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House fire on Lily Drive prompts multi‑agency response in Holmes County

An early morning residential structure fire on Lily Drive in Holmes County prompted a multi-agency response Thursday, July 30, with Holmes County Fire Rescue crews from the Gritney, Ponce de…

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Welfare check leads to animal cruelty and drug charges in Holmes County

By Staff Report

According to the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), on Wednesday, July 29, deputies responded to a residence on Highway 179‑A to conduct a welfare check on John Hoover, which led to animal cruelty…

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Wade Ellenberg named finalist for Florida Farm Bureau’s 2027 Farmer of the Year Award

By GARETT VALCOURT

Holmes County District 2 Commissioner and local agricultural producer Wade Ellenberg has been recognized among Florida’s top farmers after being selected as a finalist for the 2027 Florida Farm Bureau Farmer…

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Johnny Mack Calhoun again sentenced to death for 2010 murder of Mia Chay Brown

By Skyla Carter

For the second time, Johnny Mack “Skeeto” Calhoun has been sentenced to death for the 2010 murder of Holmes County resident Mia Chay Brown, following a resentencing hearing held on Friday, July 24, more than a decade…

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Authorities investigate fatal officer‑involved shooting in Holmes County

By Skyla Carter

Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a 58‑year‑old Bonifay man by a Holmes County deputy late July 23 after deputies responded to a disturbance call on Alex Brown Road. Holmes County Sheriff…

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Holmes County woman sentenced to seven years for crash that injured two children

By Skyla Carter

A Holmes County woman has been sentenced to seven years in the Florida Department of Corrections after entering a no contest plea in connection with a Washington County crash that…

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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…

HCOA shares information on EHEAP transition

Posted on 2026-07-02

Florida’s Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP) is undergoing a statewide administrative transition that will change how seniors access energy‑bill assistance, but…

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