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Woman dies in house fire
A 79-year-old Perry woman died in a house fire early Friday morning, Sept. 2, at her home on Third Street. Preliminary reports indicate Verna L. Woodfaulk is believed to have…
Man arrested after verbally assaulting power crews
Faced with one of the longest widespread power outages in more than a decade, residents’ patience was tested during the four-day ordeal resulting from Hurricane Hermine. Hundreds of utility workers…
Scammers targeting storm survivors here
In the wake of Hurricane Hermine, local and state authorities have issued a warning about insurance scams targeting Taylor County residents and business owners. According to Florida Chief Finance Officer…
BREAKING: Steinhatchee River at flood stage, still rising
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Steinhatchee River, which has risen more than seven feet since Thursday morning when the county started being impacted by…
BREAKING: No fatalities reported along the Taylor County coast
With now Tropical Storm Hermine making its way into South Carolina, hundreds of Taylor County residents have been left to assess the damage and begin was appears to be a…
Hermine leaves extensive damage at Keaton Beach
Perry Newspapers, Inc., was provided with the following exclusive photos showcasing the damage at Keaton Beach in the wake of Hurricane Hermine:…
BREAKING: Taylor receives ‘severe’ damage from Hermine (UPDATED)
UPDATE: 9:25 a.m. According to Taylor County emergency officials, checkpoints have been established outside coastal communities restricting access to those areas in the wake of Hurricane Hermine. Currently, no one…
Overturned log truck snarls traffic on US 19
An overturned log truck and trailer triggered traffic delays Tuesday morning for drivers on Highway U.S. 19 South. Kenneth Godbolt, 51, of Cross City, told Florida Highway Patrol Trooper James…
Who won state, federal races?
In addition to the local races decided during Tuesday’s Primary Election, a number of circuit, state and federal races were also on the ballot for voters to consider. Third Judicial…
BREAKING: Hurricane Hermine nearing landfall with 80 mph winds (UPDATE #8)
UPDATE #8 (11:10 p.m.) With Hurricane Hermine nearing landfall, the system continues to boast maximum sustained winds of 80 mph. There have been multiple tornado warnings in Taylor County as…
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