UPDATED – SAO: Sunshine Law investigation suspended in wake of HCBOCC secretary’s firing
CAROL KENT SMITHArticle revised with additional information printed at the request of former secretary’s attorney PUBLISHER’S NOTE: At the request of Marie…
Read MoreBack-to-school giveaway events set across multiple counties
Brandon ToothAugust 2, 2025, will be a big day for students and families across the Panhandle, with several school districts and…
Read MoreSearch warrant leads to meth trafficking arrest on Mt. Pleasant Road.
Staff ReportHOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (August 1, 2025) — A search warrant executed by the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office on July 31…
Read MoreLilly Aesthetics and Wellness cuts the ribbon on a new chapter in downtown Bonifay
Meg Taylor, APRN, stands proudly with family and friends as her daughter Lilly cuts the ribbon to officially open Lilly…
Read MoreTwo arrested on drug charges after probation search in Holmes County
Two individuals were taken into custody on multiple drug-related charges following a joint operation conducted by the Holmes County Sheriff’s…
Read MoreHolmes District School Board votes to approve the Florida required increase in millage for 2025-2026 School Year
GARETT VALCOURTThe Holmes District School Board has approved an increase to the county’s property tax levy to support public education funding…
Read MoreGovernor DeSantis officially suspends Brandon Newsom from Holmes County Board of County Commissioners
Governor Ron DeSantis has issued an Executive Order officially suspending Holmes County Commissioner Brandon Brown Newsom from public office following…
Read MorePeoples guilty in Holmes murder
A 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
The 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…
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