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Citing overharvesting concerns, some are calling for a later start to scallop season
Expressing concern about potentially overharvesting smaller scallops early in the season, some Steinhatchee area residents and businesses are lobbying the state to return to the previous July 1 opening date…
Teen pleads ‘not guilty’ to manslaughter
A 15-year-old Perry teen facing a manslaughter charge and being tried as an adult has entered a written plea of not guilty.…
Council considering a major overhaul of garbage policies
In an effort to eliminate trash, litter and unsightly piles of garbage piled on the right-of-ways along the edge of city streets, the City of Perry is considering several changes…
Broken tail lights lead to drug arrest
Broken tail lights and tag lights led to a vehicle chase that ended with a Taylor County man facing multiple felony charges, including drug possession and destroying evidence.…
County boat ramp fees, fines raised $112,000
Launch fees for Taylor County’s public boat ramps brought in $112,150 last fiscal year, which, after taking into account the associated expenses, netted the county roughly $32,000.…
Holden honored as ‘Lady of the Year’
By SUSAN H. LINCOLN / Special to the Taco Times Surrounded by more than 50 neighbors, friends, relatives and fellow firefighters, Norma Holden was named the 2024 “Lady of the…
City waives permit fee for Big Bend Brewfest
The Perry City Council approved waiving a $250 alcohol permit fee for organizers of the upcoming Big Bend Brewfest fundraiser.…
City names Gaddy ‘Outstanding Citizen’ for clean-up efforts
Robert Gaddy Sr. was recognized as an “Outstanding Citizen” by the city council at its Feb. 27 meeting for his ongoing efforts to keep his neighborhood clean.…
Perry awarded USDA grant to help purchase a sewer truck
Despite seeing its share of the cost increasing by 20%, the City of Perry is moving ahead with a federal grant that will help fund the purchase of a wastewater…
Shooting determined to be ‘justified’
A Perry man was found to be “justified” in using deadly force to defend his life — and that of his child — when he shot and killed a suspect…
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