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County may use reserves to speedup stalled coastal canal dredging
Taylor County commissioners have indicated they are willing to utilize county reserve funds to help speed up coastal canal dredging work at Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee, but only if they…
Residents say condition of canals impacting tourism and livelihoods
The poor condition of the county’s coastal canals and waterways is negatively impacting Taylor County’s tourism economy and hurting the financial well-being of local businesses and residents who rely on…
Traffic stop results in arrest of Sarasota man who allegedly stole $250,000 Porsche in South Florida
A Sarasota man allegedly involved in the 2023 theft of a vintage Porsche valued at $250,000 from a South Florida classic car museum is being held without bond at the…
Woman stabbed trying to intervene in sibling argument; 73-year-old charged with assault
A Perry woman who tried to intervene between a brother and sister engaged in a verbal argument was stabbed during the ensuing scuffle.…
Cars, Elvis and sentimentality
By DEBRA BUTLER / Contributing Columnist Throughout his lifetime, 80-year-old Steinhatchee resident Herb Partin has owned furniture and bedding stores, beauty salons and carpet businesses. But what has stuck with…
Senate passes Simon’s ‘Rural Renaissance’ bill that could bring funding to Taylor County
For the second year in a row, the Florida Senate has unanimously passed Sen. Corey Simon’s “Rural Renaissance” bill (SB 250), which would add or redirect millions of dollars in…
Drought triggers SRWMD water shortage advisory
Following a year of below-average rainfall across North Florida that has affected rivers, springs and groundwater levels, the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) Governing Board has issued a water…
Metcalf signs with record label, releases new single
Madden Metcalf, Taylor County High School (TCHS) graduate and one of country music’s most exciting new voices, has been officially signed by MCA and Grammy-nominated songwriter/producer Freddy Wexler.…
Donation of city rec fields to school district hits snag
The City of Perry has hit a speed bump in its efforts to hand over ownership of the city-owned softball and youth baseball fields adjacent to Dorsett Stadium and Pace…
Full agenda for school board’s Jan. 27 meeting
After not meeting for six weeks due to the Christmas holidays and scheduling conflicts, the Taylor County School Board is facing a loaded agenda at its upcoming Tuesday, Jan. 27,…
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