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Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo returns to Bonifay Oct. 1-3

One of Holmes County’s most anticipated annual traditions will return next month as the 82nd Annual Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo takes place October 1-3 at Memorial Field in Bonifay. Established…

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Two rural services cut as Holmes County looks to rein in costs

By GARETT VALCOURT

The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to abolish two longstanding county services during a meeting September 15, eliminating the county’s dirt distribution policy and its animal burial…

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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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Traffic stop leads to recovery of stolen firearm

By Staff Report

A Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputy recovered a stolen firearm during a traffic stop on Highway 79 on Saturday, August 22. According to the sheriff’s office, the deputy stopped a vehicle that…

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Alabama man arrested after attempted business burglaries in Esto

By Staff Report

Holmes County deputies arrested an Alabama man Saturday, August 15, after he allegedly attempted to break into multiple businesses in Esto while wearing a ski mask. According to the Holmes…

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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…

Florida rewrites the rules for AI data centers as rural communities weigh growth against local concerns

Posted on 2026-07-07

As artificial intelligence continues driving unprecedented demand for large-scale data centers across the United States, Florida lawmakers have dramatically reshaped how the state regulates the…

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