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Perry woman arrested after trying to run down 2 people
A Perry woman went into a full moon frenzy Saturday evening, Aug. 9, allegedly chasing down two individuals and challenging one of them to a fist fight, before attempting to…
County’s unemployment rate trending up, now 6.8%
Taylor County’s unemployment rate has continued to trend upwards over the last few months, rising to 6.8% for the month of June to rank second-highest in the state of Florida.…
Commission approves certificate for second ambulance company to provide interfacility transports
Four months after issuing a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) to Survival Flight EMS, LLC, allowing the company to offer interfacility transports in the county, the Taylor County…
County seeking bids for new Pinecrest Street sidewalk
The Taylor County Commission is seeking bids from firms interested in constructing a new sidewalk along Pinecrest Street using federal funds.…
Elevate Florida approves 21 applications
Approximately 60 of the 90 Taylor County property owners who applied for funding under the state’s new “Elevate Florida” program – created to help homeowners raise or rebuild their residences…
Local Winn-Dixie closes its doors for the final time
After more than 70 years of feeding the Taylor County community, Perry’s Winn-Dixie grocery store closed its doors for the final time this past Sunday, Aug. 10.…
Commission makes no changes to employee insurance plan
In a year in which the Taylor County Commission has been grappling with budget woes due to losses in property tax revenues, the board has opted not to make changes…
Mt. Gilead celebrates 175 years of tradition
By ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI / Managing Editor Nestled off a dusty dirt road under towering live oaks, the wood frame country church welcomed visitors through two tall twin doors.…
County to use sales tax to balance budget?
As part of an effort to plug current and future budget deficits, county commissioners have taken the first step necessary to allow for the use of local one-cent sales tax…
Council calls proposed Property Maintenance Code ‘too detailed’
Admitting some of the proposed language may be “a little too detailed” and could lead to code enforcement action against “every square inch of the city,” the Perry City Council…
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