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Illegal window tint leads to meth bust
Illegal dark window tint led to a traffic stop that resulted in two arrests and the seizure of nearly two ounces – approximately 52 grams – of what is believed…
Shoaf, Ausley hear local wish list
Protecting access to Hickory Mound, preserving historic war memorials, upgrades to Taylor County public buildings, speeding up COVID-19 vaccinations and funding for online virtual school classrooms were just some of…
Center Street closed for months?
A portion of Center Street near downtown Perry could remain closed for up to several months to assess and repair an “extremely dangerous” erosion problem impacting the roadway and a…
Serial killer case closed
The local State Attorney’s Office has officially closed its file on prolific serial killer Samuel “Sam” Little, essentially dropping first-degree murder charges pending against him for the 1993 murder of…
Hampton Springs Road repairs begin next week
During the week of Jan. 18, Reynolds Construction and Anderson Columbia will begin repair work on the section of Hampton Springs Road east of Taylor Correctional Institute (TCI). Work crews…
2 dead in home blaze
The Florida Bureau of Fire, Arson and Explosives is investigating the cause of an early-morning blaze that the claimed the lives of a 17-year-old autistic blind teen and a four-year-old…
Former deputy pleads guilty to battery
Former Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputy Michael O’Connor, 32, agreed to voluntarily surrender his criminal justice standard – meaning he can no longer serve in law enforcement – under…
Lakey, county will head to mediation
A mediation hearing has been set for April 2 in an attempt to resolve a lawsuit filed by former County Administrator Ted Lakey against the Taylor County Commission over his…
Commission rolls back COVID restrictions for sports complex
Although capacity limits will remain in place at most county government buildings — including the Taylor County Courthouse and public library, due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns — the county commission…
Health Dept. holds mass vaccinations Jan. 13
Taylor County’s Department of Health (DOH-Taylor) is holding a mass COVID-19 vaccination event today (Wednesday, Jan. 13) at Forest Capital Hall for local healthcare workers and senior citizens (ages 65…
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