Vernon man guilty of setting fire to SUV twice in one month
Staff ReportMIKE CAZALAS, State Attorney’s Office, 14th Circuit of Florida A Vernon man was found guilty as charged Tuesday, May 21,…
Read MoreFormer Bonifay police officer Steven Lee awarded Purple Heart
GARETT VALCOURTgvalcourt@kentsmith.biz Steven Lee, formerly of the Bonifay Police Department, was recently honored with the Police Purple Heart Medal for injuries…
Read MoreHolmes County community speaks out against Sol Fest
COLLIN BREAUXcbreaux@kentsmith.biz Numerous members of the Holmes County community–including County leaders–voiced complaints with Sol Fest during a special Board of County…
Read MoreSol Fest attendees, venue owner discuss experiences, perspectives on event
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz With Sol Fest now in the rear view mirror, attendees and the owner for the venue have spoken up…
Read MoreAlleged Vortex Spring employee arrested for reportedly attacking deputy during Sol Fest
Update: Representatives for Vortex Spring denied the man was employed by Vortex Spring. On the final night of Sol Fest,…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office announces arrest of Sol Fest employee for alleged drug possession
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Sol Fest has drawn tons of electronic dance music (EDM) fans to Vortex Spring to dance the night away…
Read MoreHolmes County Sheriff’s Office welcomes K9 Paycheck to enhance narcotic detection efforts
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office recently announced the newest addition to its law enforcement team: K9 Paycheck. Certified in…
Read MoreSearch warrant by Sheriff’s Office nets 3 arrests
Special to the Advertiser On April 16, deputies with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) executed a search warrant at…
Read MoreSuspect in custody after shooting at vehicles on I-10
Editor’s note: This story has been updated from a previous version to include the name of the suspect and charges.…
Read MoreLaw enforcement searching for fugitive after traffic stop turns into pursuit
Special to the Advertiser On Thursday, April 4, a high-speed pursuit unfolded involving a suspect later identified as Rodney Leon…
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