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Freeman attends UF kicking camp

Hamilton Bulldogs · Perry

Freeman attends UF kicking camp

Rising Taylor County High School (TCHS) Bulldogs’ senior kicking specialist Brett Freeman spent his weekend sharpening his skills at a University of Florida (UF) kicking camp, learning skills and techniques directly from UF’s starting kicker Trey Smack.Read Article

Public hearing set for boat ramp bypasses

Perry, Florida · Perry

Public hearing set for boat ramp bypasses

A public hearing and stakeholder meeting will be held next week regarding the feasibility of constructing transportation bypasses that would alleviate traffic congestion around the Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee boat ramps.Read Article

County seeks firms for Idalia home repairs, reconstruction

Perry, Florida · Perry

County seeks firms for Idalia home repairs, reconstruction

The Taylor County Commission is seeking construction firms to rebuild two homes damaged by Hurricane Idalia in 2023 and rehabilitate a third.Read Article

Primary school principal resigns

Taylor County Primary School (TCPS) Principal Misty Smyrnios has resigned following a two-year stint with the district, reportedly relocating to be closer to family.Perry, Florida · Perry Read Article

Steinhatchee boat ramp repairs

Taylor County’s hurricane recovery efforts continue along the coast, as an aluminum gangway and the first of many docks were installed at Steinhatchee Public Boat Ramp this week, following a similar project at Keaton last week.Perry, Florida · Perry Read Article

District hires ESE director and BBTC assistant admin

The Taylor County School District has recently filled two key administrative positions, hiring Kamryn Sands as the new director of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and Kristina Bray as assistant director at Big Bend Technical College (BBTC).Perry, Florida · Perry Read Article

Food distribution efforts in Perry support families recovering from Hurricane Helene

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Second Harvest of the Big Bend and United Way of the Big Bend are providing food distribution in Perry. Hurricane Helene caused significant damage, leading to food insecurity. Watch the video to find out how many families received food assistance.BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Perry is still grappling with the lasting impactespecially when it comes to food insecurity."It's hard to find food. It's hard to go find somewhere …Hurricane Helene · Perry Read Article

FDOT adds $248,000 in funding for 1st Avenue sidewalk project

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has provided an additional $248,000 to Taylor County to fund the proposed 1st Avenue sidewalk project in Steinhatchee, which is being constructed in conjunction with the ongoing road widening and resurfacing work.Perry, Florida · Perry Read Article

Federal $$$ secured for Keaton channel markers

In addition to receiving confirmation that federal funding has been released to remove broken channel markers in the Keaton Beach channel, County Administrator LaWanda Pemberton reported the first metal walkway and loading dock has been installed at Keaton Beach public boat ramp. The county expects to sign a notice to proceed with another contractor Monday to begin work on Steinhatchee’s public boat ramp dock, with the first dock expected to be …Perry, Florida · Perry Read Article

Two critically injured in 4-vehicle crash

Three Taylor County residents, a Greenville man and Live Oak woman were involved in a four-vehicle crash that shut down Hwy. 27 East Wednesday afternoon. Despite a chaotic scene that stretched more than the length of a football field, including logs and air gas cylinders littering the roadway, first responders quickly extricated three victims from the wreckage — including one with serious injuries to his leg and arm and a woman trapped in a mudd…Perry, Florida · Perry Read Article

‘Dawg Bowl’ May 9 at Dorsett

Taylor County football fans can get their first glimpse of the 2025 Bulldogs by attending the “DAWG BOWL” – an “orange and blue showcase practice” open to the public at Dorsett Stadium this Friday night (May 9) at 5:30 p.m.Hamilton Bulldogs · Perry Read Article

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