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New city manager highlights ‘the good, bad & ugly’
Falling insulation, missing ceiling tiles, dirty floors and an outdated HVAC system that requires so much maintenance repairmen don’t even bother replacing the front cover. These were some of the…
DUI manslaughter charges brought
Charges of DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide and DUI with damage to person/property have been filed against the driver of one of the four vehicles involved in the Dec. 21, 2018…
Home health provider faces 3 felony charges
A Perry woman is facing three felony charges for grand theft, uttering forged checks and exploitation of an elderly person after allegedly being overpaid more than $11,000 for home healthcare…
Hero semi driver
Quick action by the driver of a semi-truck saved the life of a Perry man who was involved in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon at the intersection of U.S. Highway…
Policy changes, but no charges
Despite “very troubling allegations” contained in a comprehensive Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) investigative report, the State Attorney’s Office has declined to prosecute those involved in a Nov. 8,…
Locals protest trout rule change
Dozens of area residents, including many local charter captains, are expected to attend next week’s Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) meeting in Havana to argue against a series…
4 locals conquer iconic Boston Marathon
By CAITLYN BURCHETT /Staff writer Four Taylor County runners crossed the iconic blue and yellow finish line of the 123rd annual Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15. Michael Rhodes, Roy…
Road closures
Jefferson Street Drivers are reminded that Jefferson Street will be closed for three weeks, beginning Monday, April 29, due to construction on the railroad crossing near Ellis Street. The road…
Deadline nears for U.S. rep, state attorney, public defender races
Although election officials are busy preparing for the upcoming special election, an important deadline is already approaching for the 2020 election cycle. Anyone interested in running in 2020 for U.S.…
School board chair talks change, challenges over 29-year tenure
Taylor County’s longest-serving current public official, School Board Chairperson Brenda Carlton, shared a snapshot of the changes and challenges she’s seen over her nearly three decades of service during a…
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