HCSO arrests armed suspect in attempted arson incident
Staff ReportA man is in custody after a tense incident on June 26 in which he allegedly attempted to set fire…
Read MoreHolmes County honors first responders for tornado relief efforts
GARETT VALCOURTHolmes County Sheriff John Tate and the Holmes County Board of County Commissioners recently recognized the outstanding efforts of local…
Read MoreHolmes County receives $1 Million for jail expansion planning
Holmes County has been awarded $1 million in state funding to begin the planning and engineering phase of a proposed…
Read MoreHolmes County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in locating burglary suspect
The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Matthew Alford of DeFuniak Springs, who is wanted…
Read MorePublic input continues on Lake Cassidy purchase and access plans
The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners (HCBOCC) continues to face public scrutiny and discussion following its February purchase of…
Read MoreStorms cause widespread power outages in Holmes and Washington counties
Severe weather that moved through the Panhandle on Wednesday left thousands without power, but crews with West Florida Electric Cooperative…
Read MoreHolmes County Public Library offers more than books
Terra MaplesThe Holmes County Public Library has become a cornerstone and safe place for the community. Not only do they provide…
Read MoreHolmes County agencies participate in active shooter tabletop exercise
Multiple agencies gathered for a tabletop active shooter training exercise recently aimed at enhancing interagency coordination and response in the…
Read MoreHolmes County imposes hiring freeze amid budget pressures
Budget constraints dominated discussion during the June 17 meeting of the Holmes County Board of County Commissioners, prompting the board…
Read MoreTwo HCDC board members charged with Sunshine Law Violations
CAROL KENT SMITHThe State Attorney’s Office has confirmed that an investigation regarding accusations the Holmes County Development Commission (HCDC) violated Florida’s Sunshine…
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