Traffic stop leads to foot pursuit
Staff ReportA routine traffic stop turned into a brief foot chase Friday, April 5, after a suspect attempted to flee from…
Read MoreBonifay PD investigates kidnapping scam
What began as a potential kidnapping investigation on March 31 turned out to be a scam attempt targeting a Florida…
Read MorePowering up for Kindergarten with ELCNWF
BROOKE POWELL | ELCNWF As the new school year approaches, families may be looking for ways to help their children…
Read MoreDepartment of Financial Services serves search warrant at Holmes County BOCC
CAROL KENTPUBLISHER’S NOTE: This story has been edited to include new information gleaned from the fulfilment of an additional public records…
Read MoreHolmes County EMS transitions
Holmes County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will officially transition under the direction of Sheriff John Tate and the Holmes County…
Read MoreBonifay woman killed in rollover crash in Walton County
A 36-year-old woman from Bonifay died Sunday in a single-vehicle crash in Walton County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.…
Read MoreBethlehem drone teams soar to state competition
GARETT VALCOURTGARETT VALCOURT | The Advertiser Bethlehem Middle School is set to compete in the 2024 Florida State Championship for the…
Read MoreBethlehem teams make waves at SeaPerch Regionals
GARETT VALCOURT | The Advertiser Students from Bethlehem High School and Middle School are preparing to compete on the international…
Read MoreFlorida Senate passes ‘Rural Renaissance’ bill
The Florida Senate has passed a comprehensive legislative package aimed at revitalizing rural communities across the state, with Holmes and…
Read MoreHolmes County man arrested for hatchet attack of Defuniak Springs man
On Tuesday evening, officers from the Defuniak Springs Police Department responded to a report of a physical disturbance. Upon arrival,…
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