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County received 4 inches of rainfall
The SRWMD’s district-wide average for rainfall was 4.4 inches for the two-day period of Dec 16-17, although total rainfall amounts varied among counties.…
Gift giving
The Perry Rotary and Kiwanis clubs spent their meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, wrapping more than 85 Christmas gifts for residents at Perry Oaks Health Care. The gifts were later…
Teen dies in Monday shooting
The Perry Police Department (PPD) is investigating the tragic death of a 14-year-old who died after being shot at a local residence Monday night, Dec. 18.…
Man struck, killed by log truck
A 37-year-old Perry man was killed after being struck by a log truck in the parking lot of the Busy Bee Shell gas station at 4099 S. Byron Butler Parkway…
Luther sentenced to life for 2020 double homicide
During a sentencing hearing held Monday, Dec. 18, convicted double murderer Joseph “Joe” Luther received two life terms in prison — the maximum sentence allowed under the law – for…
Local businesses lodge complaints with council
Three local business owners – all with active or prior code enforcement cases with the City of Perry – appeared before the city council at its Dec. 12 meeting to…
Man leads deputies on chase in Steinhatchee
A suspect fleeing law enforcement at speeds of up to 100 mph while pulling an empty boat trailer sped through a 20 mph school zone on Friday, Dec. 14 around…
‘Targeted’ arson fire
Describing a Monday house fire on South Orange Street as “a targeted act of violence,” the Perry Police Department is pursuing an arson investigation working in conjunction with the State…
Ready for 2024 elections?
The start of a new year is only weeks away, and Taylor County Supervisor of Elections Dana Southerland is urging local voters to be ready for the three elections scheduled…
Duke customers to see electric bill relief in Jan.
The Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) has approved a plan proposed by Duke Energy Florida that will include collecting $91.9 million from customers in 2024 to cover costs related to…
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