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Local fugitive captured in Georgia
Thanks to the quick actions of Taylor County dispatchers and assistance from the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, an “armed and dangerous” convicted felon has been apprehended and is in custody…
State helps B&G Club cover AmeriCorps cuts to funding
Less than one week after being blindsided by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) suddenly terminating more than $1 million in AmeriCorps grant funding, the Boys & Girls Club of…
DOGE cuts to AmeriCorps eliminated50+ jobs, services to 500+ students
On Monday, April 28, the local Boys & Girls Club learned the newly-created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had ordered the cancellation of over $400 million in AmeriCorps grant funding…
Hampton steps down from NFCFPC representing city
Citing health reasons, City Councilwoman Shirlie Hampton has stepped down as the City of Perry’s representative on the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council (NCFRPC).…
Schools facing $1.74 million revenue drop
Although the Taylor County School District’s budget for the current year is projected to see a $1.74 million revenue loss due to a drop in student enrollment, Superintendent of Schools…
County seeking bids for Keaton, Steinhatchee canal dredging
With the state-funded efforts to clean up Taylor County’s coastal canals from Hurricane Helene debris now essentially complete, county officials are once again seeking contractors interested in dredging Keaton Beach’s…
Rebuilding at the Beaches
Three new residential homes — including two with brand-new foundations and pilings — currently under construction at Dekle Beach can be seen in this photo, taken Sunday, May 4. A…
Ramps will soon accept credit cards
Those parking their trucks and trailers at the county’s public boat ramps will soon be able to pay the daily fee by credit or debit card, in addition to dropping…
County, constitutional officers sending information to DOGE team separately
Although the original deadline for the county to deliver all of the requested information to Governor Ron DeSantis’ newly-created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was last Friday, county officials are…
County searching for new engineer
County officials are resigned to the fact they will have to increase the proposed salary range in order to hire a new engineer to eventually replace County Engineer Kenneth Dudley,…
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