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4th of July crash
It appeared no one was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash that happened Tuesday afternoon, July 4, on Johnson Stripling Road. Few additional details are known, as the Florida Highway…
Schedule a mini photo session today
Hearts for Hometown Dogs (HFHD) will host a “Back to School” Mini Photo Session on Sunday, Aug. 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The session fee is $20 per…
7 more stranded pilot whales discovered along Taylor coast
After responding to three stranded pilot whales alive along the Taylor and Dixie County coastline, rescuers subsequently discovered an additional seven deceased whales. The first three were found between Thursday…
Register now for community yard sale
Applications for the upcoming Community Yard Sale/Back-to-School Yard Sale/Arts & Crafts Sale are now being accepted by the Taylor County Historical Society, which is coordinating the Aug. 5 event. Registration…
Schools maintain ‘C’ grade in state standards tests
The Taylor County School District once again received a “C” grade, but local officials are planning a state appeal after two local schools received an “incomplete” score for not testing…
Artist to speak at public library
The Friends of the Taylor County Public Library will welcome artist Sharon Hester for a program Monday, July 31. Hester is a biologist and colored-pencil artist. “I try to portray…
Local teams compete in state softball tournament
Taylor County fielded four softball teams this past weekend in the Florida State Championships, part of the Babe Ruth Softball Trail, held at Southside Sports Complex in Lake City The…
Taylor native to head Florida Lottery
Governor Rick Scott has appointed Taylor County native Jim Poppell as secretary of the Florida Lottery. Poppell will assume the role of secretary beginning Monday, July 10. Secretary Tom Delacenserie…
Red, white & blue
Thousands gathered at Rosehead Park and filled parking lots throughout downtown Perry Tuesday night for the City of Perry’s inaugural Fourth of July red, white and blue celebration. Fireworks, sponsored…
Chamber sets annual golf scramble Aug. 11
The Perry-Taylor County Chamber of Commerce will host its 24th annual Chamber Golf Scramble on Friday, Aug. 11. The event will be held at the Perry Golf & Country Club…
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