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Hampton proposes cutting utility rates
City Councilwoman Shirlie Hampton proposed the City of Perry cut utility rates by $5 per month for its 3,450 customers in the upcoming budget year.…
Council makes no major edits to city’s budget
The Perry City Council made no major changes to its proposed fiscal year 2025-26 budget at its Aug. 12 meeting, despite a proposal by Councilwoman Shirlie Hampton to cut several…
Two-vehicle crash at Tennille
A late afternoon crash Friday, Aug. 15, at the intersection of U.S. 19 South and Highway 51 at Tennille involved an SUV and a truck pulling a boat and trailer.…
Commission to discuss solid waste operations next week
Taylor County commissioners are expected to discuss operations at the county’s roll-off sites, including measures to ensure those using the county solid waste dump sites are paying the annual $178…
Duke awards TCDA $10,000 grant to boost workforce, business growth
The Taylor County Development Authority (TCDA) is one of 20 organizations in Florida selected to receive grant funding from Duke Energy to help fund economic development efforts.…
Council renews Duke franchise agreement for the next 30 years
At its Aug. 12 meeting, the City of Perry voted unanimously to renew a franchise agreement with Duke Energy that continues to grant the utility provider the right to utilize…
Cash prizes will be awarded in speech contest
Taylor County students ages 14-18 are invited to take part in the annual Youth Speech Contest sponsored by Taylor County Farm Bureau, where $300 in cash prizes will be awarded.…
‘Tooth Fairy’ helpers served 600 students
The North Florida Medical Center’s dental outreach program served more than 600 children in Taylor County during the last school year, and the “Tooth Fairy” helpers expect to log at…
Free Pet Vaccines Clinic slated Aug. 30
A Free Pet Vaccines Clinic will be held Saturday, Aug. 30, at Forest Capital Hall from 9 a.m. to noon. No registration is required, and pet owners from any county…
Second suspect charged in thefts
The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) has charged a second individual in connection with an ongoing investigation into a string of thefts along the coast.…
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