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Sheriff Padgett has a message for drug dealers: ‘Stay out of Taylor County’
Many in law enforcement say methamphetamine abuse is the number one problem facing Taylor County today. Newly-elected Sheriff Wayne Padgett said he is ready to face the issue head-on.…
3 face drug charges
“Piles” of drug paraphernalia that included used needles and pipes were discovered by investigators at a single wide trailer on Ellison Gamble Road (Lot 10) duringthe execution of a search…
Deja vu: strong winds, rising tides
A strong storm system that produced tornadoes and left 18 people dead across the Southeast spared Taylor County from most of its wrath, although it did result in some minor…
Commission approves tax incentive for proposed high-end apartment project
The Taylor County Commission agreed last week to provide a tax incentive for the Prospect Perry Apartment development. The incentive consists of a 75 percent abatement of the increased property…
Jack Bodiford honored
The Taylor County Commission honored one of its own earlier this month, passing a proclamation recognizing former Commissioner Jack Bodiford, who died Dec. 31. The commission unanimously approved the proclamation…
‘Planting’ ahead for Christmas
The City of Perry and the Florida Forest Service joined forces Friday to celebrate Arbor Day, planting a red cedar at the newly completed Rosehead Park. The tree, donated by…
Double-murderer off Death Row, sentenced to life term
By ANGELA CASTELUCCI / Staff writer For the past 41 years and 10 months, Death Row inmate Douglas R. Meeks’ world has been confined to a space slightly larger than…
Killer’s eyes haunted shooting survivor
It’s almost easy to have sympathy for the older man shuffling into the courtroom, hands cuffed in front and shackles around his ankles. His demeanor is respectful and his voice,…
County okay with trading Wright Road for section of Jefferson St.
The Taylor County Commission joined with the Perry City Council to approve a proposal from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) under which the county will assume ownership of a…
Commissioners agree to keep one-cent sales tax on books
The local one-cent sales tax, which has been used for the past 16 years to pay for the construction of Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH), is expected to accomplish its mission…
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