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Man arrested for restaurant break-in
The man suspected in a break-in at Casa Grande Restaurant Friday night, July 25, was in police custody less than two hours after employees discovered the burglary Saturday morning.…
Back to School Sales Tax Holiday will run through August
Florida’s annual “Back to School Sales Tax Holiday” kicks off this Friday, Aug. 1, and will continue for the entire month of August, giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain…
Batteries, generators, more permanently sales tax free
In addition to a month-long sales tax holiday for back-to-school supplies, the Florida Legislature permanently exempted from sales tax a number of disaster-preparedness items such as batteries and generators, along…
City responds to Florida DOGE requests after initially opting out
After initially opting out earlier this year, the City of Perry has since responded to an updated request for information and provided three years worth of financial and budget data…
Bid for new softball field at sports complex is more than double the available funding
Plans to construct a new softball field at the Taylor County Sports Complex hit a major snag this week when the county received only one bid, which was more than…
Gadsden football coach suspended, eight players declared ineligible for ‘registration irregularities’
The Florida High School Activities Association (FHSAA) has suspended eight Gadsden County High School players and Jaguars Head Football Coach Russell Ellington for the upcoming high school football season due…
900 EVs re-charged in Perry during June
Nearly 900 electric vehicle (EV) drivers stopped in Perry to re-charge their batteries – and likely spent money at local businesses – while utilizing one of two charging stations located…
No utility rate increases in city budget
Most City of Perry property owners can expect to see their property tax and utility rates remain about the same in the upcoming 2025-26 fiscal year, based on the initial…
DOGE seeks more financial information from Taylor County
Governor Ron DeSantis’ Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has reached out to all participating counties — including Taylor County — requesting additional information pertaining to revenue sources and how those…
Council to vote on franchise renewal for Duke Energy
At its next meeting on Aug. 12, the City of Perry will vote on renewing a franchise agreement that would continue to grant Duke Energy the right to utilize city…
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