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Local rally draws community support
A locally-organized “Back-the-Blue” rally drew dozens of community members in a show of support for the Perry Police Department (PPD), Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO), Florida Highway Patrol, Taylor Correctional…
Festival parade marches on
Although there was initially some confusion over whether or not the Florida Forest Festival’s “socially-distanced” King Tree Parade would happen this year, festival organizers have confirmed they are moving forward…
10th death attributed to COVID
The number of deaths attributed to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has jumped to 10 in Taylor County. Although the four most recent deaths were all reported this week, the…
State dumps Quest
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) and Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) severed all ties with Quest Diagnostics Tuesday after discovering the nationwide clinical laboratory failed to report nearly…
Schools spend $470,000 in CARES funds
The Taylor County School District spent more than $470,000 in the weeks leading up to the start of the 2020-21 school year as it prepared to adhere to health and…
County’s first budget hearing set Sept. 8
The Taylor County Commission will hold the first of two public hearings on the county’s 2020-21 budget on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Based on the proposed property tax millage rates approved…
5 students, 2 staff positive with COVID
Just one week into the new school year, the Taylor County School District is reporting a low number of positive COVID-19 cases for both staff and students. The school district’s…
City Council to meet online
The Perry City Council will continue to hold “virtual” online meetings for now, after a majority of the city’s elected officials rejected a proposal to return to in-person meetings last…
City taxes, utility fees to increase
City of Perry taxpayers and utility customers can expect to see slightly higher bills in the upcoming year under a proposed budget being considered by city officials. At a recent…
City may pull from reserves
Although city officials have long refused to do so, the city council is not legally prohibited from using unrestricted cash reserves to balance its budget, according to an opinion provided…
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