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$10,000 in firearms stolen, one arrested
Perry Police Department (PPD) investigators have made one arrest, and say more are expected, in connection with a break-in on Lewis Drive earlier this month that resulted in the theft…
Man arrested after wreck, assaulting first responder
A late-night car crash at a local convenience store led to a Perry man being charged with battery and resisting arrest following a physical altercation with first responders. An emergency…
Local captains reel in fish for food bank
Funded by a grant from a national non-profit conservation group, a trio of Steinhatchee commercial fishermen are helping catch fresh Gulf Coast seafood to be distributed by local food banks…
Ages 50+ can now get vaccine
All Taylor County residents ages 50 and older are now eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine through the local health department after Gov. Ron DeSantis dropped the age requirements due…
Bluegrass Festival returns April 9
When COVID struck one year ago, it shuttered live music venues and festivals across the world, including a local favorite, the Florida State Bluegrass Festival. But with vaccines readily available…
County may sell 2 Keaton lots
The Taylor County Commission is considering selling one or more publicly-owned lots at Keaton Beach in an effort to return the property to the tax rolls. The commission has discussed…
Peterson Landing is closed March 22-26
Peterson Landing on the Fenholloway River will be closed the week of March 22-26 for a pipeline inspection and routine maintenance, according to a press release from Georgia-Pacific (GP). “During…
Gas Plant Road to be resurfaced
The Taylor County Commission is seeking bids from construction firms to resurface one mile of Gas Plant Road, as well as widen the roadway from 18 feet to 22 feet.…
Spring Warrior, McDaniel, Ash St. all on paving list
A number of local roads are scheduled to be resurfaced within the next several years thanks to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) funding through two programs designed to help small…
City eyes downtown purchase
Anticipating the need for additional space in the future, the City of Perry has authorized City Manager Taylor Brown to negotiate the purchase of additional property downtown adjacent to its…
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