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Sheriff: No more unsupervised trustees
Due to an ongoing problem of illegal contraband being smuggled into the jail, Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett has informed the county he can no longer allow inmate “trustees” to…
Coxwell is first Adult Education student in state to receive award
Taylor County’s Glen Coxwell became the first Adult Education student in the state to receive the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) “Commissioner’s Leadership Award” during a ceremony held at the…
PPD narcotics unit targets alleged dealers; 15 arrested
Detectives with the Perry Police Department (PPD) Narcotics Unit conducted a massive round-up Thursday that resulted in 15 drug-related arrests following a long-term investigation. Three suspects, each facing multiple drug…
Man, 27, dies in accidental shooting
Reckless gunplay with a loaded firearm led to the tragic death of a young father-to-be early Sunday morning, Jan. 14, at his home in downtown Perry. Michael James, 27, sustained…
The race is on! Seven register as candidates
With seven candidates — including five incumbents — already filed to run this year, Supervisor of Elections Dana Southerland is preparing for a busy 2018 election cycle. In total, there…
Cold weather shelter opens
First Baptist Church will once again open its doors to local residents in need this week as temperatures dip below freezing for an extended period of time. Taylor County’s Community…
B&G Club awarded $199,000
The Boys & Girls Club of North Central Florida, which has three clubs in Taylor County, has been awarded $199,000 in grant funds that are underwriting the equivalent of 10…
Seatbelt violation ends with arrest
A man nabbed with items commonly used in illegal drug distribution is in custody thanks to his alleged oversight in not wearing a seatbelt. Billy Thomas Williamson, 43, was arrested…
Nabbed with expired tag
An expired tag led to a traffic stop that resulted in two drug-related arrests by members of the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force Wednesday afternoon. Justin Clement, 36,…
TCDA board to expand by two
Despite expressing some reservations at their Jan. 2 regular meeting, county commissioners voted 4-1 in favor of a request from the Taylor County Development Authority (TCDA) to expand the economic…
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