Father Sentenced to 22 years in toddler’s heatstroke death
GARETT VALCOURTChristopher Martin McLean, 35, of Westville, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison after entering a no-contest plea to…
Read MoreFHSAA Policy forces cancellation of JV basketball seasons
Recent enforcement of a longstanding Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) policy has resulted in the cancellation of several junior…
Read MoreNew laws logs minors out of social media
GARETT VALCOURT | The Advertiser A new Florida law that went into effect on January 1, 2025, prohibits children under…
Read MoreHolmes County could see lower gas prices
Motorists in Holmes and Washington Counties may experience slight relief at the pump in the coming year despite ongoing global…
Read MoreDeputy apprehends suspect with outstanding warrants and narcotics
A deputy from the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence located on Highway 81 on 29 December, in…
Read MoreHolmes County man arrested for threatening call
Holmes County law enforcement arrested a man on Friday after he allegedly made a threatening phone call to the Department…
Read MoreHolmes County teachers and district remain at impasse over wage negotiations
To address teacher salaries, insurance, and working conditions, the Holmes County Teachers Association (HCTA) and the Holmes County School District…
Read MoreBusy Bee promises jobs and growth to Holmes County
The Holmes County Development Commission, in collaboration with the Holmes County Board of County Commissioners, has announced they have finalized…
Read MoreSpreading joy with handcrafted toys
Glenn Willsey, a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, has spent decades making spirits bright with his handmade wooden toys and…
Read MoreHCSO K9 Lasso receives his final ‘Good Boy’ as a deputy
The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has announced the retirement of K9 Lasso, a 10-year veteran of the force. Holmes…
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