Pursuit ends in Washington County
Staff ReportA Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to stop a Dodge pickup on Highway 79 on October 22, 2025, but…
Read MoreOfficials respond to statewide email threat targeting Florida schools
GARETT VALCOURTOfficials in Holmes and Washington Counties are responding to an email threat sent to multiple school superintendents across Florida.
Read MoreS.O.A.R. program to provide micro-meals to youth in need
AMBER PATINOThe Anchorage Children’s Home’s Street Outreach and Recovery (S.O.A.R.) program is introducing S.O.A.R. Micro-Meals, an initiative that aims to provide…
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 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,…
Read MoreStorms cause widespread power outages in Holmes and Washington counties
Severe weather that moved through the Panhandle on Wednesday left thousands without power, but crews with West Florida Electric Cooperative…
Read MoreFlorida Senate passes ‘Rural Renaissance’ bill
The Florida Senate has passed a comprehensive legislative package aimed at revitalizing rural communities across the state, with Holmes and…
Read MoreCaryville to reel in a weekend full of fish
NATALIE HOLTONThe Holmes County UF/IFAS Extension office will be holding their annual Fish Fest on September 7 from 8 am until…
Read MoreFlorida Emergency Management Director discusses hurricane preparedness with county officials
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz To bolster readiness for the hurricane season, Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie recently held a…
Read MoreTourist development councils encourage residents to display historical items for documentary series
The reality television show ‘American Pickers’ documents the search for historical artifacts across America and is reportedly considering coming to…
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