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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…
County seeks state grant to cover local cost-share for federal channel dredging
The Taylor County Commission is considering seeking two state Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) grants to secure the $1.5 million in local matching funds necessary to pay for planned federal dredging…
Perry man pleads guilty to federal drug charges
Nicholas Michael Freeman, 48, of Perry, pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of cocaine, crack cocaine and 5 grams or more of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.…
School district receives ‘B’ grade on state report card
Local teachers, administrators and faculty will be celebrating the 4th of July with a little extra sparkle this year – fired up after the Florida Department of Education’s 2025-26 “report…
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