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Commission approves new 30-year lease with hospital
The Taylor County Commission has approved a new lease agreement with Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH) to continue operating the local medical facility for up to the next 30 years.…
Dunnell raises questions over student ‘random’ drug testing selection process
How are Taylor County students who participate in sports and other extra-curricular activities selected for random drug testing?…
Deadline quickly approaching for local 2024 candidates to qualify using petition method
Local candidates running for election this year have less than four weeks to qualify by the petition method, which allows them to avoid paying a required qualifying fee, which in…
Chamber to host ‘Small Business Recovery Event’
Business owners looking to start or grow a business, and those whose jobs have been impacted by Hurricane Idalia and the recent timber plant closures, are invited to attend a…
Warning issued about property fraud
According to the FBI, property and mortgage fraud is the fastest growing white-collar crime in the United States.…
County to resume pole barn debate
The Taylor County Commission will revisit the issue of permits for pole barns intended to house recreational vehicles (RVs) at its meeting next week, with county staff expected to report…
150+ planes stop over at Perry-Foley Airport
The Perry-Foley Airport served as a convenient stop for more than 150 planes flying into Lakeland for the annual “Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo” this past week.…
Sadler files to run for Taylor County sheriff
Eric D. Sadler has filed to run for Taylor County Sheriff this year.…
City’s finance director to retire
Prompted by City Finance Director Penny Staffney’s decision to submit her notice to retire in September, the City of Perry has agreed to begin the process of advertising for applicants…
School district, non-instructional union reach new contract with 8% salary raise
After months of negotiations and crowded public hearings, the Taylor County School Board and members of the non-instructional union have reached a final contract agreement for the 2023-24 school year,…
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