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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…
Schools fill open positions with ‘guest teachers’
With the start of the 2023-24 school year just a week away, the Taylor County School District has filled all but one of the 18 open instructional positions advertised in…
County considers Spring Warrior for future boat ramp
After a lengthy delay, the county is finally moving forward with the possible acquisition of 3.95 acres at Spring Warrior to site a new public boat ramp.…
Slaughter Road paving
After facing delays due to frequent rains and extreme heat, work crews on Slaughter Road paved one lane of the remaining section of the roadway Wednesday and were preparing the…
Landry asks for updates on hydrants, road repairs
Councilwoman Diane Landry recently requested updates on several ongoing city projects — including fire hydrants and road repairs – before adding several new items to the list during city council…
Fentanyl seized after chase, crash
Four grams of suspected fentanyl was seized after the arrest of a local man who led police on a short chase before crashing his car at Perrytown Apartments Thursday, July…
62-year-old found deceased in woods near Mt. Gilead Rd.
The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) is investigating the death of a 62-year-old Taylor County man who was found deceased in a heavily-wooded area of the county near Mt. Gilead…
Consolidated cuts impact local employees
Friday, July 28, marked the end of an era for Taylor County telecommunications, as two longtime employees with a combined 87 years of service retired as part of cost management…
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