GARETT VALCOURT
KINSLEY COOK
Staff Report
NATALIE HOLTON
Jim Saunders
Dara Kam
BOCC seeks redevelopment of Development Commission
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…
Local News
Recreational pot proposal falls short
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…
Local Sheriff’s Offices and School Districts are working together to ensure school safety
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…
Crime
Deputy’s diligence leads to arrest of two wanted individuals
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…
Trespass complaint leads to drug arrest
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…
Craigslist ad leads to Holmes County drug arrests
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…
State News
Florida Emergency Management Director discusses hurricane preparedness with county officials
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…
6 planet parade to grace pre-dawn sky in August
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz In a rare astronomical event, six planets will appear to align in the sky near dawn, with three of them visible to the naked…
Plans for new Ponce de Leon school campus move forward
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…
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Community & Faith
Decked Halls and Open Doors: DMHF’s Christmas Tour of Homes
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 marks 20 years of Christmas cheer
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…
Kiwanis Club recognizes local organizations
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…
