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Above-normal rainfall floods part of county
Almost 60 days into Florida’s “monsoon months,” much of southern Taylor County is currently covered in standing water after receiving more than 20 inches of rain during June and July,…
Taxable value jumps $62 million
Taylor County’s hot real estate market is driving the county’s property values higher, producing the possibility of additional tax revenues for local governments. Property Appraiser Shawna Beach recently discussed the…
Super-Pufft expansion leads to zoning change
The city council has approved land use and zoning changes that will allow Super-Pufft Snacks to use the former Kmart building as a warehouse for its growing manufacturing business in…
County meets July 29 to set proposed millage
With rising property values injecting additional revenues into the county’s coffers, the Taylor County Commission is expected to keep its property tax millage rates for 2021-22 the same as the…
Rash of vehicle burglaries reported here
Residents with video camera surveillance systems in areas recently hit by a rash of vehicle burglaries are asked to contact the Perry Police Department (PPD). A string of burglaries was…
Coastal utility board re-filled
One week after removing all but one member of the Taylor Coastal Waster and Sewer District (TCWSD) board of directors, the Taylor County Commission filled the vacant seats by appointing…
United in grief
Family and friends from across the community gathered at Rosehead Park Tuesday evening to honor the life of Desmond “Roscoe” Ellis, whose life was cut tragically short. (Right) His mother,…
14 grams of meth found during traffic stop
An early-morning traffic stop led to the arrest of a Perry man in possession of trafficking amounts of methamphetamine, as well as an assortment of drug paraphernalia, including a glass…
Two vacate top sheriff’s office posts
An independent hiring committee unanimously selected Kristy Anderson as the top candidate for the Taylor County School District’s new human resources (HR)/school safety specialist position. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Danny…
Schools get $1 million more in property taxes
A meteoric rise in property values here recently will translate into nearly $1 million in additional tax revenue for the Taylor County School District this coming budget year. Director of…
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