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County unveils $25 million in state requests
With Taylor County receiving a lot of attention from state leaders in the wake of Hurricane Idalia and the closure of Georgia-Pacific’s Foley Cellulose mill, county officials are attempting to…
5-year-old twins victims in apparent murder-suicide in Seminole County
A woman with Perry ties is suffering through an unimaginable loss following the death of her daughter and twin grandchildren in a murder-suicide that occurred in Seminole County on Friday,…
Hurricane Idalia timber damage hits $65 million
Hurricane Idalia caused an estimated $64.7 million in damage to Florida’s timberlands, with Taylor County and its neighboring counties suffering the worst impacts.…
Debris removal cost is up to $11 million
State-hired contractors have removed more than 810,000 cubic yards of storm debris along Taylor County and City of Perry roadways so far, in just under 50 days since Hurricane Idalia…
Now hiring
More than 75 local, state and regional employers packed Forest Capital Hall and even spilled outside on Wednesday, offering job opportunities to hundreds of local workers during a “Career and…
Arrest made in Pine Ridge arson fire
A suspected arson fire was solved within the span of five hours Thursday morning, after the suspect confessed to the crime before he was even questioned by investigators.…
Festival month kicks into high gear!
The Taylor County Commission has declared the month of October as “Florida Forest Festival Month” in recognition of the annual community celebration that will culminate next weekend with the 68th…
Consolidated Communications purchased
Consolidated Communications is taking its broadband business private, announcing on Monday it has agreed to be acquired by Searchlight Capital Partners and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI).…
Apply now, decide later for SBA loan
With many homeowners and businesses caught between a rock and a hard place as they navigate insurance claims and denials, the Small Business Association (SBA) wants residents to know that…
Anderson becomes first local ‘24 candidate
Willie Jefferson Anderson Jr. has officially become the first local candidate to file to run for election in 2024, submitting his paperwork to vie for the Perry City Council District…
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