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City considers ‘Opportunity Zone’ designations to attract investment
The City of Perry is considering seeking to certify several portions of the city as “Opportunity Zones” — a federal designation used as an economic development tool to attract long-term…
Commission eyes commercial seafood facility in Steinhatchee thanks to $298,000 state grant
The Taylor County Commission has approved an agreement to receive a $298,440 grant through Florida Commerce’s Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to explore the creation of a commercial seafood boat launch…
County receives $32,000 in attorney’s fees in Pigott suit
The Taylor County Commission has approved a settlement agreement with Pigott Asphalt and Sitework, LLC, under which the company has agreed to pay the county $32,000 in attorney’s fees and…
Ketring files to run for third term on Perry City Council
Perry Mayor Ward Ketring has filed to run for re-election this year, seeking a third term on the Perry City Council representing District 5.…
City may sue driver in crash that damaged Jefferson St.
The City of Perry is mulling over whether or not to file a civil lawsuit to collect damages caused by a Feb. 22 vehicle crash that took out a fire…
Construction begins soon on new TCEC building
Gray Construction Services will soon begin work on a new Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC) office facility located at 1506 S. Jefferson Street in Perry.…
Jackson urges city pursue OZ designation for Gram’s Legacy, West Fraser properties
Local property owner Andy Jackson is urging the city council to pursue an Opportunity Zone 2.0 (OZ 2.0) federal tax incentive designation (see related story) for the portion of the…
FDEP schedules public meeting on GP’s wastewater permit for April 23
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) announced this week that it will hold a local public meeting on Thursday, April 23, to allow the public to comment on a…
Commission agrees to hold hearing on sales tax
At the request of the Taylor County School Board, the Taylor County Commission has agreed to schedule a public hearing to consider an ordinance that would place a proposed one-half…
County to spend up to $140,000 on waterway cleanup
The Taylor County Commission has agreed to use up to $140,000 in bed tax reserves to fund a small-scale marine debris removal project to help restore canals and coastal waterways…
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