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RR grant picking up steam
A $17.3 million project to upgrade the railroad between Perry, Fla. and Adel, Ga., is moving forward after the Taylor County Commission approved two agreements last week to serve as…
Britt awarded $20,000 in aid
Taylor County senior Ny’Kasha Britt, the daughter of Charise Thomas and Robert Britt, was recently honored as the 2019 recipient of the Howard and Gretchen Leach Scholarship totaling $20,000. Britt…
Five-day manhunt ends in 4 arrests
The search for a wanted fugitive that spanned a five-day period beginning Friday, May 17, netted three additional arrests. Joshua Warf, 26, was taken into custody Tuesday and his father,…
LDR exemption sought for crematory locations
The Perry City Council is expected to take a final vote next Tuesday on an amendment to its Land Development Regulations (LDR) that would permit the location of crematories next…
Will Suncoast extension run through Taylor Co.?
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed off on a controversial bill that could pave the way for a major toll road extension — likely cutting through Taylor County — including a…
Watch for detours
U.S. 19 in Perry will be detoured around the railroad crossing adjacent to the West Frazer lumber mill beginning Monday, June 3, while a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) contractor…
Commission votes to revoke tax exemption for townhouse project
The Taylor County Commission has revoked an ad valorem tax exemption given to San Pedro Investments, LLC back in 2017 for “The Davis” townhouse community. Stating the company’s recently-submitted annual…
Local VFW Post sounds call for assistance
By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Staff Writer After more than four decades of service to the local community, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9225 of Perry may be forced to close…
A life devoted to service, family
As the oldest of five children, R.V. Hunter was used to taking charge. That experience, gained from “leading” his three younger brothers and younger sister, came to the forefront when…
Tax exemption ordinance amended to require taxes be paid before applying
Since Taylor County voters overwhelming approved renewing the county commission’s authority to offer tax exemptions to new and expanding businesses last year, the commission has been discussing how to update…
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