Bonifay sets tentative millage and budget
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Bonifay sets tentative millage and budget

Bonifay City Council met in special session Sep. 7, to set the tentative millage and budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.   For the first time in more than five decades, Bonifay City Council set a millage rate to collect Ad Valorem taxes. The tentative millage rate was set at 3 mils which will bring…

Bonifay: Mayor resigns, police chief terminated
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Bonifay: Mayor resigns, police chief terminated

The Bonifay City Council held an emergency meeting on Tuesday, September 5, to address the resignation of Mayor Dr. Emily McCann and the termination of Police Chief Jimmy Macon.   McCann resigned on Tuesday afternoon in a brief letter citing safety concerns.  “The constant and recent threats against the safety of my council, employees and…

HCSO jails five in drug round up
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HCSO jails five in drug round up

A Holmes County Sheriff’s Office ongoing narcotics investigation nets five individuals on drug charges. Those arrested and their individual charges are as follows: Whitney Sullivan – possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia. Catherine Willford – sale of a controlled substance. Jessica Robertson – possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana less than 20 grams, possession…

PDLHS brings home big wins from national conference
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PDLHS brings home big wins from national conference

Written By Donna Hicks FCCLA Advisor Ponce de Leon High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) represented their school and community at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference (NLC) held at the Colorado Convention Center from July 2-6. The annual event brought together more than 7,900 FCCLA student members, advisers, and guests. The…

Council: Bonifay PD will remain open
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Council: Bonifay PD will remain open

A standing room only crowd filled the Bonifay City Council chambers on Monday, August 28, as they waited to hear if the Bonifay Police Department would be shut down by council members. In a tense 3-2 vote, the council voted to keep BPD running. Several members of the community addressed the council on the subject…

One dead in fatal crash
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One dead in fatal crash

A fatal crash on Interstate 10  took the life of a  20-year-old Ponce de Leon on Sunday,August 27. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the young man was traveling westbound in his sport utility vehicle at mile marker 95 in the outside travel lane. For unknown reason, the vehicle traveled across both westbound traffic lanes and…

Holmes, Washington issue local states of emergency
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Holmes, Washington issue local states of emergency

Holmes and Washington counties are under local states of emergency this morning.   While Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in 46 of the state’s 67 counties regarding Tropical Storm Idalia, Holmes and Washington counties are not included.   The most recent updates have Tropical Storm Idalia staying east of Holmes and…

PDL man charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty
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PDL man charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty

A Ponce de Leon man is facing multiple charges after Holmes County Sheriff’s Office investigated a case of severe animal cruelty.   Thomas Kelly is charged with four felony counts of animal cruelty causing death and 30 misdemeanor counts of tormenting, depriving, or mutilating animals.   On August 23, HCSO, Alaqua Animal Rescue, Walton County…

Tips to help battle high temps
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Tips to help battle high temps

When you hear the phrase, “It’s hotter than blue blazes,” chances are it is a scorcher outside. Blue flames reach temperatures between 2,600 and 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit, and although the temps aren’t quite at that level, they have hovered in the high 90s and 100s over the past few weeks, leaving residents sweltering. The National…