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The Holmes County Development Commission (HCDC) discussed a proposed property exchange with the county, future use of the former Gap building at Midtown Plaza, and employment terms for its newly…

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Holmes County moves to restrict data‑center development, approves Safe Haven Baby Box contract

By Skyla Carter

Holmes County commissioners approved a temporary moratorium on Tuesday, June 16 that pauses county approvals for large‑scale data centers and large‑load customer facilities in unincorporated areas of the county. The ordinance…

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Junior Deputy Camp gives Holmes County youth hands‑on look at public safety

By AMBER PATINO

The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) recently hosted its annual Junior Deputy Camp, giving local youth a hands‑on look at careers in public safety and emergency response. Over the three‑day…

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Two arrested after HCSO seizes more than a pound of methamphetamine

By Staff Report

Two women were arrested June 12 following a Holmes County Sheriff’s Office investigation that led to the seizure of more than a pound of methamphetamine reportedly intended to be smuggled…

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HCSO traffic stop results in methamphetamine trafficking arrest

By Staff Report

Cody Williams was arrested on a methamphetamine trafficking charge following a traffic stop conducted by deputies with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) on Thursday, June 11. According to HCSO,…

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Domestic violence arrest results in drug charges

By Staff Report

William Kramer was arrested June 7, after deputies investigating a reported domestic violence incident at the Pilot Travel Center in Ponce de Leon discovered methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside his…

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Luke Murphy announces campaign for congress

Posted on 2026-06-16

Purple Heart recipient, Army combat veteran, businessman, and lifelong North Floridian Luke Murphy has recently announced his candidacy for Congress in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District,…

Officials confirm no changes to District 2 after congressional map approval

Posted on 2026-05-07

As discussion continues statewide about Florida’s newly approved congressional map, local election officials are assuring residents that nothing will change for voters in Washington or…

Rural health leaders gather in Bonifay for Rural Health Transformation Roundtable

Posted on 2026-04-23

State and local health leaders met in Bonifay on Tuesday, April 21, for an informational roundtable on Florida’s new Rural Health Transformation Program, a federally…

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