HCSO arrests armed suspect in attempted arson incident
Staff ReportA man is in custody after a tense incident on June 26 in which he allegedly attempted to set fire…
Read MoreHolmes 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
The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Matthew Alford of DeFuniak Springs, who is wanted…
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…
Read MoreGeorgia Man Charged After Sending Explicit Content to Holmes County Child
The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) launched an investigation, May 6, after receiving a report that a 9 year old…
Read MoreHCSO arrest woman on drug and delinquency charges
Deputies with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported disturbance on PDL Springs Road June 15. Upon arrival,…
Read MoreHCSO seeks wanted felon
The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jared Mixon, who is wanted on felony…
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