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City received 3 bids for commercial solid waste
More than a month after deciding to re-advertise because the first two bids received were “like comparing apples and oranges,” the City of Perry received three responses to a request…
Whetsel crowned Miss Juneteenth Florida
Taylor County’s newly-crowned Miss Juneteenth Morgan Whetsel won the inaugural Miss Juneteenth Florida state title during ceremonies held Saturday, Aug. 5.…
Three arrested in separate ‘dumpster diving’ incidents
Three back-to-back “dumpster diving” incidents at local roll-off sites resulted in three separate arrests on trespassing and theft charges, as well as one suspect facing multiple felony charges related to…
Council tweaks proposed ordinance to give themselves vote on bids more than $25,000
The city council continues to tweak its bid process, asking staff to make changes to a proposed ordinance that would require all bids to be opened in council meetings and…
City to update its billing, financial software systems
The City of Perry is approximately one year away from implementing new computer software and hardware that staff says will save taxpayers money, increase productivity and address a number of…
One wounded in Tuesday night Warner St. shooting
One person is listed in stable condition at a Tallahassee hospital after being injured in a shooting incident that occurred on the public right-of-way in the 600 block of South…
Police seize seven different drugs from suspect after vehicle chase
A routine traffic stop for illegal window tint escalated into a short chase that ended in a crash, followed by the arrest of a 35-year-old Perry man for possession of…
Commission keeps tax rates the same, but open to possibly lowering them next month
The Taylor County Commission appears willing to consider a slight reduction in the county’s property tax millage rates, but the board decided to hold off on making that decision until…
Deputy helps with roadside delivery
There was nothing routine about the call that came in early Wednesday morning — a woman was in active labor on the side of the road.…
PPD named top agency at FDLE Safety Awards
The Perry Police Department (PPD) has been recognized as the top agency in the entire state of Florida when it comes to traffic safety, ranking first in its division as…
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