Proposal backed to phase out property taxes
Staff ReportA House proposal that would ask voters to phase out non-school homestead property taxes moved forward Thursday as lawmakers and…
Read MoreYoung appointed to Chipola College District Board of Trustees
AMBER PATINOSherry Young, a provider at Doctors Memorial Hospital (DMH) in Bonifay, has been appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to the…
Read MoreDeSantis appoints Ellenburg to Holmes County Board of Commissioners
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order Friday, December 12, appointing Charles “Wade” Ellenburg to the District 2 seat…
Read MoreDeSantis works on AI legislation
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he is working with Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, and other lawmakers on legislation aimed…
Read MoreLawsuit challenges Florida’s expectant mother parking law
Disability-rights advocates are challenging a new Florida law that allows pregnant women to use parking spaces reserved for people with…
Read MoreHouse offers menu of property tax cuts
The Florida House on Thursday unveiled a sweeping set of proposed constitutional amendments aimed at cutting property taxes while protecting…
Read MoreSecond Amendment tax holiday to last through December 31
Florida’s Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday, also known as the Hunting, Fishing, and Camping Sales Tax Holiday, kicks off Monday,…
Read MoreState awards grant funding to help facilitate speedier internet in Esto, Holmes County
The Town of Esto and unincorporated areas of Holmes County are receiving millions in grant funding to add fiber optic…
Read MoreCounty Commissioner Brandon Newsom calls for start to Project Gateway land clearing
COLLIN BREAUXcbreaux@kentsmith.biz Holmes County Commissioner Brandon Newsom is looking for a request for price quotes (RFQ) to go out so lumber…
Read MoreLocal internet provider looks to expand broadband in Holmes County
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Due to the rural nature of Holmes County, residents in the area may not always have the quickest internet…
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