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Padgett announces termination
A corrections officer at the Taylor County Jail was fired Monday after a two-week investigation into allegations he had improperly used pepper spray (O.C. spray) against an inmate. “The allegation…
It’s all about da’ Crab
While Steinhatchee’s ninth annual Fiddler Crab Festival dawned with cool temperatures and morning showers, clear skies were not far behind…and with them, the crowds. Thousands of area residents descended on…
Bring your shades! Chamber celebrates ‘bright’ successes
Local business and community leaders will gather this Friday, Feb. 24, for the Perry-Taylor County Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet, celebrating its past year of accomplishments. Circuit Judge Greg Parker…
$2.3 million bridge project gets underway
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) began a $2.3 million project this week to replace the bridge on Buckeye Credit Union Road (County Road 356C) across the Fenholloway River. Work…
Deputies, K-9 teams track wanted man
An Old Town man who had allegedly been harassing workers at his former place of employment led officers on a three-and-a-half hour chase Wednesday afternoon before being apprehended. Russell Cruce…
Thule’s Perry plant up for sale
Thule Group has decided to divest itself of Perry-based United Welding Services (UWS), according to a company press release issued Feb. 10. “Following a strategic review of the Specialty segment…
Arrowood attorney can move forward with depos
Circuit Judge Davis Fina has granted a motion from the attorney of convicted murderer Garrett Arrowood to move forward with deposing Arrowood’s former counsel, Baya Harrison III, and his office’s…
Whiddon murder trial is delayed
The scheduled trial for accused murderer Rodney Whiddon, linked to the shooting death of educator Shelly Strickland, has been delayed and a new date has not been set. Judge David…
TCSO ‘keeping boots on the ground’ in drug war
Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett addressed the county commission last week, giving the board an update on his department’s efforts to take on the community’s drug problems since he took…
BioNitrogen still has pulse, working out of bankruptcy?
BioNitrogen, which arrived in Taylor County with plans to construct a $300 million urea fertilizer plant in here and still owes the City of Perry $3 million, remains in bankruptcy…
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