Property tax overhaul headed to ballot
Staff ReportLawmakers on Tuesday approved a sweeping property tax proposal backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, sending the measure to Florida voters…
Read MoreDeSantis signs bills expanding support for school coaches and student athletes
On Friday, May 22, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 538 and Senate Bill 178, legislation aimed at expanding support for Florida’s K‑12 athletic coaches and student athletes.…
Read MoreBeautification project underway at Holmes County state line areas
The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and the Holmes County Board of County Commissioners have partnered on a beautification project…
Read MoreDeSantis unveils property tax cut plan, calls special session
Many Florida homeowners would see their property taxes eliminated or sharply reduced under a proposal unveiled Wednesday by Gov. Ron…
Read MoreNo gas tax cut, but lawmakers line up breaks on guns, outdoor goods
There will be no suspension of Florida’s gas tax this year after a proposal backed by Democrats failed to make…
Read MoreHolmes County TDC supports Memorial Field Jumbotron project, approves fireworks funding
The Holmes County Tourist Development Council met Monday, May 18, taking action on several funding requests, including support for community fireworks…
Read MoreDeputies arrest woman following Highway 179 stabbing
On the evening of Friday, May 22, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence on Highway 179 regarding a reported…
Read MoreFlorida revamps red snapper fishing after court ruling
Florida wildlife officials modified recreational red snapper fishing rules set to begin Friday after a federal court halted expanded fishing…
Read MoreArmed guardian program expanded to colleges, universities
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday expanding Florida’s armed “school guardian” program to include colleges and universities. The law…
Read MoreLocal pastor arrested on sexual battery charge
Investigators with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office arrested local pastor Randon Carroll early this morning on charges of sexual battery…
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