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3 ‘on ice’ after ‘Operation Summer Frost’
More than 11 grams of methamphetamine were seized during a four-day “Deputies Without Borders” operation led by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO). Dubbed “Operation Summer Frost,” deputies and officers…
9 apply for city manager; special meeting planned
This Friday, June 22, is the deadline to submit applications for the City of Perry city manager position that will be vacated in September with the retirement of current manager…
New eye doctor, Papa John’s locating here
City Manager Bob Brown shared encouraging economic development news at last week’s Perry City Council meeting, announcing that an area ophthalmologist planned to open a new branch office here. The…
Opening weekend
Early scalloping reports from this past opening weekend were mainly positive, with most folks limiting out in an hour or two. Congestion at the Keaton Beach Boat Ramp was not…
Docks generate 900 bids and $40,000
Taylor County should collect over $40,000 after receiving more than 900 bids to purchase some of the nearly 60 aluminum “finger” docks that were auctioned off by sealed bid last…
Commission agrees to obtain two credit cards
of staff being forced to reserve motel rooms and conferences using personal credit – and the county incurring additional fees for not having an official charge account – county commissioners…
County one step closer to dredging canals
The Taylor County Commission is one step closer to securing funding to dredge the Keaton Beach and other coastal canals after approving a contract with Langston Associates in Jacksonville to…
Health officials confirm human case of EEE here
The Florida Department of Health in Taylor County (DOH-Taylor) confirmed late Thursday a human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) here. Officials said there “is a heightened concern additional residents…
Fina issues ruling on renewed motion
Circuit Judge David Fina issued an order Wednesday partially granting a motion brought on behalf of convicted murderer Garrett Arrowood, who is seeking a new trial after receiving a life…
Wednesday crash
There are several tense moments Wednesday afternoon while emergency responders worked to extricate a woman pinned inside her car during a two-vehicle crash in front of the Perry post office.…
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