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City’s BioNitrogen investment to create jobs ‘just didn’t work out’
In April 2014, the Perry City Council voted unanimously to provide an incentive package to BioNitrogen — a company seeking to construct a $300 million plant in Taylor County —…
Meth on Main Street
Concerned citizens raised the red flag regarding suspicious activity at two apartments located on Main Street in downtown Perry, leading to an investigation that ended with two arrests on meth-related…
Iron Horse cancels mud bog
Late breaking news just before this edition went to press indicated that one of two big mud bog events scheduled in Taylor County festival weekend had been canceled. “We are…
Hudson crowned
The six young ladies who took the stage during Saturday’s Miss Florida Forest Festival Pageant were the ideal representation of poise, grace and confidence. Each gave performances worthy of a…
No tax $$ for Pine Tree Rd.
Pine Tree Road area residents left a Sept. 19 county meeting disappointed and frustrated after being told commissioners are not legally allowed to spend tax dollars to repair the privately…
County seeks funds to replace docks
At the county’s previous (Sept. 19) meeting, the board voted 5-0 in favor of submitting a $30,000 “Coastal Partnership Initiative” (CPI) grant application to help pay for dock rehabilitation at…
$200,000 United Way goal announced
Taylor County United Way kicked off its 25th annual campaign Oct. 11 with a special breakfast gathering held at First United Methodist Church. Campaign Chair Jan Walker announced a $200,000…
Perry plant to close
Snyder’s-Lance, Inc., announced Tuesday the closure of its Perry plant, effective by the end of September. Local employees were given the news at an early-morning meeting held at the production…
Federal task force takes down 20 meth dealers
A Zephyrhills man who federal officials say that he and his mother ran a far-reaching methamphetamine distribution ring that operated primarily in Taylor County, will spend 20 years in federal…
New PPS opening delayed
The new Perry Primary School will not open as scheduled to start the 2018- 19 school year. In a report to the Taylor County School Board, District Facilities & Maintenance…
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