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Blue Devils middle school football team wins conference championship after undefeated season

The Holmes County Blue Devils middle school football team secured the conference championship after defeating Chipley 16-8 on Thursday, October 15. The win caps an undefeated season for the Blue…

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Man arrested in burglary, stolen firearms investigation

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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

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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

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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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Traffic stop on Highway 90 results in drug, firearm charges

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A traffic stop conducted by the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, September 21 led to the arrest of a man after deputies allegedly discovered methamphetamine and a firearm during…

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Community tips lead to arrest in Highway 79 burglary, theft

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Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies responded to a residence on Highway 79 on Monday, September 14, following a report of a burglary and theft, leading to the arrest one individual. According…

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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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