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Accessory structures limited on coast?
The Taylor County Commission is considering several changes to the local land development regulations (LDRs) that would limit the size and location of “accessory” structures on properties within special and…
District may have to dip into reserves
If current spending trends continue, the Taylor County School District will have to dip into its anticipated fund balances (reserves) by up to $1.7 million to cover expenditures that are…
Copper thief caught in act
A man was caught nearly red-handed cutting copper pipes running to air-conditioning units at a local shopping plaza, which sustained some $14,000 in damages. Perry Police Department (PPD) officers were…
Murder suspect pulled over here
A former Perry resident wanted in connection with a murder in Sarasota was nearly apprehended here recently when the vehicle he was traveling in was stopped for a minor traffic…
Suspicious fire under investigation
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire that destroyed a small camper trailer used for storage Monday morning just behind Evans-Walker Funeral Home on Homer J. Smith Avenue.…
Taylor leads state
Taylor County reported a record-high number of COVID-19 cases for the second straight week, as the Omicron variant continued to surge through the region. According to the latest report from…
Deadman’s Curve property purchased
he Taylor County Commission has formally agreed to purchase one of the two pieces of property necessary to widen Deadman’s Curve on Beach Road. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)…
Former applicant sues city
More than three years after the City of Perry filled its city manager position back in 2018, depositions are scheduled to be taken in a lawsuit filed by one of…
Guilty: manslaughter
After nearly four hours of deliberations Wednesday night, a jury found Jarnell “Roosta” Coverson guilty of manslaughter for his role in the Jan. 24, 2018, murder of Keshawn “Chico” Davis.…
Siegmeister plans to plead guilty
Former Third Judicial Circuit State Attorney Jeff Siegmeister will reportedly plead guilty to extortion and bribery charges as part of a plea deal in his federal corruption case. Siegmeister was…
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