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County to conduct feasibility study on boat ramp bypasses
County officials received just one response to its request for proposals (RFP) for a study to determine the feasibility of constructing transportation bypasses that would alleviate traffic congestion around the…
Duke hires Mixon as community relations manager
Longtime local public relations manager and civic leader Scott Mixon has been hired by Duke Energy Florida, accepting the position of Government and Community Relations Manager for North Florida effective…
School district offering 24-hour tutoring service
The Taylor County School District has announced a new partnership with Varsity Tutors, which will offer “on-demand chat tutoring” and homework assistance for students – available 24 hours a day,…
Hwy. 98 crash claims 22-year-old
A vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 22-year-old Perry man was not discovered for approximately 15 hours after it occurred last week on Highway 98 West, leaving a…
Council agrees to buy used garbage truck for $375,000
After hearing that all three of its sanitation trucks are out of service and frequently down for repairs, the Perry City Council voted to spend $375,000 in unbudgeted funds to…
Still no details on fatal traffic stop one month later
One month after a man was shot and killed during a confrontation with two Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputies conducting a traffic stop, law enforcement agencies have yet to…
City to hire lobbyist to assist with securing funding from legislature
The city council has voted to allow City Manager John Hart to enter into negotiations with lobbyist Mark Anderson, who was ranked as the most qualified of five firms seeking…
County asked to help businesses rebuild on coast
The Taylor County Commission is continuing to receive requests for help from residents and business owners facing regulatory challenges as they attempt to rebuild after Hurricane Helene.…
County seeks firms to design new DMH roof
Taylor County officials are seeking firms to conduct the design and permitting phases of a planned roof replacement at Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH).…
Lobbyist secured $86 million for 4 clients in 5 years
The City of Perry is in the process of negotiating a contract with a Tallahassee-based lobbyist who has secured more than $86 million in state funding for four clients over…
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