Hurricane season now envisioned ‘well below normal’
Staff ReportStorm forecasters have further downgraded their outlooks a little more than a month into the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which…
Read MoreFederal court halts Florida law banning ‘woke’ instruction in universities
A federal appeals court on Tuesday left in place a district court’s preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of Florida’s law banning…
Read MoreEllenburg 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…
Read MoreCunningham announces candidacy for Holmes County Commission District 4 seat
David Cunningham, a Holmes County resident and local business owner, has announced his candidacy for the District 4 seat on the…
Read MoreTraffic stop leads to drug arrest, child neglect charges
On Sunday, July 5, a Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on…
Read MoreWanted suspect found hiding in air conditioning vent after pursuit; Five people face charges
A vehicle pursuit in Holmes County on Friday ended with the arrest of multiple individuals, including a wanted suspect who…
Read MoreHolmes County man arrested on sexual battery, human trafficking charges
Dustin Collins was arrested by the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) on charges of sexual battery on a child and…
Read MoreDeSantis designates groups as terrorist organizations
Gov. Ron DeSantis moved quickly Wednesday, July 1 to designate two Islamic groups, several foreign criminal organizations and an anti-fascism…
Read MoreState to waive park fees for Independence Day weekend
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection on Thursday touted waiving admissions at most state parks for the upcoming Independence Day…
Read MoreState closes Alligator Alcatraz
One year after opening, Alligator Alcatraz — the immigration detention center used by Florida and the federal government to house…
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