Peoples guilty in Holmes murder
Staff ReportA 6-person jury took 45 minutes Wednesday to find Matthew Ryan Peoples guilty as charged of Second-Degree Murder with a…
Read MorePonce de Leon Volunteer Fire Department acquires heavy rescue vehicle
GARETT VALCOURTThe Ponce de Leon Volunteer Fire Department has announced the acquisition of a 1992 Pierce Heavy Rescue apparatus, expanding the…
Read MoreHolmes County Commission to schedule public workshop on Lake Cassidy project
Holmes County commissioners have agreed to schedule a public workshop to gather additional input on the future of a property…
Read MoreHolmes County School District earns ‘B’ grade for first time since 2011
The Florida Department of Education has released district grades for the 2024–2025 academic year, and Holmes County officially earned a…
Read MoreFormer Holmes County Commissioner Jim King honored for service to community
During a meeting of the Holmes County Board of County Commissioners, a special tribute was paid to former District 1…
Read MoreHolmes County Public Library receives new roof thanks to community collaboration
The Holmes County Public Library is preparing to receive a much-needed new roof, thanks to a collaborative effort between local…
Read MorePDLHS’s Donna Hicks honored with statewide FCCLA Spirit of Advisor Award
Ponce de Leon High School’s Donna Hicks has been named the recipient of the prestigious FCCLA Spirit of Advising Award…
Read MoreTraffic stop leads to pursuit and arrest.
Brandon ToothOn July 10, 2025, a Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to stop a black Yukon on Bonifay Gritney Road…
Read MoreHCSO announces arrest of Matthew Alford
The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office announces that Matthew Alford has been arrested in Walton County on various charges, including active…
Read MoreAppropriations mean $3.9M for Washington County, $2.5M for Holmes County
CAROL KENT SMITHGovernor Ron DeSantis signed and approved the 2025-26 state budget last week, earmarking $95 million for projects across Northwest Florida,…
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