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DMH hosts game day at Holmes Council on Aging
Seniors at the Holmes Council on Aging (HCOA) enjoyed a lively afternoon on August 18 as representatives from Doctors Memorial Hospital (DMH) hosted a “Price Is Right”‑style game. DMH Marketing Director…
Local News
Bonifay Fire‑Rescue responds to County Road 173 truck fire
Bonifay Fire‑Rescue (BFR) crews responded to a vehicle fire Wednesday, August 19, on County Road 173 just north of Little Rock Assembly of God Church. Firefighters arrived to find cardboard and other…
Holmes County voters choose, Bowers, Tate, and Wilson
Holmes County voters decided several local races Tuesday night, as just over one‑third of registered voters participated in the 2026 Primary Election. Unofficial preliminary results from the Florida Division of Elections show…
Crime
Alabama man arrested after attempted business burglaries in Esto
Holmes County deputies arrested an Alabama man Saturday, August 15, after he allegedly attempted to break into multiple businesses in Esto while wearing a ski mask. According to the Holmes…
Bonifay woman charged with arson following residential fire investigation
A Bonifay woman has been charged with first‑degree arson following an investigation into a residential structure fire on Scenic Circle Drive in Bonifay earlier this week. Bonifay Fire‑Rescue was dispatched…
Former Holmes County Commissioner Brandon Newsom found guilty on two felony counts following trial
Former Holmes County District 2 Commissioner Brandon Newsom was found guilty on Tuesday, August 4, on two felony charges following a two-day jury trial in Holmes County Circuit Court. A…
State News
Desantis veto blocks raises for correctional officers
Correctional officers at Holmes Correctional Institution and Northwest Florida Reception Center will not receive a proposed pay increase after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed legislation that…
Florida rewrites the rules for AI data centers as rural communities weigh growth against local concerns
As artificial intelligence continues driving unprecedented demand for large-scale data centers across the United States, Florida lawmakers have dramatically reshaped how the state regulates the…
HCOA shares information on EHEAP transition
Florida’s Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP) is undergoing a statewide administrative transition that will change how seniors access energy‑bill assistance, but…
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Community & Faith
BPD donates equipment to Blue Devil Pee Wee Football Association
The Bonifay Police Department (BPD) recently made a donation to the Holmes County Blue Devil Pee Wee Football Association, providing equipment and cooling fans to…
Holmes County students strike a pose for a picture perfect first day of school
Holmes County students returned to school on August 12, marking the beginning of the new academic year. Students across the county settled back into the…
Riverbend General Store celebrates grand opening with big crowds and special guests
A large crowd braved the August heat Saturday, Aug. 15, to celebrate the grand opening of the Riverbend General Store, marking a major milestone for the Gritney community and…
