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Council adds Veterans Day to city’s list of paid holidays
In a narrow 3-2 decision at its Oct. 14 meeting, the city council voted to shut down operations and close city offices for Veterans Day, increasing the number of paid…
When should school board members raise concerns?
Should school board members ask questions or voice concerns about items placed on the agenda during regularly-scheduled public meetings or address them during one-on-one private discussions with the superintendent of…
Design firm chosen for public safety complex
The Taylor County Commission has chosen the architectural firm Clemons Rutherford & Associates to design and engineer the proposed Taylor County Public Safety Complex, which is currently planned to be…
County files response to sheriff’s budget appeal defending funding cuts
The Taylor County Commission has submitted its official response to the Florida Administration Commission, answering Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett’s appeal of his 2025-26 budget, which was reduced by $320,000…
Commission accepts an $85,000 bid for 5.9-acre Hampton Springs parcel
The Taylor County Commission has accepted an $85,858 bid from an adjacent property owner to purchase a 5.9-acre piece of the county’s 75.6-acre Hampton Springs property.…
City considers changes to roadside trash pickup
At the request of Councilwoman Diane Landry, the City of Perry will consider making changes to its policy regarding how it picks up non-household trash and white goods.…
New Perry Zaxby’s location opens Oct. 27
Zaxby’s, the premium quick-service restaurant known for chicken you can “dip, dunk and drizzle” in its line-up of signature sauces, will celebrate the grand opening of its new Perry location…
TSCO restricts inmate work squads
Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett has followed through with his pledge to restrict the use of inmates working outside the Taylor County Jail if his budget was cut.…
Legislative delegation receives local requests
City of Perry, Taylor County, School Board and Taylor County Development Authority (TCDA) officials submitted a lengthy list of funding requests to the Florida Legislature during the annual “Legislative Delegation”…
School employees to get $500 to $3,000 bonuses
Taylor County School District teachers, non-instructional employees and administrators will each receive a one-time bonus ranging from $500 to $3,000 under agreements approved by the school board Monday, Oct. 20.…
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