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GP closes former Buckeye mill and technology center
Georgia-Pacific (GP) has announced the permanent closure of its Memphis Cellulose cotton linter pulp mill and the Memphis Technology and Innovation Center, impacting a total of 152 employees.…
Authorities searching for elderly man from DeBary in a 2015 red Honda Civic
Taylor County residents are asked to be on the lookout for an elderly man in a 2015 red Honda Civic who is missing out of DeBary, Fla. On Sunday, Oct.…
County receives four bids for Pinecrest sidewalk
The Taylor County Commission received four bids from firms interested in constructing a new sidewalk along Pinecrest Street, with two appearing to be within the available budget.…
Commission searching for a new auditor after last one quit
The Taylor County Commission has officially begun the search for a new county auditor.…
Sheriff appeals budget to governor
Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett has filed a petition with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet appealing his 2025-26 budget set by the Taylor County Commission, which reduced…
Stein. woman who rode out hurricane on boat is 2nd suspect arrested in drug case
A couple who rode out a Category 4 hurricane aboard their 65-foot boat — only to lose it in a fire nearly a year later — have been arrested and…
County approves contract with Survival Flight to take over EMS
The Taylor County Commission has awarded a five-year contract to Survival Flight EMS of Batesville, Ark., to serve as the county’s new 911 emergency medical services (EMS) provider starting next…
Agner, Slaughter join growing list of ‘26 candidates
The number of local candidates announcing their intent to run for office in 2026 has doubled to four, with Taylor County School Board member Bonnie Sue Agner filing to run…
Wentworth reaches out to City of Perry, tax collector about potential interest in buying ‘Old Rock Building
Superintendent of Schools Reggie Wentworth has reached out to at least two local elected officials to gauge interest in the school district’s former Perry Elementary School property, but has not…
City not interested in ‘Rock Building’
In response to an inquiry from Superintendent of Schools Reggie Wentworth, the Perry City Council made it clear the city has no interest in the former Perry Elementary School and…
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