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Public hearing set Tuesday for Foley land use change
The Taylor County Commission will consider a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) amendment next week for a 55-acre parcel located on Foley Road across from the Buckeye mill which landowner…
Monday is the final deadline for county candidates to qualify by petition method
As the first months of 2014 quickly pass by, looming election deadlines turn the focus to the coming General Primary slated Aug. 26. Supervisor of Elections Dana Southerland reminds potential…
City, Brown to share attorney
Officials were served with papers last week related to the federal lawsuit filed by City Council candidate Tonya Holton; on Tuesday, the Perry City Council (on behalf of the City…
Built tough & standing strong
A $10 donation could put you in the driver’s seat of this new Ford F150 truck. The giveaway is being sponsored to benefit Timberland Ford shooting survivors Mike Cook, John…
Districts get reprieve from school grade penalties
With school districts across the state facing a new assessment exam replacing the FCAT next year, officials learned this week that they will receive a one-year reprieve during the 2014-15…
Alleged serial killer linked to missing Perry girl, 17?
The Perry Police Department (PPD) is investigating a possible link between a missing Perry teen and an alleged serial killer currently facing trial in California for the deaths of three…
Senate recognition a historic first
In what is believed to be a historical first for Taylor County, the Florida Senate recognized a local deputy with a formal resolution and presentation on the Senate Floor. Shooting…
County hosts open house for Brown’s final day on the job
For County Administrator Jack Brown, today (Wednesday, May 14) is his last day on the job. Brown gave his formal notice to the commission in April that he was taking…
Wildfire caused by lightning
Personnel with the Florida Forest Service (FFS) battled a 25-acre wildfire Monday near Lake Bird off U.S. 221. According to Jack Smith with FFS, the fire, which was started by…
Celebrate. Remember. Fight back.
Cancer survivors led the first lap of this year’s Relay For Life benefitting the American Cancer Society. More than half a dozen teams gathered at Forest Capital Park for the…
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