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Local bands earn top marks at District 2 MPA

Local high school and middle school concert and symphonic bands recently competed at the 2026 Florida Bandmasters Association District 2 Music Performance Assessment, bringing home top scores across the board…

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Medley announces candidacy for WFEC Board of Trustees, District 8

By Staff Report

Lance Medley is a member-owner of West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) and a lifelong resident of Holmes County. He is seeking election as Trustee for District 8 to represent local…

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WCCOA offering free tax preparation assistance

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Free tax preparation assistance is being offered to residents of Washington and Holmes counties through the Washington County Council on Aging (WCCOA), which is serving as the local hub for…

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Man charged in alleged online communications with Holmes County minor

By Ali Moreland

Matthew Phillip Thomas, 40, has been charged following an investigation into alleged inappropriate online communications with a minor in Holmes County. According to the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), Thomas…

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Walton High School teacher arrested on felony charge at his Holmes County residence

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A Walton High School teacher has been arrested on a felony charge following an investigation by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation…

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Walton County jail employee arrested on charge of sexual misconduct with inmate

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A former employee of the Walton County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving an inmate at the Walton County Jail. According to a release from…

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Senate passes bill preparing for penny’s parting

Posted on 2026-02-27

Florida is preparing for the end of the penny. A bill, SB 1074, that would allow retailers to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel…

State issues clarification on license plate frame law

Posted on 2025-12-18

State officials have issued clarification on Florida’s new license plate law in response to questions from motorists regarding the legality of license plate frames. The…

Muslim rights group challenges DeSantis order

Posted on 2025-12-17

The Council on American-Islamic Relations has filed a federal lawsuit challenging an executive order issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis that labeled the group a “terrorist”…

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