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Council declines to support eminent domain resolution
While agreeing that Georgia-Pacific’s (GP) 15.3-mile Fenholloway wastewater pipeline is a critical piece of infrastructure and valuable economic development asset, the Perry City Council took no action on a request…
Perry’s taxable values up $6.3 million despite hurricanes, mill closure
Despite three hurricanes and two mill closures, the taxable value of property in the City of Perry rose by $6.3 million in 2025, according to a preliminary tax roll presentation…
Wednesday morning crash on Hwy. 19
The Florida Highway Patrol has not released information on a two-vehicle crash that happened mid-morning Wednesday on Highway 19 North near the intersection with Pisgah Road. One vehicle sustained damage…
Suspect linked to beach-area thefts turns himself in
A suspect linked to multiple thefts in the beaches area fled from law enforcement Thursday afternoon, Aug 7, and remained on the run for several days before turning himself in…
Perry woman arrested after trying to run down 2 people
A Perry woman went into a full moon frenzy Saturday evening, Aug. 9, allegedly chasing down two individuals and challenging one of them to a fist fight, before attempting to…
County’s unemployment rate trending up, now 6.8%
Taylor County’s unemployment rate has continued to trend upwards over the last few months, rising to 6.8% for the month of June to rank second-highest in the state of Florida.…
Commission approves certificate for second ambulance company to provide interfacility transports
Four months after issuing a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) to Survival Flight EMS, LLC, allowing the company to offer interfacility transports in the county, the Taylor County…
County seeking bids for new Pinecrest Street sidewalk
The Taylor County Commission is seeking bids from firms interested in constructing a new sidewalk along Pinecrest Street using federal funds.…
Elevate Florida approves 21 applications
Approximately 60 of the 90 Taylor County property owners who applied for funding under the state’s new “Elevate Florida” program – created to help homeowners raise or rebuild their residences…
Local Winn-Dixie closes its doors for the final time
After more than 70 years of feeding the Taylor County community, Perry’s Winn-Dixie grocery store closed its doors for the final time this past Sunday, Aug. 10.…
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