HCSO investigating death of 2-year-old
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HCSO investigating death of 2-year-old

Investigators with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating the late afternoon death of a young child on Highway 81 in the Prosperity community. This investigation is in the very early stages. HCSO held a press conference Wednesday afternoon announcing charges against the toddler’s parents. Check back for our full story.   This content…

13 juveniles facing charges for vandalism of Bonifay Recreational Center
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13 juveniles facing charges for vandalism of Bonifay Recreational Center

Thirteen juveniles are facing charges in connection to heavy vandalism at Bonifay Recreation Center. Holmes County Sheriff’s Office school resource officers had previously identified several juvenile suspects and picked up with the investigation now that HCSO is currently handling all law enforcement services inside the Bonifay city limits while the city internally restructures Bonifay Police……

Melanoma Awareness Month: Bonifay woman urges others to get their skin checked
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Melanoma Awareness Month: Bonifay woman urges others to get their skin checked

Bonifay resident Heather Shelby hopes the timing of her melanoma diagnosis will serve as a reminder to others to get their annual skin exam and to slather on the SPF. May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Shelby has had to quickly learn more than she ever thought she would need to know about……

Chipley man arrested on multiple child porn charges
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Chipley man arrested on multiple child porn charges

Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Jerry Raphael Pitts Jr., 18, of Chipley, on May 19. Pitts is charged with 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material.   The case began last year when FDLE agents received a cybertip about a computer user uploading child sexual abuse material on……

‘I want people in blue patrolling’: Council announces plan to reboot Bonifay Police Department
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‘I want people in blue patrolling’: Council announces plan to reboot Bonifay Police Department

Mayor Dr. Emily McCann announced a plan in Monday night’s regular council meeting to have a fully staffed Bonifay Police Department back up and running by June 5. The plan comes after the council voted in an emergency meeting called late in the afternoon May 5 to temporarily suspend all operations of the department after……

Council ceases operation of Bonifay Police Department
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Council ceases operation of Bonifay Police Department

The Bonifay Police Department was shut down in an emergency Bonifay City Council meeting Friday afternoon.  The vote was unanimous to halt all operations of the department in light of the resignation of Chief Chris Wells and the arrest of a longtime officer. Wells submitted a one-line letter without reason dated May 5 resigning as……

Congressman Neal Dunn discusses growth, fentanyl with Bonifay leadership
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Congressman Neal Dunn discusses growth, fentanyl with Bonifay leadership

Congressman Neal Dunn paid a visit to the City of Bonifay on May 2 and met with the city’s new council, mayor and Holmes County leadership.  The informal meet and greet allowed Dunn to speak with local officials about current projects and hopes for the future as the city molds a plan for growth. One……

Holmes Chamber gets how-to on digital marketing
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Holmes Chamber gets how-to on digital marketing

The Holmes County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly luncheon April 27. Beauty queens presented monetary donations and members got a crash course on digital marketing for their businesses.  Members enjoyed a baked chicken with gravy, mashed potatoes, salad and desserts catered by West Florida Electric Cooperative.  The Miss Trailblazer 2023 pageant winners who represent……

HCSO’s Sgt. Barry Lee recognized with advocacy award
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HCSO’s Sgt. Barry Lee recognized with advocacy award

Agencies that serve some of society’s most vulnerable victims gathered to observe Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Months at an appreciation breakfast April 28. Holmes County Sheriff’s Office and Bonifay Police were joined by the Department of Children and Families, Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center and Northwest Florida Health Network in the fellowship……