Florida unemployment numbers released
Staff ReportThe latest unemployment numbers for Florida are in. The September unemployment rate for Holmes County was 3.4%. With a total…
Read MoreHurricane Season Preparation: What to Do If a Storm is Approaching
Advertorial by Florida Power & Light Company Safety is always Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) primary focus, and customers…
Read MoreGrand opening scheduled for new Family Dollar and Dollar Tree store
The new Family Dollar and Dollar Tree location in Ponce de Leon will have a grand opening on Saturday, Oct.…
Read MoreHolmes County native looks to open new funeral home in Bonifay
COLLIN BREAUXCbreaux@kentsmith.biz Holmes County has always been Joel Davis’ hometown. Davis owns Davis-Watkins Funeral Homes & Crematory, which has locations throughout…
Read MoreMake It Sew owner finds ‘therapeutic’ outlet in fabrics
COLLIN BREAUX cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Ruth Forster has been sewing since she was seven years old and got into quilting by nine-and…
Read MoreBonifay’s business hub gets new name, branding
BONIFAY – The small business hub at the old Bonifay Middle School now has a name. ‘Up until now, every-…
Read MoreThe Buzz: Busy Bee still set to open in Bonifay
The buzz about a new destination-stop service station is true. Busy Bee will be opening a store at the southwest…
Read MoreBusiness Profile: Marisa Clark, Senior Loan Consultant with New American Funding
Marisa Clark is a true panhandle native and business professional. A graduate of Chipley High School, Chipola College and Troy…
Read MoreBusiness Profile: SAM-CS
SAMConstruction Services, LLC (SAM-CS) is an employee-owned construction consulting firm offering program management, quality assurance and control, and construction engineering…
Read MoreSanta Rosa Press Gazette and Crestview News Bulletin sell to Neves, other local owner
The Santa Rosa Press Gazette in Milton and the Crestview News Bulletin in Crestview are under new local ownership. Through…
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