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    ‘Dogs dominate Echols Co. 10-3

    Sophomore Landon Lopez went 3 for 4 at the plate, and freshman pitcher Tallyn Harden struck out five batters in three hitless innings to help power the Taylor…

    Lady Bulldogs will throw first pitch of the season Wednesday in Perry

    The Taylor County High School (TCHS) softball team will throw out the first pitch of the 2025 season on Wednesday, Feb. 19 when they host the Leon County…

    TCBA will host ‘Glowball Golf Scramble’ March 1

    Back by popular demand, this year’s Taylor County Baseball Association (TCBA) “Glowball Golf Scramble” will be held on Saturday, March 1, at the Perry Golf & Country Club…

    FWC requesting Floridians to report road-killed or sick deer

    Deer hunting season in Zone C has ended, but the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) efforts to monitor and respond to chronic wasting disease (CWD) continue.…

    News

    Prison ‘Romeo’ arrested here

    A prison “Romeo” who romanced a Perry woman online was released from custody two days…

    Illegal gambling machines seized at 2 local stores

    Illegal gambling machines seized at 2 local stores

    Special agents from the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) took enforcement action against illegal gambling…

    Fiddler Crab Festival 2025

    Fiddler Crab Festival 2025

    Crab costumes and headgear were all the rage for those participating and watching the Fiddler…

    Eggert sentenced to 12 years

    Eggert sentenced to 12 years

    How do you measure the worth of a life? That was decision Circuit Judge Greg…

    Price for Hodges Park renovations increases to improve resiliency after Hurricane Helene

    Taylor County’s efforts to use federal grant funds to renovate Hodges Park at Keaton Beach…

    Speed cameras will soon be in place in Perry’s school zones

    The City of Perry will soon have a new tool to help protect children from…

    City council agrees to sell two parcels to local restaurant

    The Perry City Council has agreed to move forward with a proposal to declare two…

    Community

    Garden Club meets Feb. 19

    The Perry Garden Club will meet Wednesday, Feb. 19, with special guest speaker UF/IFAS Extension Agent Lisa Strange. Members and guests are invited to gather for a social…

    Inaugural boat & outdoor show Feb. 28-March 1 at Forest Capital Park

    The inaugural Taylor County Boat & Outdoor Show will be held Friday, Feb. 28, through Sunday, March 3, at Forest Capital Park. “Taylor County is coming back strong!…

    Community shoe drive underway

    The Juneteenth Committee 1865 has a community shoe drive underway, featuring five drop-off locations. The drop-off locations include: Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (second floor), New Mount Zion Baptist Church,…

    Award-winning photographer to speak at library Feb. 24

    She will share a slideshow featuring photographs of Taylor County’s birds, animals and wildflowers. The free program will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the library, located at 403…

    Picnic with your sweetheart

    The Perry Women’s Club will host its annual Soup & Sandwich Fundraiser this Friday, Feb. 14, serving from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy homemade soup and sandwiches…

    Entertainment

    ‘Sips and Sunsets’ unveils entertainment schedule

    Steinhatchee will host the second annual “Sips and Sunsets” Wine and Craft Beer Festival this weekend with a special VIP celebration…

    ‘Munich: The Edge of War’ has frightening parallels to present day

    ‘Munich: The Edge of War’ has frightening parallels to present day

    By MARK VIOLA It’s not exactly rare to sit down and watch a movie set in the past only to discover…

    Latest stay at ‘Hotel Transylvania’ loses much of the original charm

    Latest stay at ‘Hotel Transylvania’ loses much of the original charm

    By MARK VIOLA I doubt “Hotel Transylvania” immediately comes to mind when people are asked to name their favorite animated franchises,…

    ‘Copshop’ is a funny, violent movie with wild characters, sharp dialogue

    ‘Copshop’ is a funny, violent movie with wild characters, sharp dialogue

    By MARK VIOLA Back in September, just as we were seeing the COVID-19 Delta surge begin to wind down, a nondescript…