Holmes County imposes hiring freeze amid budget pressures
GARETT VALCOURTBudget 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.
Staff ReportOn June 22, 2025, a Holmes County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Melanie Logsdon…
Read MoreFugitive apprehended, meth seized in Holmes County search
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Read MoreStolen four-wheeler recovered with help from Walton County deputies
A stolen four-wheeler reported missing from Curry Ferry Road was recovered before a Holmes County deputy could even arrive to…
Read MoreHolmes County’s Jeromy Powell named Florida Dairy Farmers Rural Coach of the Year
Holmes County High School head baseball coach Jeromy Powell has been named the Florida Dairy Farmers Rural Coach of the…
Read MoreHolmes County’s Bradley Garrett named Florida Dairy Farmers Rural Player of the Year
Holmes County senior pitcher Bradley Garrett has been named the Florida Dairy Farmers Rural Player of the Year, a distinction…
Read MoreHurricane season blows in as Holmes County tornado dust settles
Nearly a month after an EF-2 tornado struck Holmes County on May 10, significant progress has been made in storm…
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