The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held a meeting on November 5, where a notable agenda item focused on the Holmes County Development Commission (HCDC) and its compliance…
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 delivering a major victory for…
After concerns rise about school safety following a nationwide increase in virtual and in person threats, local school boards are taking measures to ensure school safety. The Holmes County Sheriff’s…
On December 5, a deputy with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) made two arrests following a proactive patrol near a local motel. The deputy noticed a suspicious white Toyota…
Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies responded on December 3, to a trespass complaint on Weeks Street. After speaking with the complainants, a deputy went to make contact with the…
A narcotics investigator from the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) discovered a Craigslist ad that stated, “New to the area, looking for ice or crack.” Acting on this information, the…
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz To bolster readiness for the hurricane season, Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie recently held a meeting with emergency management directors…
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Holmes District School Board approved Phase 1 plans for a proposed new K-12 campus in Ponce de Leon during a meeting Tuesday, May…
The Doctor’s Memorial Hospital Foundation Board has announced the Christmas Tour of Homes, a holiday tradition set for Saturday, December 14. This festive event offers…
Bonifay Fire-Rescue is set to host its 20th Annual Christmas Celebration, “Santa in the Square,” on Friday, December 6 at Eureka Square in Downtown Bonifay…
The Holmes County Kiwanis Club recognized the staff from various local organizations who contributed to the success of the 80th Annual Championship Rodeo in Bonifay…