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ATV accident claims life of Land O’Lakes man, 43
An ATV accident that happened just inside the Taylor County line claimed the life of a 43-year-old Land O’Lakes man Friday, March 29. Kearney C. Renwick was discovered by a…
Senate poised to vote on internet cafe ban
With the Florida House already passing a bill that would ban so-called “internet cafes” statewide, the Florida Senate appears poised to do the same as soon as Thursday. After listening…
Firm withdraws bid protest on road project
The firm which was passed over for the construction of Providence Road due to missing paperwork in its bid packet has officially withdrawn its bid protest, although permitting issues with…
DMH EMS readies its new ambulance for Steinhatchee
Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is poised to launch its newest ambulance, which will be stationed in Steinhatchee to replace the existing unit there. DMH applied for…
Who should hire next police chief?
The two newest members of the Perry City Council are making their voices heard, with their latest input calling into question how the police chief is hired and casting doubt…
A new vision for downtown
Residents were given a sneak peak Tuesday of what downtown could look like if the city moves forward with the plan to build hardtop canopies throughout the main downtown business…
Delays plague road project
Just when construction work will begin on Providence Road, a 3,800-foot roadway north of Perry which will connect U.S. 19 and the site of AMTEC Less-Lethal Systems, Inc. (ALS), is…
Construction begins on coastal park
Construction has begun on parking facilities at Keaton Beach Coastal Park to alleviate congestion at the adjacent public boat ramp. The county received three state grants to assist with the…
Internet cafe days numbered?
The days of so-called “internet cafes” here in Taylor County and across the state may be numbered, with the Florida Legislature working to pass a bill regarding the prohibition of…
TCSO aids in heroin ring bust
A burgeoning heroin ring has been shut down thanks to the efforts of the Taylor County Task Force (TCSO) and Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). “Given the close ties Madison…
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