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Over 22% of local voters rush to cast ballots early
Early voting for the 2020 general election has started at a fast clip, with more than 866 ballots cast by press time Tuesday. This is in addition to some 2,029…
Former FHP trooper shot in line of duty
A Tennessee police officer who formerly served Taylor County with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is home recovering after being shot in the line of duty Sunday. East Ridge Police…
2 bids submitted to provide EMS
Two companies have submitted bids to take over ambulance services in Taylor County. During the Taylor County Commission meeting held Tuesday morning, bids were opened from Century Ambulance Service and…
City meets in person
The Perry City Council returned to in-person meetings in October, but will hold only one meeting per month in both November and December due to the holidays. At the city’s…
Road to reformation
By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Staff Writer The inmates at Taylor Correctional Institute (TCI) have dreams that reach far beyond the large coils of razor wire atop the fencing separating them…
Report: ‘Systemic racial issues’ in school hiring
A committee charged with reviewing a formal complaint alleging hiring discrimination by the Taylor County School District found “no evidence to support” a woman’s claim that she was racially discriminated…
Glover: No evidence of racial discrimination
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Danny Glover Jr. has responded to a leaked report detailing the findings of an investigation into alleged racial discrimination regarding the hiring practices within the Taylor…
A never-ending project?
Nearly seven months after issuing a notice to proceed, the county commission continues to field complaints surrounding the 1.5-mile project to widen and resurface Foley Cut-Off Road between Hwy. 30…
PPD K9 is taking bite out of crime
Perry Police Department (PPD) Chief Jamie Cruse highlighted the success of one of the department’s newest dual purpose canine units at the city council’s most recent meeting. According to Cruse,…
COVID cases ‘picking up’
The local Florida Department of Health in Taylor County (DOH-Taylor) is still encouraging face masks, social distancing and suggests restricting gatherings to no more than 10 people, after reporting that…
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