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City asked to upgrade local parks in spite of tight budget
Over the past several meetings, city officials have fielded requests for improvements and upgrades at several city parks, including drinking fountains, shade coverings and new equipment. At the city’s April…
County extends rental agreement of Consolidated building for SAO
The Taylor County Commission has agreed to continue renting the former Consolidated Communications offices on Drew Street in downtown Perry to house the local state attorney’s office. State Attorney John…
City may reduce required parking
Hoping to spur development and clear the way for new businesses, the city council will hold a public hearing and vote on reducing the required number of parking spaces in…
Scallopers urged to only keep big ones
Taylor and Dixie counties are blessed to be able to enjoy an early opening of Florida’s recreational bay scallop season — a full two weeks before any other Gulf Coast…
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…
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