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UTV wreck in Leonia claims the life of 38-year-old Dothan man

A tragic accident involving a utility task vehicle (UTV) resulted in the death of a 38-year-old Dothan man on Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The incident…

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Holmes County could see lower gas prices

By GARETT VALCOURT

Motorists in Holmes and Washington Counties may experience slight relief at the pump in the coming year despite ongoing global and domestic pressures on fuel markets. According to a report…

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Vehicle crash leads to small fire in tractor-trailer

By Staff Report

STAFF REPORT At approximately 11:00 PM last night, Chief Travis Cook of Bonifay Fire and Rescue, along with Attack 1, responded to a commercial vehicle collision on Interstate 10. Upon…

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Traffic stop in Holmes County leads to drug-related arrest

By Staff Report

A routine traffic stop near Leonia resulted in the arrest of a local man after law enforcement officers discovered illegal substances in his vehicle, according to a statement from the…

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Stolen vehicle recovered by HCSO

By Staff Report

Investigators with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) have recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested one suspect, while actively searching for two others in connection to the case. January 22,…

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Fugitive arrested, emergency aid administered by Holmes County deputies

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Deputies from the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) arrested Michael Corbett on felony warrants at a residence on Arrant Road. According to the HCSO, while being transported to the county…

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DeSantis preposes pay increases for law enforcement and firefighters

Posted on 2025-02-14

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced he is recommending pay increases for state law enforcement officers and firefighters in his Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget proposal…

New laws logs minors out of social media

Posted on 2025-01-07

GARETT VALCOURT | The Advertiser A new Florida law that went into effect on January 1, 2025, prohibits children under the age of 14 from…

Recreational pot proposal falls short

Posted on 2024-11-06

A $150 million-plus effort to allow recreational use of marijuana in Florida fizzled out Tuesday, falling short of the needed 60 percent voter approval and…

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