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Bonifay woman charged with arson following residential fire investigation

A Bonifay woman has been charged with first‑degree arson following an investigation into a residential structure fire on Scenic Circle Drive in Bonifay earlier this week. Bonifay Fire‑Rescue was dispatched…

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Gritney Volunteer Fire Department hosts Kids Fun Day and Community Bash

By AMBER PATINO

Families gathered at the Gritney Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, August 8, for the department’s Kids Fun Day and Community Bash. The free event featured live music by the Southland Vocal Band, a water slide, and a train ride for…

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Former Holmes County Commissioner Brandon Newsom found guilty on two felony counts following trial

By GARETT VALCOURT

Former Holmes County District 2 Commissioner Brandon Newsom was found guilty on Tuesday, August 4, on two felony charges following a two-day jury trial in Holmes County Circuit Court. A…

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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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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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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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