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County approves 50% tax abatement
The Taylor County Commission voted 3-2 in favor of an economic development incentive for the new Steinhatchee Marina at Deadman’s Bay, approving a 50% property tax abatement over the next…
Taylor schools rank 16th in spending per student
The Taylor County School District ranks 16th in the state of Florida out of 67 districts when it comes to the amount of tax dollars spent annually per student —…
Nomi Health will close COVID testing, vaccination site May 4
Due to low usage over the past several weeks, the Nomi Health COVID-19 testing and vaccination site located at the local health department will close on Wednesday, May 4. “With…
Nelson runs for open city seat
Scot Allen Nelson has joined the race for the open Perry City Council District 3 seat, becoming the 12th overall local candidate to file to run this year. Nelson joins…
Gray pleads guilty to misdemeanors
Less than a week before she was scheduled to go to trial on felony charges of grand theft and exploitation of the elderly, a local home care provider has pleaded…
Tow Head Steve Personal Passage by way of Paddle
By DEBRA BUTLER With his cloudy blue eyes twinkling and tufts of tousled gray hair lifting in the breeze, Tow Head Steve lurches forward in his red folding chair and…
Taylor County native recognized by TPD for actions while on duty
The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) recently recognized Officer Jayse Simpson, a Taylor County native and former Perry resident, for his actions related to a domestic disturbance in Leon County. In…
Keaton Beach traffic stop leads to arrests
A routine traffic stop just after midnight near Hodges Park at Keaton Beach led to the arrest of a Mississippi couple on numerous drug charges last Wednesday, April 13. Lidia…
Council reduces setbacks for campgrounds in Perry
A local landowner is one step closer to receiving approval to site an RV campground off Church Street after receiving approval from the city council to reduce the required setback…
Community cheers athletes, first responders at torch run
Local law enforcement officers, corrections officers and first responders joined forces Monday for the Special Olympics Torch Run in downtown Perry. Known as the “Guardians of the Flame,” each year…
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