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Holmes County Building Official raises concerns over code violations regarding power pole permitting

During a recent meeting of the Holmes County Board of County Commissioners, Building Official Keith Bennett raised concerns about ongoing code violations related to the misuse of electrical power pole…

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HCSO encourages community to honor EMS crews during National EMS Week

By GARETT VALCOURT

In recognition of National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, observed May 18–24, the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging community participation in a local appreciation initiative aimed at supporting EMS…

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Lady Devils basketball tips off a new era with French

By GARETT VALCOURT

Holmes County High School has named Brandon French as the new head coach of the varsity girls basketball team, following the departure of coach Joan Albury. French, who has served…

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Multi-Agency pursuit leads to arrest of wanted felon in Holmes County

By Staff Report

A coordinated response between multiple law enforcement agencies led to the arrest of a wanted felon following a high-speed pursuit that ended in Bonifay on June 4, 2025. According to…

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High-speed motorcycle pursuit leads to arrest of wanted felon

By Staff Report

A traffic stop attempt by the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office on May 30, resulted in a high-speed pursuit and the arrest of a suspect wanted on felony charges. According to…

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HCSO makes arrest at Ponce de Leon Springs

By Staff Report

A Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy, while working a detail at Ponce de Leon Springs, conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Shaun Duckworth on June 1…

State News

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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