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Record crowd!
Fiddler crabs were king at the 12th annual Fiddler Crab Festival held this past weekend in Steinhatchee. A record-breaking crowd — 11,000-plus — enjoyed three days of high-energy entertainment, including…
Day of mud bogging ends in violent altercation
A day of mud bogging came to a violent end for two Perry residents Saturday, Feb. 15, at a home on Rich Loam Road, leaving one in handcuffs and the…
Deputies recognized for life-saving actions
On Thursday, Feb. 13, Sheriff Wayne Padgett recognized two deputies whose quick response and actions saved the life of a man who started choking while dining at a local restaurant.…
County seeking state funds for generators
In an effort to strengthen the county’s infrastructure in the event of a future disaster, the Taylor County Commission is seeking state funding assistance to potentially purchase a number of…
Registered Republicans outnumber Democrats for first time in local history
For the first time in recorded history, Taylor County has more registered Republicans than Democrats. According to figures from Supervisor of Elections Dana Southerland’s office, as of Wednesday, Feb. 12,…
430-acres burned for fire mitigation
By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Staff Writer Wading through thick brush, ground crews from the Florida Forest Service’s (FFS) Perry District spit fire from drip torches as they set more than…
Valentine of a Lifetime
Perry Police Department (PPD) Det. Bill Murray received a heart transplant during the early morning hours Wednesday, less than a month after being placed on the transplant list due to…
Houck Road paving nears
The long-awaited resurfacing of Houck Road is several steps closer to realization, after the Taylor County Commission awarded the project to Anderson Columbia Co., Inc., Monday evening and agreed to…
School-Related Employee of the Year
Eunice Coulliette has worn a lot of hats during her 30- year career with Taylor County School District – substitute teacher, classroom teacher’s aide, Pre-K lead teacher, custodian and receptionist.…
Find your soulmate this Valentine’s Day
By CAITLYN BURCJETT / Staff writer Most people spend their days waiting to find their soulmate – their one true love, life partner and best friend. Whether by scouring dating…
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