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    Survival Flight is in eight states

    Although Survival Flight’s contract to provide 911 emergency medical services (EMS) in Taylor County will not begin until Jan. 1, 2026, the company already has a presence here, stationing a…

    Hampton proposes cutting utility rates

    City Councilwoman Shirlie Hampton proposed the City of Perry cut utility rates by $5 per month for its 3,450 customers in the upcoming budget year.…

    Council makes no major edits to city’s budget

    The Perry City Council made no major changes to its proposed fiscal year 2025-26 budget at its Aug. 12 meeting, despite a proposal by Councilwoman Shirlie Hampton to cut several…

    Two-vehicle crash at Tennille

    Two-vehicle crash at Tennille

    A late afternoon crash Friday, Aug. 15, at the intersection of U.S. 19 South and Highway 51 at Tennille involved an SUV and a truck pulling a boat and trailer.…

    Commission to discuss solid waste operations next week

    Taylor County commissioners are expected to discuss operations at the county’s roll-off sites, including measures to ensure those using the county solid waste dump sites are paying the annual $178…

    Duke awards TCDA $10,000 grant to boost workforce, business growth

    The Taylor County Development Authority (TCDA) is one of 20 organizations in Florida selected to receive grant funding from Duke Energy to help fund economic development efforts.…

    Council renews Duke franchise agreement for the next 30 years

    At its Aug. 12 meeting, the City of Perry voted unanimously to renew a franchise agreement with Duke Energy that continues to grant the utility provider the right to utilize…

    ‘Tooth Fairy’ helpers served 600 students

    The North Florida Medical Center’s dental outreach program served more than 600 children in Taylor County during the last school year, and the “Tooth Fairy” helpers expect to log at…

    Second suspect charged in thefts

    The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) has charged a second individual in connection with an ongoing investigation into a string of thefts along the coast.…

    Tree removal begins at Forest Capital Park

    Tree removal begins at Forest Capital Park

    Crews started work Monday, Aug. 18, removing more than a dozen trees located near the Perry Garden Club building at Forest Capital Park. Club representatives urged the board in June…