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Man struck, killed by log truck
A 37-year-old Perry man was killed after being struck by a log truck in the parking lot of the Busy Bee Shell gas station at 4099 S. Byron Butler Parkway…
Luther sentenced to life for 2020 double homicide
During a sentencing hearing held Monday, Dec. 18, convicted double murderer Joseph “Joe” Luther received two life terms in prison — the maximum sentence allowed under the law – for…
Local businesses lodge complaints with council
Three local business owners – all with active or prior code enforcement cases with the City of Perry – appeared before the city council at its Dec. 12 meeting to…
Man leads deputies on chase in Steinhatchee
A suspect fleeing law enforcement at speeds of up to 100 mph while pulling an empty boat trailer sped through a 20 mph school zone on Friday, Dec. 14 around…
‘Targeted’ arson fire
Describing a Monday house fire on South Orange Street as “a targeted act of violence,” the Perry Police Department is pursuing an arson investigation working in conjunction with the State…
Ready for 2024 elections?
The start of a new year is only weeks away, and Taylor County Supervisor of Elections Dana Southerland is urging local voters to be ready for the three elections scheduled…
Duke customers to see electric bill relief in Jan.
The Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) has approved a plan proposed by Duke Energy Florida that will include collecting $91.9 million from customers in 2024 to cover costs related to…
State officials have referred interested companies to GP
Approximately 10 companies have expressed some interest in potentially purchasing Georgia Pacific’s (GP) Foley Cellulose mill in Perry according to officials with the Florida Department of Commerce.…
School district earns ‘B’ under new grading scale
Report card day is always stressful – especially for students and their parents. However, on Monday, it was teachers and administrators who were bracing themselves as the Florida Department of…
No consensus on new district map
Despite spending two and a half hours debating and discussing the best way to legally re-draw voting district lines during a joint meeting on Tuesday, members of the Taylor County…
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