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Homeschool families gather for Field Day at Ludus Magnus Academy

Local homeschool families gathered in Bonifay at Ludus Magnus Academy of Mixed Martial Arts on Friday, April 10, for a fun‑filled Field Day featuring classic outdoor competitions and friendly teamwork…

Ponce de Leon Pirates commemorate Final Four season with banner hanging

By GARETT VALCOURT

Members of the Ponce de Leon High School boys basketball team pose with their 2026 FHSAA Boys State Championship Class Rural Final Four banner following a historic postseason run. The…

Poplar Springs High School athletes sign to continue academic, athletic careers

By GARETT VALCOURT

Poplar Springs High School recognized four student-athletes on April 3 during a signing ceremony celebrating their commitments to continue both their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. According to…

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Calhoun resentencing hearing underway following changes to Florida Death Penalty Law

By GARETT VALCOURT

A resentencing hearing is underway for Johnny Mack Calhoun, the man convicted in the 2010 kidnapping and murder of Mia Chay Brown, as a jury considers whether he should remain…

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Fugitive in custody after pursuit in Holmes County

By Staff Report

On Tuesday, April 7, investigators with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office observed a black Nissan Altima near the Dollar General on Highway 160 that matched the description of a vehicle…

Meeks sentenced to 14 years for Vehicular Homicide in 2023 death

By Staff Report

A 30-year-old Westville man, William Allen Meeks, was sentenced to 14 years in prison Wednesday for the 2023 death of a woman in a head-on collision in Holmes County, State…

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Senate passes bill preparing for penny’s parting

Posted on 2026-02-27

Florida is preparing for the end of the penny. A bill, SB 1074, that would allow retailers to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel…

State issues clarification on license plate frame law

Posted on 2025-12-18

State officials have issued clarification on Florida’s new license plate law in response to questions from motorists regarding the legality of license plate frames. The…

Muslim rights group challenges DeSantis order

Posted on 2025-12-17

The Council on American-Islamic Relations has filed a federal lawsuit challenging an executive order issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis that labeled the group a “terrorist”…

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