one of Taylor County’s most…
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