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5 elected unopposed
When the 2022 qualifying period deadline passed at noon on Friday, five local candidates were either elected or re-elected without opposition – including Alicia York Beshears, who will be Taylor…
Four local races will be contested on ‘22 ballot
The list of candidates Taylor County voters will see on their 2022 primary election ballots is now set, with a total of four local races being contested, as well as…
No prosecution for couple
The State Attorney’s Office (SAO) has declined to pursue charges against a couple arrested in May following allegations the man grabbed a teen at Keaton Beach and offered to “buy”…
Mild COVID comeback
Although COVID-19 cases have been on the rise locally — with the most weekly cases reported since February — reports of new cases across Florida and the United States appear…
City council moves public comment up earlier in meetings
The city council has agreed to move comments and requests from the general public up earlier on the agenda near the beginning of its twice-monthly meetings. At its June 14…
David Williams Memorial Fire Station
Family members and friends of the late David Williams joined personnel with Taylor County Fire-Rescue for a ceremony on Saturday, June 17, during which the county’s main fire station in…
City council adds ‘Good Friday’ to paid holiday list
The City of Perry has decided to close city offices and add “Good Friday” to its list of recognized holidays as a paid day off for city employees. At least…
How do we protect schools?
Local businessman and former Perry Police Department (PPD) Investigator Mike Anderson appeared before the city council Tuesday, June 14 to request the City of Perry help fund several school security…
O’Steen guilty
A jury found Dixie County attorney Michael O’Steen guilty of two of four charges filed against him on Wednesday – extortion and failing to report a cash transaction of more…
$5 million in projects survive DeSantis veto
More than $5 million in state funds included in Florida’s 2022-23 state budget earmarked for projects in Taylor County have survived Gov. Ron DeSantis’ veto pen. The governor, who signed…
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