Lawmakers begin filing local project requests ahead of 2026 session
Staff ReportLawmakers have started to file proposed budget earmarks for local projects as they return to the Capitol to prepare for…
Read MoreSecond case of chronic wasting disease confirmed in Florida
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has confirmed that a road-killed 1.5-year-old female white-tailed deer in Holmes County…
Read MoreAppeals court says smell of cannabis no longer enough for vehicle searches
Pointing to laws allowing use of medical marijuana and hemp, a state appeals court Wednesday reversed course and said police…
Read MoreEsto man arrested after attempting to hide meth during traffic stop
On September 29, 2025, a Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputy was patrolling the Esto area when he observed a vehicle…
Read MoreSpread the word: Peanut Butter Challenge kicks off Sept. 29
Start Giving Season early this year by participating in UF/IFAS Extension’s Peanut Butter Challenge this October through November. Washington and…
Read MoreFlorida weighs new health guidance, university rankings shift, and firearm concerns spark debate
State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said Florida isn’t ready to make recommendations on the use of acetaminophen by pregnant women.…
Read MoreMedicaid expansion amendment delayed to 2028 ballot
Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment that would expand eligibility for Medicaid coverage have shelved putting the measure on the…
Read MoreHCSO launches CORE partnership to expand opioid recovery services
The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office is joining forces with Northwest Florida Health Network and PanCare to bring the Coordinated Opioid…
Read MoreResurfacing project to begin in Bonifay in October
This October, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin a $4.6 million resurfacing project in Bonifay that will include…
Read MoreArrest warrant service leads to firearm charges
On September 18, 2025, deputies with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on JW Stephens Road to…
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