Appropriations mean $3.9M for Washington County, $2.5M for Holmes County
CAROL KENT SMITHGovernor Ron DeSantis signed and approved the 2025-26 state budget last week, earmarking $95 million for projects across Northwest Florida,…
Read MoreHolmes County imposes hiring freeze amid budget pressures
GARETT VALCOURTBudget constraints dominated discussion during the June 17 meeting of the Holmes County Board of County Commissioners, prompting the board…
Read MoreCity of Bonifay confirms Clerk’s termination
GARETT VALCOURT | The Advertiser The City of Bonifay has confirmed the termination of City Clerk Rickey Callahan. The separation…
Read MoreEsto Town Council member passes
Staff ReportThe Town of Esto is mourning the loss of Council Member Maxie Yates, who represented Seat 4 on the Esto…
Read MoreTown of Esto discusses future storm preparedness
TERRA MAPLES | The Advertiser Editor’s Note: This article has been corrected to clarify that the meeting held by the…
Read MoreStormwater Park is underway
The City of Bonifay has launched a major stormwater and flood mitigation project in the downtown area, aimed at improving…
Read MoreFlorida Senate passes ‘Rural Renaissance’ bill
The Florida Senate has passed a comprehensive legislative package aimed at revitalizing rural communities across the state, with Holmes and…
Read MoreEngineering updates discussed at Bonifay Council meeting
Hannah CollinsHANNAH COLLINS | The Advertiser Jon Udochi, a representative from Melvin Engineering, provided key updates on several projects aimed at…
Read MoreEsto residents question high water bills
HANNAH COLLINS | The Advertiser Residents of Esto have been noticing a significant increase in their water bills for January,…
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