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Holmes County Jail passes unannounced security, medical audit with zero findings

The Holmes County Jail successfully completed an unannounced security and medical audit Friday, October 9, with no deficiencies identified, according to an announcement from the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office. The…

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Garbage franchise concerns spark debate over waste collection in Holmes County

By GARETT VALCOURT

Concerns over the future of garbage collection in Holmes County were at the center of the Holmes County Board of County Commissioners’ regular meeting Tuesday, October 6, as local sanitation…

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Holmes County Commissioners review sweeping changes to Land Development Regulations

By GARETT VALCOURT

The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners reviewed an extensive overhaul of the county’s Land Development Regulations during a special meeting Tuesday, October 6, examining proposed changes that could significantly…

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Traffic stop on Highway 90 results in drug, firearm charges

By Staff Report

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

By Staff Report

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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Arrest made in April shooting death of Holmes County child

By Staff Report

The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has announced the arrest of Jimmy Myers on a charge of aggravated manslaughter in connection with the April 2026 shooting death of a six‑year‑old child. …

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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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