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‘Be better today than you were yesterday’
Commanding the attention of hundreds of middle school students is a feat in itself – one that Dr. Merv Mattair – better known as “Coach Merv” — makes look easy.…
Florida State Bluegrass Festival returns April 5-6
The Florida State Bluegrass Festival returns to Forest Capital State Park in Perry for its 22nd year on Friday and Saturday, April 5-6, bringing both regional and nationally-recognized bluegrass bands…
Perry man faces drug trafficking charges
A Perry man is facing drug trafficking charges after members of the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) Drug Task Force discovered approximately 54 ounces of methamphetamine in his home during…
Woman almost run over after argument
A Perry woman was nearly run over by a truck that veered off the road and into a ditch to chase her following an argument Saturday morning, March 23.…
Roll-over crash
Ricky Bobby’s Towing Service had to pull this overturned SUV out of the woods before towing it from the scene of an accident on Hwy. 19 North on Friday. The…
Flowers files to run for sheriff
Richard (Rick) Alan Flowers has filed to run for Taylor County sheriff, challenging incumbent Sheriff Wayne Padgett.…
Governor signs bill banning social media accounts for kids under 14
Beginning next year, Taylor County children under the age of 14 — along with all others their age residing in Florida — will be prohibited from having any social media…
‘Red’ is newest K9 to join TCSO’s ranks
There is a cute new K9 cop in town, drawing plenty of attention for his silky red hair, soulful dark eyes and a bonafide wiggle butt.…
County moves forward with buying new ladder fire truck
Despite concerns over future revenues following the closure of Georgia-Pacific’s (GP) Foley Cellulose mill, the Taylor County Commission is moving forward with the purchase of a new $1.2 million ladder…
Norvell to speak at ‘Night of Champions’ on May 7
Florida State University (FSU) Head Football Coach Mike Norvell will be the featured special guest speaker at a “Night of Champions” banquet hosted by the Taylor County Fellowship of Christian…
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