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School district will contract out its mental health coordinator position
The Taylor County School District says it will save some $92,700 by eliminating a mental health coordinator position from its payroll, and instead contract out those services to the same…
Taylor’s Congressional district unchanged in new map
While the Florida Legislature has approved a new statewide Congressional district map, District 2, which includes Taylor County, remains unchanged.…
City voices opposition to ‘Water First’ project
Joining other cities and counties throughout the 12-county North Central Florida Regional Planning Council (NCFRPC) area, the City of Perry has adopted a resolution in opposition to the proposed “Water…
National forecast predicting wildfire threat through July
The latest National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) prediction has Taylor County remaining in the “above-normal” category for significant wildland fire potential through the month of July.…
Two tax referendums on November’s ballot
The Taylor County School Board will have two tax-related referendums on November’s ballot — one requesting local voters consider adding a new half-cent sales tax to help fund the school…
Wentworth emphasizes need for new sales tax
Responding to ongoing debate and opposition surrounding a new half-cent sales tax being proposed by the Taylor County School Board, Superintendent of School Reggie Wentworth continued making his case for…
53-year-old injured in motorcycle crash
Speed appears to have been a factor in a motorcycle crash that seriously injured a 53-year-old Steinhatchee man Tuesday afternoon, May 5, around 5:30 p.m.…
$90.5 million refund for Duke Energy customers
On Tuesday, May 5, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) authorized a $90.5 million refund to Duke Energy customers following an “over-collection of storm restoration costs.”…
Commission will not reconsider TCSO cuts
A majority of the Taylor County Commission is comfortable waiting on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the rest of his cabinet to rule on Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett’s appeal…
Cast & Company wants to build performing arts center in Perry
Members of Cast & Company, a local youth performing arts group, appeared before the Perry City Council at a recent April 14 meeting, inviting city officials to an upcoming benefit…
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