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Ellenburg announces candidacy for Holmes County Commission District 2 seat

Holmes County Commissioner Wade Ellenburg has officially announced his candidacy for election as Holmes County Commissioner for District 2. A lifelong resident of Holmes County, Ellenburg and his wife have…

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Cunningham announces candidacy for Holmes County Commission District 4 seat

By Staff Report

David Cunningham, a Holmes County resident and local business owner, has announced his candidacy for the District 4 seat on the Holmes County Board of County Commissioners. Cunningham, a lifelong Florida resident, farms and grows timber…

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Desantis veto blocks raises for correctional officers

By Skyla Carter

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 included correctional officer raises and…

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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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Holmes County man arrested on sexual battery, human trafficking charges

By Staff Report

Dustin Collins was arrested by the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) on charges of sexual battery on a child and human trafficking following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct…

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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…

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,…

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