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City passes tax, utility rate hikes
City of Perry taxpayers may see a slight increase in property tax bills, and city utility customers can expect to pay up to $20 more per month this coming year,…
Homecoming opponent switcheroo
The Taylor County Bulldogs very nearly had to settle for an intra-squad “Orange vs. Blue” game Thursday night, after Homecoming opponent Suwannee County pulled out of the game this week.…
Who will be Queen?
Nine of Taylor County’s brightest shining stars will take the stage at Forest Capital Hall Saturday to compete in the annual Miss Florida Forest Festival Pageant. Doors open at 5:15…
Minimum wage hits $10
Florida’s minimum wage jumped to $10 on Thursday, Sept. 30, the first step on its journey to hit $15 an hour by Sept. 30, 2026. The new wage is a…
Carlton seeks 9th term on school board
Taylor County School Board member Brenda Carlton, who is currently in her eighth term in office, has become the latest candidate to file to run for re-election in 2022. Carlton…
‘Star Wars Visions’ delivers nine very different anime short films
By MARK VIOLA I’m a big fan of “Star Wars,” and although I don’t watch much of it these days, I’ve been a fan of Japanese anime for more than…
2 new positions among $500,000 cut from budget, but $150,000 in raises preserved
Despite voting 4-0 to adopt a slightly lower property tax millage rate (6.5473 mills instead of the current year’s 6.6744 mills), the city council’s 2021-22 millage rate is considered a…
Glover resigns midterm
While Taylor County School District students and staff returned to school Tuesday after a teacher planning day, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Danny Glover Jr. was absent — opting to take…
Gov. to pick replacement
Although Superintendent of Schools Dr. Danny Glover Jr. has shared his decision to step down with the local Taylor County School Board, district staff and community at large, he had…
Apply now for flood assistance
The Small Business Administration (SBA) will open a disaster loan outreach center at the Steinhatchee Community Center today (Wednesday) to assist Taylor County businesses and residents affected by severe storms…
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