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AutoZone now planned instead of Dairy Queen
Although many locals were looking forward to a chance to “Grill and Chill” while enjoying a Blizzard at Dairy Queen, the owner of a Hwy. 19 property has apparently changed…
Local carpenter facing felony charges after not doing work
A local carpenter faces three felony charges for larceny/grand theft after accepting nearly $30,000 in deposits and failing to do any work on three projects he was hired to complete.…
City takes first step on downtown action plan
The City of Perry has taken the first step to making Perry’s downtown business district more attractive to commerce and tourism by successfully applying for a grant to develop a…
$50,000 grant to fund an economic strategic plan
Taylor County has received a $50,000 grant from Florida Commerce to create an economic development strategic plan in the wake of last year’s closures of two of the county’s largest…
Missing child report leads to Mayo father being charged
A father has been charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor after dropping off his 15-year-old daughter to live with her boyfriend and his mother, and then not…
Multiple eyewitnesses come forward in July 28 shooting
Multiple eyewitnesses have come forward with information concerning an early-morning shooting that injured two people at a crowded house party off of Hwy. 98 on July 28.…
Local transportation program provided 11,600 rides last year
Last fiscal year, the Taylor County Transportation Disadvantaged Program provided 11,642 rides to local residents.…
What’s next for local economy?
What steps should Taylor County officials take as they work to overcome the loss of two of the county’s largest employers in Georgia-Pacific’s (GP) Foley Cellulose mill and West Fraser’s…
TCDA hires DiBella, Cate to head economic development
In an effort to recover from the negative economic effects of last year’s mill closures, the Taylor County Development Authority (TCDA) has hired former Buckeye plant manager Robert Cate as…
Council adds $300,000 to city’s paving project
The City of Perry recently voted to expand its ongoing paving project for a second time, authorizing another $300,000 in one-cent gas tax revenues to resurface five additional roads, bringing…
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