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Grandfather caught with illegal drugs after returning from ‘celebration of life’
A local inmate was charged with three additional felonies Saturday when he was caught attempting to smuggle illegal drugs into the Taylor County Jail after being temporarily released to attend…
Special election set for Beshear’s seat
A special election will be held in June to fill the seat left vacant by former State Representative Halsey Beshears, who was appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to serve…
Multi-county, high-speed chase ends in downtown Perry
A high-speed chase that originated on I-10 and involved several different law enforcement agencies ended just outside of downtown Perry Sunday night when Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers utilized “Precision…
Parents lodge complaints with school board over Taylor Co. Middle School softball tryouts
Several parents of Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) girls appeared before the school board last Tuesday, Jan. 22 to express concerns over how tryouts for its softball team were held…
Decal program is intended to improve PPD communication with businesses
The Perry Police Department (PPD) has initiated a new program that will assist officers and local business owners when responding to after-hours emergency calls and complaints. According the PPD Chief…
Baptist Disaster Relief teams are assisting families still reeling from Hurricane Michael
A Florida Baptist Disaster Relief Command Post was re-opened at Blue Springs in Marianna, Florida on Jan. 13 to continue assisting those affected by Hurricane Michael. More than 105 days…
Perry council votes to rejoin League of Cities
When the Perry City Council voted to join the Florida League of Cities, it received an immediate return on its $894 investment – the offer of two, $1,000 scholarships for…
NFCC offers 5 online degrees
North Florida Community College (NFCC) announced that it now offers five degree programs that can be completed entirely online. The college’s first bachelor’s degree, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing,…
Middleton, Plummer advance to state
Taylor County High School (TCHS) had two Lady Bulldog weightlifters qualify for the state weightlifting meet after placing first and second place at the regional weightlifting meet last week. Caroline…
Girls fall to Florida High in second round of district tournament; end the season with a 10-6-3 record
The Taylor County High School (TCHS) varsity Lady Bulldogs soccer team wrapped up their regular season with a record of 9-5-3 before advancing to the district tournament as the #3…
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