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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…
New north end fire station put on hold
The proposed construction of a new county fire station north of Perry has been delayed by at least a year, after the Taylor County Commission agreed to wait and see…
Recreational red snapper season now open in Florida’s Gulf waters
The recreational red snapper season starts today (Friday, June 17) in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida and will remain open through July 31, with 12 days also slated…
Brynes seeks city council seat
Six of the seven people running for the Perry City Council this year completed their qualifying documentation before the noon deadline on Monday, including the newest candidate, former City Manager…
Inflation and fuel prices take major toll on city budget
Inflation and record-high fuel prices are taking a major toll on the City of Perry’s budget. According to City Finance Director Penny Staffney, several city departments have already more than…
BBTC seeks bids for new health lab
Big Bend Technical College (BBTC) is currently accepting construction bids for a new $2 million virtual reality health science lab with a target completion date of June 2023. The 14-day…
Upshaw commits to South Carolina
Taylor County High School (TCHS) Bulldog senior safety Cam Upshaw Jr. publicly committed to play college football at the University of South Carolina after making an official visit to the…
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