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Coker: ‘I got played by a masterful politician’
“I got played by a masterful politician,” city manager candidate J. Travis Coker stated the day after the city council voted 3-2 in favor of pursuing contract negotiations with fellow…
Former deacon sentenced to 22 years
A former church deacon has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison four months after being found guilty of two counts of “use of a child to produce child…
Tuten hits grand slam in Bulldogs’ 7-4 preseason win over Fort White
With Taylor County trailing 4-3 and the bases loaded in the bottom of the 6th inning, freshman Ethan Tuten crushed the first pitch he saw over the fence for a…
Suspect is still at-large
An “armed and dangerous” suspect wanted in connection with an early-morning shooting Sunday, Feb. 12, remains at-large.…
Speeding driver arrested after hit-and-run crash
A driver speeding through downtown Perry early Sunday morning – at speeds double the posted speed limit – captured the attention of an officer making a pit stop to refuel…
Mayor Hampton proposes recognizing citizens
In an effort to promote a greater level of pride in the community, Mayor Shirlie Hampton has proposed the city recognize citizens for their service to the city.…
Design phase begins for Pinecrest Street sidewalk
Design work is set to begin on the proposed sidewalk along Pinecrest Street in Perry, which is expected to be constructed in 2027.…
County extends FFS airport lease
The Florida Forest Service (FFS) will continue to utilize its large hangar at Perry-Foley Airport after the Taylor County Commission approved a three-year extension to its lease agreement.…
‘Armed and dangerous’ suspect sought in early-morning shooting
An arrest warrant for attempted murder has been issued for a violent, repeat offender who allegedly shot a man following an early-morning argument Sunday, Feb. 12, at Perrytown Apartments.…
Who will be new city manager?
After meeting with each candidate individually in private “one-on-one” sessions earlier in the day, city council members came together to interview the three city manager finalists in a 4 p.m.…
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