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Schools report high attendance numbers
The 2026-27 school year is off to a strong start, with high attendance numbers that have primary and elementary school officials excited about seeing the trend continue.…
DMH joins $11.2 million rural health initiative
Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH) is a proud partner in a new regional collaborative that has been awarded nearly $11.2 million in Year 1 funding through Florida’s Rural Health Transformation Program…
Less altercations last school year
Taylor County High School (TCHS) experienced a “breakthrough” year in 2025-26, with only seven altercations or batteries, leading school leaders to be cautiously optimistic that the trend will continue in…
Commission recognizes Garvin for service to FHP
The Taylor County Commission has recognized Shirley Garvin for her contributions to the State of Florida and Taylor County as the first female dispatcher for the Florida Highway Patrol.…
2026 UNOFFICIAL PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS
Slaughter unseats Feagle in county commission race Republican challenger Wendy M. Slaughter defeated longtime Taylor County Commissioner Pam Feagle in Tuesday’s primary election 53.85% to 46.15%. According to unofficial elections…
TCSO, FDLE investigating homicide
Family members have asked for privacy, and the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) is not releasing any information in connection with a joint investigation being conducted with the Florida Department…
Council exempts school zone cameras from Flock ALPR ban
The Perry City Council voted unanimously Aug. 11 to clarify that school zone speed cameras are not covered by last month’s vote to remove and ban Flock Safety and other…
Council member travel $$$ dominates city budget talks
A $3,000 budget line item for council member travel and per diem to attend out-of-town meetings dominated discussion Tuesday, Aug. 11, as the Perry City Council continued work on its…
Ash St. bid opening postponed 3 weeks
The bid opening for the highly-anticipated Ash Street widening and resurfacing project has been delayed by three weeks until the Taylor County Commission’s regular meeting on Tuesday. Sept. 8.…
Perry man sentenced to 6 years for sex with a 12-year-old
A 32-year-old Perry man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for having sexual intercourse with a 12-year-old girl from Arkansas after meeting her on an online dating…
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