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Cars, Elvis and sentimentality
By DEBRA BUTLER / Contributing Columnist Throughout his lifetime, 80-year-old Steinhatchee resident Herb Partin has owned furniture and bedding stores, beauty salons and carpet businesses. But what has stuck with…
Senate passes Simon’s ‘Rural Renaissance’ bill that could bring funding to Taylor County
For the second year in a row, the Florida Senate has unanimously passed Sen. Corey Simon’s “Rural Renaissance” bill (SB 250), which would add or redirect millions of dollars in…
Drought triggers SRWMD water shortage advisory
Following a year of below-average rainfall across North Florida that has affected rivers, springs and groundwater levels, the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) Governing Board has issued a water…
Metcalf signs with record label, releases new single
Madden Metcalf, Taylor County High School (TCHS) graduate and one of country music’s most exciting new voices, has been officially signed by MCA and Grammy-nominated songwriter/producer Freddy Wexler.…
Donation of city rec fields to school district hits snag
The City of Perry has hit a speed bump in its efforts to hand over ownership of the city-owned softball and youth baseball fields adjacent to Dorsett Stadium and Pace…
Full agenda for school board’s Jan. 27 meeting
After not meeting for six weeks due to the Christmas holidays and scheduling conflicts, the Taylor County School Board is facing a loaded agenda at its upcoming Tuesday, Jan. 27,…
TCDA is partnering with SelectFlorida to promote Taylor County around the world
The Taylor County Development Authority is hopeful that connections made and seeds planted in 2025 will grow into new industry choosing to locate and invest in the community during 2026.…
TCDA hires Thompson to continue monitoring GP, Foley mill property
The Taylor County Development Authority (TCDA) has hired former Foley Cellulose Mill Environmental Manager and engineer Chet Thompson to continue monitoring Georgia-Pacific’s efforts to dismantle the former mill site and…
Lower bills arriving sooner than planned for Duke customers
Duke Energy residential customers can expect an approximately $33 reduction in their monthly bills beginning in February – one month earlier than expected.…
City, Chamber awarded $25,000 in grants by Duke Energy Foundation
The Perry City Council received three welcomed bits of “good news” from Duke Energy Government and Community Relations Manager Scott Mixon during the city’s first meeting of 2026 on Tuesday,…
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