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Appellate court denies Arrowood’s motion to remove presiding judge
The First District Court of Appeal has denied a motion from Garrett Arrowood to disqualify the circuit judge presiding over his case. Arrowood, who is serving a life sentence for…
‘In God We Trust’
A local business owner, who asked to remain anonymous, donated new decals bearing the message “In God We Trust” for all marked vehicles in the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office fleet.…
County will meet and rank coastal property purchases
At the urging of Fish Creek property owner Dr. Kenneth Hutchins, county commissioners are planning to rank a list of coastal properties being considered for purchase using Taylor County’s $12.66…
Blount soaring high with the Eagles, but Perry roots keep him grounded
Sunday’s Super Bowl 52 match-up between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles has huge implications, not only for two of America’s biggest sports cities, but also for Perry, Florida’s…
Family ‘devastated’ by son’s violent death
By ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI / Managing Editor Lenora Campbell was a teenager when her one-year-old nephew, Kashawn Davis, and his two-year-old sister came to live with her family at their…
‘Obvious violations’ of canal ordinance cited
One coastal property owner is urging county commissioners not to wait until canal dredging begins to address what he calls “obvious” violations of a county ordinance regulating how far into…
City will open drop-off site for used furniture once a month
With the City of Perry getting out of the “white goods” garbage collection business as of Saturday, Feb. 10, residents are left wondering, “Now what?” The city’s public works department…
Visit Natural Florida
“I came here just for your booth!” exclaimed a 30-year New Jersey resident stopping at the “Visit Natural Florida” display at the 2018 New York Times Travel Show Sunday afternoon,…
‘12 Strong’ tells the hard-to-believe true war story of heroism and horses
By MARK VIOLA On Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists left the United States bloodied. The events were broadcast live to millions of Americans, and the repercussions of that day are still…
‘Call Me By Your Name’ is a powerful romance with a beautiful backdrop
By MARK VIOLA When the Academy Award nominations were announced last week, there were nine nominees for Best Picture, seven of which I had already seen. One of the two…
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