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Powells donate helmets to Holmes County Dixie Youth Baseball

Jason and Kisha Powell with Powell Productions/Bonifay Rodeo Dance recently donated over 130 new Under Armor batting helmets to Holmes County Dixie Youth Baseball (HCDY) in a show of support…

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Drum circle brings rhythm to the Holmes County Public Library

By AMBER PATINO

Families gathered at the Holmes County Public Library on Thursday, July 9, for a community drum circle that invited participants to learn and play together. The session was led by Clint…

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Fire academy graduates join Bonifay Fire-Rescue

By Ali Moreland

Three members of Bonifay Fire-Rescue (BFR) have graduated from the Gulf Coast State College Fire Academy, completing the training required to begin their careers as certified firefighters. The graduates, Tanner…

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Arrest made following high-speed pursuit in Bonifay

By Staff Report

According to a release from the Bonifay Police Department (BPD), on Saturday, July 11, officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on an unregistered KTM dirt bike being operated without required…

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Traffic stop leads to drug arrest, child neglect charges

By Staff Report

On Sunday, July 5, a Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on Highway 79 for traffic violations, leading to the arrest of…

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Wanted suspect found hiding in air conditioning vent after pursuit; Five people face charges

By Staff Report

A vehicle pursuit in Holmes County on Friday ended with the arrest of multiple individuals, including a wanted suspect who authorities say was found hiding inside an air conditioning return…

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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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