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Burglary nearly results in shooting
A Perry man faced every parent’s worst nightmare when a stranger jumped into the back seat of his vehicle and threatened him in front of his 12-year-old son, who was…
Candidate faces fraud, larceny charges
A candidate for one of the City of Perry council seats up for election this year faces felony charges for larceny and fraud after failing to complete work he was…
Woodfaulk files to run for fourth term on city council
Perry City Councilwoman Venita Woodfaulk has filed to run for re-election this year, seeking a fourth term representing District 1 on the council.…
Council rejects city manager’s request to hire a grant writer
Despite repeated requests from City Manager John Hart, the city council appears unwilling to create and fund a full-time grant writer/grant manager position.…
Opioid settlements will fund mobile intervention program
With more than $150,000 in opioid settlement money coming to Taylor County this year, local officials have developed a plan to launch a mobile intervention program to help those in…
Sea Grant recognizes Blanco for his commitment to science
By SARISHA BOODOO / Florida Sea Grant Victor Blanco, Florida Sea Grant UF/IFAS Extension Agent in Taylor County, has been presented the prestigious 2024 Don Sweat Sea Grant Extension Award,…
Council decides against disc golf for Loughridge
Citing safety concerns, the city council has decided against installing a disc golf course at Loughridge Park, but will move ahead with purchasing and installing exercise equipment along the walking…
City resumes late fees, water cut-offs
After temporarily suspending water utility cut-offs and late fees for several months after Hurricane Idalia and the GP mill closure, the City of Perry has resumed water service disconnections and…
‘The Grove’ eyes a May ‘move-in’ date
Taylor County’s new multi-family residential apartment village – “The Grove at Perry” — is working “full steam ahead” for a grand opening in April, followed by the first tenants moving…
TCMS substitute teacher arrested
A substitute teacher at Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) was arrested and fired on Thursday after a 14-year-old student reported receiving inappropriate private messages.…
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