GARETT VALCOURT
Staff Report
KINSLEY COOK
NATALIE HOLTON
Hannah Collins
City proclaims ‘Bonifay Day’ on 3-24-25
March 24 aligns numerically with the City of Bonifay’s ZIP code, 32425. While not an official holiday, the City has informally recognized the date as “Bonifay Day,” using it as a moment…
Local News
K-9 Colt fetches a spot in the next round of K-9 March Madness
K-9 Colt, a working dog with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office, has successfully advanced through the first round of Florida’s annual K9 March Madness Tournament and now needs public support to…
Reel-ing in the next generation: Youth awarded lifetime fishing license
A local youth received a lifetime freshwater fishing license at the West Pittman Baptist Wild Game Supper on Saturday, March 8, as part of a program aimed at promoting conservation…
Crime
Holmes County man arrested for hatchet attack of Defuniak Springs man
On Tuesday evening, officers from the Defuniak Springs Police Department responded to a report of a physical disturbance. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a male victim with a significant laceration…
Chinese national arrested in Bonifay following police pursuit and PIT maneuver
A routine traffic stop escalated into a police pursuit on the evening of March 8, resulting in the arrest of a Chinese national visiting the United States on business. According…
BPD warn locals to pay attention for fake bills
Bonifay Police Department is warning business owners to pay special attention for movie prop money attempting to be used in Holmes County.
State News
DeSantis preposes pay increases for law enforcement and firefighters
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
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
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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Community & Faith
Bonifay proclaims Red Cross day
HANNAH COLLINS | The Advertiser The City of Bonifay has officially proclaimed March 20 as Red Cross Day, recognizing the humanitarian efforts of the American…
MOLC aims to reach more mothers
PRINCELLA WHITE | MOLC Founder The Moms of Loss Children are raising the awareness that there is a support group for moms who have suffered…
Chamber holds annual awards banquet
HANNAH COLLINS | The Advertiser The Holmes County Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet on January 30 at the Tri-County Airport. The event…
