Holmes County building official withdraws resignation; board approves 3% cost-of-living increase
GARETT VALCOURTHolmes County Building Official Keith Bennett will remain with the county after withdrawing his resignation during a September 28 special…
Read MoreHolmes County approves 10-mill rate, adopts five-cent fuel tax
The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners finalized the county’s 2026-27 budget and 10.0000-mill property-tax rate before adopting Ordinance 26-08…
Read MoreTown of Esto announces 2026 Town Council Election
Staff ReportThe Town of Esto will hold its 2026 Town Council Election on Monday, December 7, in accordance with the Town…
Read MoreHolmes County Commissioners extend Corbin contract, approve pay increase following resignation announcement
The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners has voted to retain Project Coordinator David Corbin, following his recent announcement that…
Read MoreAbbott hosts Holmes County town hall on Amendment 3
State Rep. Shane Abbott met with Holmes County residents and local government officials Monday, Aug. 24, at Bonifay City Hall…
Read MoreHolmes County voters choose, Bowers, Tate, and Wilson
Holmes County voters decided several local races Tuesday night, as just over one‑third of registered voters participated in the 2026 Primary Election.…
Read MoreFormer Holmes County Commissioner Brandon Newsom found guilty on two felony counts following trial
Former Holmes County District 2 Commissioner Brandon Newsom was found guilty on Tuesday, August 4, on two felony charges following…
Read MoreHolmes County to host candidate forums in Bonifay
AMBER PATINOHolmes County residents will have two opportunities next week to meet local candidates and hear their plans for the community.…
Read MoreDesantis veto blocks raises for correctional officers
Skyla CarterCorrectional officers at Holmes Correctional Institution and Northwest Florida Reception Center will not receive a proposed pay increase after Gov.…
Read MoreFlorida rewrites the rules for AI data centers as rural communities weigh growth against local concerns
As artificial intelligence continues driving unprecedented demand for large-scale data centers across the United States, Florida lawmakers have dramatically reshaped…
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