Federal court halts Florida law banning ‘woke’ instruction in universities
Staff ReportA federal appeals court on Tuesday left in place a district court’s preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of Florida’s law banning…
Read MoreDesantis veto blocks raises for correctional officers
Skyla CarterCorrectional officers at Holmes Correctional Institution and Northwest Florida Reception Center will not receive a proposed pay increase after Gov.…
Read MoreTraffic stop leads to drug arrest, child neglect charges
On Sunday, July 5, a Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on…
Read MoreFlorida rewrites the rules for AI data centers as rural communities weigh growth against local concerns
GARETT VALCOURTAs artificial intelligence continues driving unprecedented demand for large-scale data centers across the United States, Florida lawmakers have dramatically reshaped…
Read MoreHolmes County Sheriff’s Office announces funding for jail expansion and emergency equipment
The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office announced that Holmes County is slated to receive $1.25 million in the 2026-27 Florida state…
Read MoreEsto Fire Department marks America’s 250th with annual fireworks show
AMBER PATINOThe Esto Volunteer Fire Department marked Independence Day with its annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show at John Clark Park, celebrating America’s…
Read MoreHolmes County man arrested on sexual battery, human trafficking charges
Dustin Collins was arrested by the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) on charges of sexual battery on a child and…
Read MoreHCOA shares information on EHEAP transition
Florida’s Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP) is undergoing a statewide administrative transition that will change how…
Read MoreDeSantis designates groups as terrorist organizations
Gov. Ron DeSantis moved quickly Wednesday, July 1 to designate two Islamic groups, several foreign criminal organizations and an anti-fascism…
Read MoreState to waive park fees for Independence Day weekend
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection on Thursday touted waiving admissions at most state parks for the upcoming Independence Day…
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