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Commission increases TCSO budget by $700,000 to settle sheriff’s appeal
After receiving a reportedly frosty reception last week from at least some of the Florida state Cabinet panel members hearing Sheriff Wayne Padgett’s budget appeal, the Taylor County Commission agreed…
Jail inmate death apparently a suicide
An inmate at the Taylor County Jail apparently died by suicide in his cell Saturday, May 23, according to information obtained by Perry Newspapers.…
Legislature to tackle property tax reform
During a press conference held Wednesday in Tampa, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced he is calling for a special session of the Florida Legislature next week to consider a constitutional…
$6.9 million for local projects in state budget
The Florida Legislature is set to vote this Friday, May 29, on a $114.5 billion state budget that includes more than $6.9 million in direct allocations for Taylor County and…
Proposed school bus policy met with parent backlash
A proposed policy change for busing students in the upcoming school year was met with swift and immediate backlash from parents Wednesday, May 27.…
Unemployment rate leads state
Taylor County’s unemployment rate remained the highest in Florida in April, even after a slight monthly easing, according to state labor data released last week.…
Taylor County Extension will host annual ‘Scallop Seminar’ in Steinhatchee June 12
The Taylor County Extension Office invites residents and visitors to attend the “2026 Taylor County Scallop Seminar” on Friday, June 12, at 6 p.m. at the Steinhatchee Community Center. The…
Commission approves settlement agreement with Ponchos Cantina
The Taylor County Commission has formally approved a pre-litigation settlement agreement with Old Mexico owner Luis Bautista Pulido concerning his Keaton Beach property and potential future home of Ponchos Cantina…
Shoaf will speak at June 11 ‘Partners in Progress’ luncheon
Florida Representative Jason Shoaf will be the featured speaker at the Thursday, June 11, “Partners in Progress” luncheon series hosted by the Perry-Taylor County Chamber of Commerce. The complimentary luncheon…
Bulldogs’ 2026 football schedule features district games against Madison, Ft. White
Taylor County High School (TCHS) Head Coach Jesse Braswell has released the Bulldogs’ 2026 football schedule — which features only nine regular season games – including huge district games against…
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