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Turn-off permit policy changes
The Taylor County Commission has changed its policy governing how county residents can apply for new turn-offs onto their property from county roads. While the application fee will remain $5,…
Help for farmers
Wednesday’s Kiwanis meeting featured Florida Congressman Neal Dunn of the Second District, who spoke to Kiwanis members and guests regarding important state issues such as emergency disaster relief and forestry…
Disciplinarian or dictator?
Standing before a crowd of more than 100 players and family members at an “emergency parent meeting” called to discuss team rules and expectations, Taylor County High School (TCHS) Head…
Steinhatchee residents battle rising floodwaters
More than 30 inches of rain fell on Steinhatchee over the course of four days, resulting in major flooding throughout the community, damaging nearly 60 homes and several businesses. The…
Shelter opens on the heels of mutual agreement regarding operation
Less than two weeks before Steinhatchee School became a “shelter of last resort” for residents flooded out of their homes, the Taylor County Commission and Taylor County School District approved…
Man charged with soliciting minor online
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Coty Allen Hartsfield, 29, of Perry on Tuesday for online solicitation of a minor for sex acts and transmission of…
City looks to sell Foley property
The City of Perry may have an ace up its sleeve when it comes to replenishing its dwindling cash reserves and boosting a beleaguered operating budget, as nearly 51 acres…
Where will Suncoast go?
Taylor County Commission Chairwoman Pam Feagle is one of 41 members appointed to a task force that will begin meeting Aug. 27 in Tampa to plan how and where the…
City is caught between rock and hard place
City sewer and garbage customers could see a nearly $14 increase on their utility bills this coming fiscal year as officials work to overcome a projected $823,000 budget deficit. The…
How did council develop budget deficit?
How did the City of Perry reach the point of staring down the barrel of a projected nearly $1 million budget deficit? Failure to keep pace with inflation.…
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