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    DeSantis visits Perry, Steinhatchee

    Governor Ron DeSantis returned to Taylor County for a second straight day on Thursday, personally viewing damage prior to holding a press conference at Steinhatchee Marina at Deadman’s Bay.…

    Taylor County projected to get direct hit from Hurricane Idalia

    Local emergency officials warned Taylor County residents that Hurricane Idalia — forecast to hit as a Category 3 or higher storm – would be an “unprecedented” weather event, capable of…

    Defendant a ‘no-show’ for jury trial

    A St. Cloud man set to face a jury here on drug and traffic charges failed to appear in court Monday morning, and will likely to face a fresh round…

    City continues budget talks Tuesday, Sept. 5

    The Perry City Council will hold a budget workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 5 p.m. in the city council meeting room to review and discuss its proposed fiscal year…

    Portion of U.S. 19 to be dedicated to late deputy

    The Florida Legislature has approved Taylor County’s request to dedicate a portion of U.S. 19 in honor of the late Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) Dep. Michael Scott Williams.…

    Billboards target BBQ festival

    Billboards target BBQ festival

    Taylor County’s popular “Smokin’ in the Pines” BBQ Festival has drawn the attention of a radical national animal-rights organization that has sponsored two billboards along Hwy. 19 warning that the…

    Fentanyl found on $10 bill in mailbox

    The Perry Police Department (PPD) continues to investigate an incident in which a $10 bill left in the mailbox of a local law enforcement officer field-tested positive for fentanyl.…

    City stops adding fluoride to water

    The City of Perry has stopped adding fluoride to its drinking water – a decision that drew praise from Councilwoman Diane Landry and a rebukefrom Councilman Bill Brynes.…

    Ketring addresses ‘conspiracy theories’ around city’s Super-Pufft billing errors

    Addressing what he referred to as “rumors” and “conspiracy theories,” Councilman Ward Ketring revisited the City of Perry’s utility billing errors with Super-Pufft Snacks at the city’s Aug. 8 meeting.…

    Man with four warrants picks up new charges

    A man with four outstanding arrest warrants now faces even more charges after fleeing police during a traffic stop late Friday, Aug. 18.…