Traffic stop leads to drug arrest, child neglect charges
Staff ReportOn Sunday, July 5, a Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on…
Read MoreFlorida rewrites the rules for AI data centers as rural communities weigh growth against local concerns
GARETT VALCOURTAs artificial intelligence continues driving unprecedented demand for large-scale data centers across the United States, Florida lawmakers have dramatically reshaped…
Read MoreHolmes County Sheriff’s Office announces funding for jail expansion and emergency equipment
The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office announced that Holmes County is slated to receive $1.25 million in the 2026-27 Florida state…
Read MoreEsto Fire Department marks America’s 250th with annual fireworks show
AMBER PATINOThe Esto Volunteer Fire Department marked Independence Day with its annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show at John Clark Park, celebrating America’s…
Read MoreWanted suspect found hiding in air conditioning vent after pursuit; Five people face charges
A vehicle pursuit in Holmes County on Friday ended with the arrest of multiple individuals, including a wanted suspect who…
Read MoreHolmes County man arrested on sexual battery, human trafficking charges
Dustin Collins was arrested by the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) on charges of sexual battery on a child and…
Read MoreHCOA shares information on EHEAP transition
Florida’s Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP) is undergoing a statewide administrative transition that will change how…
Read MorePDL’s Ford Motley signs to play baseball at Baptist University of Florida
Ponce de Leon High School graduate Ford Motley has officially signed to play baseball at the Baptist University of Florida.…
Read MorePanhandle Patriotic Celebration draws families together for night of faith, fellowship and fireworks
The Panhandle Patriotic Celebration returned to Bonifay on Sunday, June 28, uniting the community for a family-friendly evening of faith,…
Read MoreThree‑day Junior Academy gives Bonifay youth firsthand look at public safety careers
The 2026 Bonifay Police & Fire‑Rescue Junior Academy concluded last week after three days of hands‑on training, demonstrations, and public‑safety…
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