Ponce de Leon Fire Chief raises concerns over funding shortfall
COLLIN BREAUXcbreaux@kentsmith.biz There are fire departments in Holmes County ‘running double the calls’ of other departments with comparatively less funding, Ponce…
Read MoreSheriff’s office offers free firearms safety courses
Staff ReportHolmes County residents who own guns and want to learn how to safely handle them can do so through free…
Read MoreBonifay Council approves lease for new police headquarters
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Bonifay Police Department is all set to move into the former Holmes County Sheriff’s Office center on North…
Read MoreOutdoor burn ban issued in Holmes County
As the area continues to have dry weather and no rain, an outdoor burn ban has been issued in Holmes…
Read MoreSheriff John Tate discusses administrative center move
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office is now headquartered along Highway 90. HCSO recently moved their administrative center to 1173…
Read MoreTax collector with roots in Holmes County recognized for financial prowess
Walton County Tax Collector Rhonda Skipper, whose parents are lifelong residents of Holmes County, was recently recognized by the Florida…
Read MoreSpeed limit to be reduced on US 90 in front of Holmes County High
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The speed limit for US 90 in front of Holmes County High School in Bonifay will be reduced down…
Read MoreDunn, other representatives introduce legislation bolstering drug coverage for rare diseases
A legislative bill allowing Medicare Part D and Medicaid to cover drugs for off-label for treating rare diseases has been…
Read MoreBonifay police chief discusses imminent administrative center move
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Bonifay Police Department’s coming transition into the old Holmes County Sheriff’s Office building on North Oklahoma Street is…
Read MoreBonifay mayor, residents continue to argue over financial transparency during City Council meetings
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Tensions have continued to publicly flare between Bonifay Mayor Larry Cook and town residents. Larry Cook and resident Richard…
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