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Cherry Lake breaks ground on camp renovations
By CAITLYN BURCHETT Taylor County 4-H’ers can expect to see improvements and changes at Camp Cherry Lake this summer, as Florida 4-H breaks ground at the 83-year-old camp today for…
Trout changes begin Feb. 1
Spotted seatrout is perhaps the most popular sport fish targeted off the Taylor County coast, and beginning Saturday, Feb. 1, many of the rules and regulations governing what anglers can…
County, TCDA seek one vision on new toll road
With the Suncoast Connector Task Force set to meet again in a few weeks, the Taylor County Commission and Taylor County Development Authority (TCDA) are working together to develop local…
Bike theft leads to $400,000 bond
A 29-year-old Perry man is being held on a $400,000 bond after allegedly threatening another man with a gun and stealing his bicycle during a sidewalk confrontation Saturday night near…
Monday crash
No serious injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash that happened Monday in front of the Star Food Mart. The driver of the Kia Optima (above) was cited for careless…
B.E.S.T. to replace Common Core
By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Staff writer Local teachers and students will soon be getting “back to basics,” according to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Danny Glover Jr., who recently notified all…
Albury named state forester
Former Taylor County resident and local Forest Service District Manager Erin Albury credits the seven years he worked in the role of Perry District Manager as a major stepping stone…
Toll road open house
Several dozen local residents attended a Suncoast Corridor Community Open House hosted by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) at Forest Capital Hall Monday evening. While there were plenty of…
Taylor school district lobbying Florida legislature to support 2 proposed bills
The Taylor County School District is currently lobbying for two legislative bills that local officials say could positively impact the district. Senate Bill 434, sponsored by Senator Bill Montford, includes…
City begins process to apply for loan to help cover $2 million in new water filters for plant
The City of Perry has adopted a resolution authorizing staff to begin the process of applying for a loan that will help finance a portion of an estimated $2 million-plus…
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