Holmes County receives $1 Million for jail expansion planning
GARETT VALCOURTHolmes County has been awarded $1 million in state funding to begin the planning and engineering phase of a proposed…
Read MoreHolmes County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in locating burglary suspect
Staff ReportThe Holmes County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Matthew Alford of DeFuniak Springs, who is wanted…
Read MorePublic input continues on Lake Cassidy purchase and access plans
The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners (HCBOCC) continues to face public scrutiny and discussion following its February purchase of…
Read MoreStorms cause widespread power outages in Holmes and Washington counties
Severe weather that moved through the Panhandle on Wednesday left thousands without power, but crews with West Florida Electric Cooperative…
Read MoreHolmes County Public Library offers more than books
Terra MaplesThe Holmes County Public Library has become a cornerstone and safe place for the community. Not only do they provide…
Read MoreHolmes County agencies participate in active shooter tabletop exercise
Multiple agencies gathered for a tabletop active shooter training exercise recently aimed at enhancing interagency coordination and response in the…
Read MoreHolmes County imposes hiring freeze amid budget pressures
Budget constraints dominated discussion during the June 17 meeting of the Holmes County Board of County Commissioners, prompting the board…
Read MoreTwo HCDC board members charged with Sunshine Law Violations
CAROL KENT SMITHThe State Attorney’s Office has confirmed that an investigation regarding accusations the Holmes County Development Commission (HCDC) violated Florida’s Sunshine…
Read MoreUPDATED: Holmes County Commissioner Brandon Newsom facing two felony charges
More details have emerged in the investigation and subsequent felony charging of Holmes County Commissioner Brandon Newsom. Newsom was formally…
Read MoreTraffic stop leads to meth arrest.
On June 22, 2025, a Holmes County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Melanie Logsdon…
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