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Perry men sentenced to life, 17 years for bloody home invasion
Robbery was the motive behind a violent home invasion that resulted in two people being shot in the head and left for dead, while a minor child was left as…
Taylor schools fare better than many during first week of new state exam
With students and teachers across the state facing delays and glitches this week with the online portions of the new Florida Standards Assessment, the Taylor County School District faced fewer…
Review: Smith, Robbie’s chemistry sells the con in fun, uneven ‘Focus’
By MARK VIOLA Written and directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa (“I Love You Phillip Morris,” “Crazy, Stupid, Love”), “Focus” is an enjoyable thriller with two charismatic leads in…
County hires new chief for recreation
Taylor County has a new recreation coordinator, Patrick Dew, who played college football and baseball at the University of Minnesota (Duluth) and has coached high school football and baseball, as…
FSU School of Theatre reveals 2015-16 season
The School of Theatre at Florida State University (FSU) has announced its 2015-16 season, featuring classic plays, modern musicals and everything in between. Internationally renowned faculty will team up with…
Cayson named ‘Our Hero’
Taylor County Fire-Rescue Lt. Shaun Cayson was named the 2014 recipient of the Perry Rotary Club’s Our Hero Award. He was presented the award Friday evening at the Perry-Taylor County…
Clocks ‘spring forward’ Sunday, March 8
Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m. Time will “spring forward” one hour beginning Sunday, and residents are reminded to change their clocks before going to…
Ohio man reels in largest bass for TrophyCatch
If recent Hall of Fame submissions to TrophyCatch are an indicator, this spring is going to set records for bass fishing in Florida. Since New Year’s Day, seven anglers have…
CERT training sessions offered
Taylor County Emergency Management is offering its second certification training program for Taylor County coastal residents. Residents of Jena and Dixie County are also welcome to attend. Community Emergency Response…
TCHS Astronaut Challenge Team places fifth in state competition held at Kennedy Center
The Taylor County High School (TCHS) Astronaut Challenge Team traveled to Kennedy Space Center this past weekend to compete in the Florida Student Astronaut Challenge for the second year in…
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