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Hall, Woodfaullk to remain mayor, vice-mayor
City Councilman Alan Hall was elected to serve another one-year term as mayor of the City of Perry on Oct. 27, agreeing to continue in the role after two of…
County rejects proposal to allow commercial crabbers use of public lot at Keaton Beach
The Taylor County Commission unanimously rejected a proposal to allow commercial crabbers to use a parcel of county-owned land in Keaton Beach to load and unload their traps during the…
Beach elected Property Appraiser
Republican Shawna Beach pulled in nearly 63% of the vote to defeat Abbey Lundy Tharpe (37.11%) for the Taylor County Property Appraiser’s seat, according to local election results released Tuesday…
Elections ‘smooth’ despite record turnout
Despite record turnout, including the most early votes and mail ballots ever recorded in Taylor County, the full unofficial results from Tuesday night’s general election were available 53 minutes after…
Ausley edges Preston
Although she carried only two counties in the 11-county district, Democrat Loranne Ausley will serve as the next State Senator for District 3, after defeating fellow challenger Republican Marva Harris…
Fiddler Festival to receive exemption?
This past summer, the Taylor County Commission approved an ordinance regulating large-scale concerts in the county, but soon the board will consider amending the language to exempt events sponsored by…
Proud to Serve
U.S. Marine Charles “Wes” Blue’s service to his country will be honoredwith the raising of his memorial flag over Veterans Memorial Park duringVeterans Day ceremonies planned Wednesday, Nov. 11, at…
Taylor boarded ‘Trump train’
While nationwide results are still pending final counts, recounts and court challenges, Taylor County remained aboard the “Trump train” Tuesday, with nearly 77% of local voters casting ballots in favor…
Amendment raising minimum wage to $15 passes; so do three others
Tuesday’s general election will have far-reaching effects on Florida — far beyond who will hold public office the next few years — as the state’s voters approved four of six…
Rep. Shoaf wins re-election
Rep. Jason Shoaf easily won re-election to his District 7 seat in the Florida House in Tuesday’s General Election. Shoaf, a Republican, fended off a challenge from Democrat Taymour Khan,…
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