Minimum wage hike takes effect
Jim TurnerMinimum wage workers in Florida will get a voter-approved pay boost this week. After just over 60 percent of voters…
Read MorePDLFD seeks to expand station
DIANE M. MOOREPONCE DE LEON – Contingent on a funding source, the Ponce de Leon Fire Department was approved the use of…
Read MoreSchool district, fire dept. team up to gain ladder truck
Staff ReportHolmes County School Board and Bonifay Fire Department recently teamed up to solve one anotherÂ’s needs with collective efforts to…
Read MoreJudge blocks key parts of ‘sanctuary cities’ law
Jim SaundersTALLAHASSEE — More than two years after a fierce legislative debate, a federal judge on Tuesday blocked key parts of…
Read MoreState revamps COVID-19 rule for schools
TALLAHASSEE — Pointing to a need to “minimize the amount of time students are removed from in-person learning,” the Florida…
Read MoreHelp sought for overworked and underpaid prison workers
Dara KamTALLAHASSEE — A top corrections official offered a stark picture of FloridaÂ’s prison system Wednesday, warning that lawmakers must boost…
Read MoreTexas-style abortion bill filed in Florida
Ryan DaileyTALLAHASSEE – State Rep. Webster Barnaby, R-Deltona, filed a proposal Wednesday that aims to follow TexasÂ’ lead in blocking physicians…
Read MoreBFD uses newly purchased tools to save a life
BONIFAY – A collaborative funding effort between the City of Bonifay and the Holmes County Board of Commissioners to purchase…
Read MoreHolmes County first responders and community commemorate 20th anniversary of 9/11
CAROL KENTBONIFAY – Holmes CountyÂ’s first responders and members of the community commemorated the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks…
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