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Inside the Pentagon on 9-11
By ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI / Managing Editor Gene Carter had just hit “send” on an e-mail and was mentally shifting gears to the remaining tasks he needed to check off…
Center St. R/R crossing closed
Traffic in the downtown area will be affected by the temporary closure of the South Center Street railroad crossing the remainder of this week, according to City of Perry officials.…
County sinks RESTORE Act boat ramps
Since 2016, the Taylor County Commission has been working toward utilizing at least some of its $14 million in RESTORE Act funds to expand access to the Gulf of Mexico…
City plans to cut all funding for recreation in 2020-21 budget
The Perry City Council, by consensus, is looking to cut all funding for youth recreation in its 2020- 21 fiscal year budget, which would result in an estimated $30,000 in…
Firearm, meth seized by TCSO
An Alabama man was arrested here Wednesday evening after a revolver handgun and methamphetamine were discovered in his possession during a routine traffic stop. Freda Leo Brinkley II, 47, of…
County budget hearing is Sept. 9
The Taylor County Commission will hold the first of two public hearings on its 2019-20 budget on Monday, Sept. 9, to approve a tentative budget and property tax millage rates…
Forged by the Sea
By MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 1ST CLASS JERRY JIMENEZ Navy Office of Community Outreach Petty Officer 1st Class William Netherton, a native of Shady Grove, was inspired by family tradition to…
Larson, Weaver appointed to tourism council
The Taylor County Commission has appointed two new members to the Taylor County Tourism Development Council (TDC), including Iron Horse Mud Ranch owner Todd Larson and Angler Management Owner Sue-Ellen…
No water rate increases for Steinhatchee association
The Taylor County Commission has given its approval to the Big Bend Water Authority’s (BBWA) 2019-20 budget, which includes no rate increases for its customers in Steinhatchee and Jena. BBWA…
Sawmill survives kiln fire
City of Perry, Taylor County and Florida Forest Service firefighting agencies, emergency medical services and local law enforcement officials all responded to a massive blaze at the local West Fraser…
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