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HCSO takes over fire departments in Holmes County

During the Tuesday, May 19 meeting of the Holmes County Board of County Commissioners, board members unanimously approved a proposal from Holmes County Sheriff John Tate reorganizing fire services across…

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Commissioners proclaim May as Building Safety Month in Holmes County

By GARETT VALCOURT

Holmes County Commissioners joined Holmes County Building Inspector Keith Bennett during the May 19, 2026, Holmes County Board of County Commissioners meeting to officially proclaim May as Building Safety Month…

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Esto Council appoints Bien, discusses annexation and hears conflict concerns

By GARETT VALCOURT

Members of the Esto Town Council addressed several matters during their Monday, May 18 meeting, including filling a vacant council seat, discussing possible annexation efforts and hearing concerns regarding potential…

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Deputies arrest woman following Highway 179 stabbing

By Staff Report

On the evening of Friday, May 22, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence on Highway 179 regarding a reported stabbing. During the altercation, the victim, identified as the suspect’s…

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Local pastor arrested on sexual battery charge

By Staff Report

Investigators with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office arrested local pastor Randon Carroll early this morning on charges of sexual battery on a child. According to HCSO, investigators were contacted by…

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Chipley man receives 15 years for Holmes County overdose manslaughter case

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Jastyn Patrick Green, a 31-year-old Chipley man, was sentenced Wednesday, May 6, to 15 years in prison for selling the fentanyl that led to the overdose death of a 35-year-old…

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Officials confirm no changes to District 2 after congressional map approval

Posted on 2026-05-07

As discussion continues statewide about Florida’s newly approved congressional map, local election officials are assuring residents that nothing will change for voters in Washington or…

Rural health leaders gather in Bonifay for Rural Health Transformation Roundtable

Posted on 2026-04-23

State and local health leaders met in Bonifay on Tuesday, April 21, for an informational roundtable on Florida’s new Rural Health Transformation Program, a federally…

Senate passes bill preparing for penny’s parting

Posted on 2026-02-27

Florida is preparing for the end of the penny. A bill, SB 1074, that would allow retailers to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel…

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