HCSO arrest burglary and theft suspect
Staff ReportThe Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has made an arrest in connection with a burglary reported November 27, 2024. According…
Read MoreFather Sentenced to 22 years in toddler’s heatstroke death
GARETT VALCOURTChristopher Martin McLean, 35, of Westville, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison after entering a no-contest plea to…
Read MoreHCHS brings home medals from Rural Girls Weightlifting State Championship
KINSLEY COOKThe Holmes County High School Girls Weightlifting team competed at the inaugural Rural Girls Weightlifting State Championship in Wewahitchka bringing…
Read MoreHolmes County Betas shine at state convention
Holmes County schools including Bonifay K-8, Holmes County High School, Poplar Springs Schools, and Bethlehem High School competed in the…
Read MoreFHSAA Policy forces cancellation of JV basketball seasons
Recent enforcement of a longstanding Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) policy has resulted in the cancellation of several junior…
Read MoreBPD and HCSO highlight their officers for National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Both the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office and Bonifay Police Department highlighted their own officers on January 9, National Law Enforcement…
Read MoreWelfare check escalates into high-speed pursuit
STAFF REPORT What started as a welfare check, shortly escalated into a high-speed chase for the Bonifay Police Department. At…
Read MoreNew laws logs minors out of social media
GARETT VALCOURT | The Advertiser A new Florida law that went into effect on January 1, 2025, prohibits children under…
Read MoreHolmes County could see lower gas prices
Motorists in Holmes and Washington Counties may experience slight relief at the pump in the coming year despite ongoing global…
Read MoreHigh-speed pursuit leads to arrest and drug seizure
Reaching speeds of 115mph, a Holmes County Resident took authorities on a high speed chase leading to his arrest. A…
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