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81-year-old killed in Beach Rd. crash
An 81-year-old Perry woman was killed in a single-vehicle wreck on Beach Road Monday night, June 1, after the truck she was driving crashed into a power pole – snapping…
Governor announces ICE enforcement operations
Just over one week after a number of local residents noticed an increased presence of state and federal law enforcement officers — including ICE and U.S. Border Parol agents —…
City moves ahead with buying water well site
The City of Perry will move ahead and finalize the $175,000 purchase of a 17-acre property near the intersection of Old Dixie Highway and Plantation Road to be the future…
$61,000 for Flock camera funding removed from city’s Capital Improvement Plan
In response to questions posed by members of the city council, Perry Police Department (PPD) Chief Jamie Cruse and City Manager John Hart have provided some additional explanation on what…
Officer discovers four types of drugs on suspect during arrest
What began as a routine stop on a suspect with an active arrest warrant ended with the man facing multiple drug charges after officers found at least four different types…
Hurricane season has officially begun
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on Monday, June 1, and forecasters with NOAA’s National Weather Service are predicting a below-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic basin this year.…
Taylor County offers free boat ramp decals for 100% disabled veterans
The Taylor County Board of County Commissioners and the Taylor County Tax Collector’s Office are proud to announce the availability of free boat ramp decals for veterans who are classified…
TCSO eligible to receive up to $911,000 to reimburse costs related to immigration enforcement operations
As part of the federal government’s continued focus on illegal immigration activities, in November 2025 the State of Florida allocated $911,279 in potential reimbursement funding to cover ICE-related illegal immigration…
Commission increases TCSO budget by $700,000 to settle sheriff’s appeal
After receiving a reportedly frosty reception last week from at least some of the Florida state Cabinet panel members hearing Sheriff Wayne Padgett’s budget appeal, the Taylor County Commission agreed…
Jail inmate death apparently a suicide
An inmate at the Taylor County Jail apparently died by suicide in his cell Saturday, May 23, according to information obtained by Perry Newspapers.…
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