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Sheriff, Clerk square off
What is traditionally a routine, five-minute meeting held each year to set the county commission’s proposed millage (property tax) rate for the upcoming year turned into a tense, and sometimes…
Board votes 3-2 to raise property taxes 7 percent
In a surprising reversal from their stance just two weeks ago, three of five county commissioners — Steve Spradley, Thomas Demps and Jim Moody — voted in favor of possibly…
Davis inducted into UF 4-H Hall of Fame
Longtime Taylor County Extension Agent Henry Davis, 90, was inducted into the University of Florida’s 4-H Hall of Fame during formal ceremonies held Wednesday evening in Gainesville. Davis, who served…
New rules outlined for Hampton Springs Park
With the Taylor County Commission having already approved a “park host” plan for Hampton Springs, the board is now considering a new set of rules for the park in an…
City candidate Williams wants to be ‘voice for the voiceless’
City Council Dist. 4 candidate Mary Williams says she wants to be a “voice for the voiceless.” Announcing her candidacy, Williams said, “The citizens of Perry need representation they can…
Dist. 5 city candidate Holton is ‘ready and willing to serve’
Tonya Holton has announced her candidacy for the Dist. 5 seat on the Perry City Council, stating she is “ready and willing to serve.” Holton said, “I believe each and…
Perry family is seeking news of missing son
When Derek Parks’ grandmother became ill and died last month, he was right by his family’s side – helping with her care and then bidding her a final good-bye. “He…
Judge recuses himself as jury selection begins
Jury selection for a re-sentencing hearing for Ronald Spring came to an abrupt halt last Wednesday when County Judge Bill Blue announced “there has been a development in the case…
City presented a balanced budget
In stark contrast to county and school board officials who are faced with dipping into reserves to balance their proposed budgets for the coming fiscal year, the Perry City Council…
Sheriff, county to discuss budget cuts
County commissioners are scheduled to hold a special meeting today (Wednesday) at 10 a.m. to set the county’s proposed millage (property tax) rates, in addition to further discussing the 2018-…
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