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TCDA officials say talks with GP are growing warmer about Foley mill site
Taylor County Development Authority (TCDA) officials are expressing increased optimism about the future of the former Georgia-Pacific (GP) Foley Cellulose mill site, telling the Taylor County Commission that the ice…
Taylor County was one of two finalists for new business
Two weeks ago, Taylor County was one of two finalists for a prospective new business looking for a potential future site to locate their heavy industry facility in the region.…
School board takes first step to sell ‘Rock Building’
The Taylor County School Board took the first step required by state statutes to put the former Perry Elementary “Old Rock Building” up for sale Tuesday night, approving an amendment…
What does the proposed ‘maintenance code’ mean for city property owners?
The City of Perry is proposing to adopt a new “Property Maintenance Code” that would set minimum standards for residential and commercial buildings, as part of an effort to “protect…
Florida Commerce provides $900,000 for DMH roof work
Florida Commerce has stepped in to provide an additional $900,000 to help Taylor County replace, retrofit and harden Doctors’ Memorial Hospital’s (DMH) roof, which is more than two decades old…
School district still fighting FEMA over Idalia damage
The fallout from Hurricane Idalia in 2023 continues, as the Taylor County School Board is at a crossroads and must make a decision — continue to appeal funding denials from…
FFS will hold pine beetle workshop in Mayo on July 2
The Florida Forest Service (FFS) is offering a free workshop on July 2 at the Day Community Center in Mayo for private landowners concerned about the potential impacts from pine…
$14.9 million for Perry, Taylor in state budget
The Florida Legislature finally approved a state budget late Monday evening featuring $14.9 million in direct allocations included for Taylor County, the City of Perry and the Taylor County School…
Bill eliminates sales tax on batteries, sunscreen, more
Along with the state budget, the Florida Legislature passed a bill Monday night permanently removing sales tax from purchases of many disaster-preparedness items, while also making the annual “Back to…
Pre-trial hearings slated July 14 for jail escapees
Pending court cases against Taylor County Jail escapees Ricky Dale Foskey, Joshya A. Warf and Raymond Lamond Lee continue to work their way through the system, with pre-trial hearings set…
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