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One killed, three injured in I-10 crash in Holmes County

A 19-year-old Geneva, Alabama, woman was killed and three others were injured in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 10 in Holmes County, according to the Florida Highway…

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Holmes County’s oldest voter casts ballot at age 100

By AMBER PATINO

At 100 years old, Francis Gardner of Bonifay continues to make her voice heard at the ballot box. Gardner, Holmes County’s oldest voter, cast her ballot during early voting on…

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Esto council seats filled unopposed; December election canceled

By Staff Report

The qualifying period for the Town of Esto’s 2026 Municipal Election closed at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 30, with four candidates qualifying unopposed for seats on the Esto Town…

Man arrested in burglary, stolen firearms investigation

By Staff Report

A suspect is facing multiple charges following a burglary and stolen firearms investigation by the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded Wednesday, October 14 to…

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Holmes County deputies assist in federal arson arrest

By Staff Report

Deputies with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office assisted members of the U.S. Marshals Caribbean Task Force in the arrest of a man wanted on a federal arson warrant Friday, October…

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Holmes County woman arrested following alleged shooting incident

By Staff Report

On Tuesday, October 13, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies responded to RM Ward Road in reference to a report of a possible shooting, leading to the arrest of a…

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Walton, Holmes public safety leaders discuss Amendment 3 concerns

Posted on 2026-09-24

Public safety officials from Walton and Holmes counties gathered Wednesday, September 23 to discuss concerns about Amendment 3, a proposed constitutional amendment that would make…

Holmes County voters choose, Bowers, Tate, and Wilson

Posted on 2026-08-20

Holmes County voters decided several local races Tuesday night, as just over one‑third of registered voters participated in the 2026 Primary Election. Unofficial preliminary results from the…

Desantis veto blocks raises for correctional officers

Posted on 2026-07-07

Correctional officers at Holmes Correctional Institution and Northwest Florida Reception Center will not receive a proposed pay increase after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed legislation that…

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