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FDLE arrests man on eight counts of child pornography
On Wednesday, July 8, Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) agents arrested Wayne Lee Phillips, 61, of Perry for eight counts of possession of child pornography. “After receiving a cybertip…
COVID-19 cases total 116
Taylor County’s total positive coronavirus cases climbed to 116 as of the Department of Health’s (DOH) 11 a.m. update Thursday — a jump of 14 from Tuesday’s reported 102 cases.…
Reaves running to provide ‘new voice with fresh ideas
Local community activist, military veteran and church leader Ocie Reaves has met all election qualifications to run for the County Commissioner, Dist. 5, seat. “The people of Dist. 5 deserve…
Steinhatchee man beaten after stabbing two people
A Steinhatchee man is being held on a $100,000 bond after allegedly threatening to kill a woman and then stabbing two people who intervened when he attacked her with a…
No mask mandate for Taylor County
Taylor County will not follow the growing trend in the state of mandating the use of face masks while in public buildings after the county commission rejected the idea during…
A time to live, a time to die, a time to plant
Taylor County’s signature longleaf pines have towered over countless community gatherings at Forest Capital Park for more than a century, standing watch over generation after generation. But, to all things…
City council updates five-year capital plan
Uncertainty and the potential of reduced tax revenues connected to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic could limit the amount of capital improvement projects undertaken by the City of Perry over the…
Total COVID-19 cases now top 100 in Taylor
“Community spread” has caused Taylor County’s positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases to surge into the triple digits this week, increasing from 76 positive cases on June 30 to 102 cases on…
Beach Road fireworks
Vehicles lined Beach Road Saturday night for a dazzling fireworks display put on by several private individuals as part of local Fourth of July celebrations. This photo captured by drone…
Newman brings experience, education to District 3 race
Michael Newman, a lifelong resident of Taylor County’s District 3, has announced his candidacy for the county commission, Dist. 3, seat. “My family’s history runs deep in Taylor County, and…
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