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State, federal aid continue to flow into Taylor County
Governor Ron DeSantis visited Perry again on Wednesday as he continued to tour various areas in Florida impacted by Hurricane Helene.…
Residents urged to separate Helene debris
Local and state officials are urging residents cleaning up after Hurricane Helene and placing their debris alongside public roadways to separate it into five distinct categories.…
Deadline to register for election is Oct. 7
Although no local races will appear in the Nov. 5 general election, Taylor County voters will be able to their ballots on a wide range of national and state races,…
Helene demolishes up to 90% of homes along county’s coastline
Hurricane Helene, the strongest tropical system ever to strike the Big Bend – and the third hurricane to make landfall in Taylor County in the past 13 months — left…
Questions raised over new city well
Although some city officials have questioned if the need outweighs the potential cost, the City of Perry will continue to explore the possibility of purchasing property for a new well…
Drug charges lead to 10-year sentence
Local law enforcement agencies working alongside the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office, the North Start Drug Task Force and the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) were instrumental in an investigation that led…
Hurricane cancels county’s animal control workshop
Due to the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Helene, the Taylor County Commission canceled its monthly workshop scheduled for Tuesday evening, which would have included a discussion concerning the local animal…
Teachers question evaluation criteria
When Taylor County teachers began receiving individual evaluations from their site administrators early last week, some expressed concern upon learning that 50% of their “proficiency score” was based on student…
Pros and cons of a new city drinking water well
Contacted after the city’s Sept. 9 council meeting, City Water Department Superintendent Andrew Peters explained one of the main reasons he believes the city should pursue a new well location…
State agencies prepare for Hurricane Helene
On Wednesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie in Tampa to meet with power and utility linemen staged and…
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