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HCSO encourages community to honor EMS crews during National EMS Week

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…

Education | Local News

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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FDOT paving the way for local students at Construction Career Days

By GARETT VALCOURT

Students from the College & Career program at Bethlehem High School, Ponce De Leon High School, Chipley High School, and Vernon High School recently attended Northwest Florida Construction Career Days…

Crime

Crime | Top Stories

Search warrant ends in trafficking arrest

By Staff Report

Deputies with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence located on Highway 171 in connection to alleged distribution of illegal narcotics on May 6. According…

Crime | Top Stories

HCSO makes drug arrest

By Staff Report

According to the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), a HCSO deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Ashley Goodwin May 4. During the stop, K9 Timex performed…

Crime | Top Stories

HCSO searches suspect in DV case

By Staff Report

The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is actively searching for Clayton Thompson, who is wanted for domestic violence battery following a disturbance last night on Irene Street. Deputies responded to…

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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