Locals send supplies, hope to Louisiana flood victims
In the aftermath of the historically catastrophic flooding in Louisiana, an overwhelming response of relief supplies and volunteer power has crossed state lines to help displaced flood victims begin to...
View Article'Concealed Convenience': Tax Collector now processing concealed carry...
Starting Wednesday, local residents will find the concealed carry permitting process more convenient. Licenses can now be applied for at the Holmes County Tax Collector's Office, located at 224 North...
View ArticleHit and run suspect sought
Crime Stoppers of Holmes County and Florida Highway Patrol is asking for the public's assistance in locating a suspect wanted in connection with a hit and run crash that took place in the area of State...
View ArticleFDOC releases initial statement regarding Holmes CI incident
Florida Department of Corrections Director of Communications Michelle Glady released a statement regarding the incident that occurred at Holmes Correctional Institute in Bonifay Wednesday night,...
View ArticleMan's legacy lives on in Gateway vocational program
A lesson taught at Gateway Academy is that every day of life is a work in progress – purpose and meaning are always present and something to strive for. It's a philosophy that's resonated at the...
View ArticleBonifay sets budget
BONIFAY – Members of Bonifay City Council set the city's final budget for fiscal year 2016-17 when the board met in regular session Monday. The final budget balances at $4,786,033, with the largest...
View ArticleParent questions common core math
BONIFAY – A parent expressed concerns about common core math when members of the Holmes County School Board meeting met in regular session September 20. Holmes County resident Felicia Mathis told...
View ArticleAuthorities offering reward in arson case
Authorities are seeking information from the public to locate an arsonist responsible for a house fire in Bonifay around 3:30 Thursday afternoon. BONIFAY - Authorities are seeking information from the...
View ArticleRoad improvements in the future
BONIFAY – Michael Lewis from Florida Department of Transportation came before the Holmes County Board of County Commissioners when the board met Tuesday September 27, with options for fixing the...
View ArticleHistorical Society hosts home showcase
Many turned out on Saturday to satisfy their curiosity about the gem of a house that's come back to life at the corner of Oklahoma Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Holmes County Historical Society and...
View ArticleBonifay Kiwanis builds a strong community
Kiwanis International is a global volunteer organization dedicated to community service, particularly to the education and mentorship of children. It was founded in Detroit, Michigan in 1915 and was a...
View Article'A beautiful journey': Chipley native overcomes adversity, becomes entrepreneur
Griffitt, who left a five-year nursing career to serve as a firefighter and EMT, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis an often disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of...
View ArticleImprovements planned for Memorial Field facilities
Members of the Bonifay City Council agreed to spend an extra $1775 for polymer plastic stalls when the board met in regular session Monday. Initially, the city a total of approved $5664 to install...
View ArticleGas tax to be discussed by officials
BONIFAY – County officials and other local municipalities will be discussing the local option gas tax at 4 p.m. October 25 at the CountyCommissioners office. The discussion will include how the gas tax...
View ArticleNo injuries in electrical fire, puppy rescued
An investigator with the Florida Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigations determined a faulty electrical breaker panel was the cause of a residential structure fire Tuesday. Holmes County Communication...
View ArticleBrush fire claims multiple structures
BONIFAY – At 1:03 Friday afternoon a call came into dispatch for a single residential fire at 1560 Robbins Bridge Road.. Dispatch advised there were three structures involved as well as a field fire..
View ArticleCounty receives updates on Highway 79 project
The project is in the project development and environmental study phase currently. Pending funding the project will move forward to begin the design portion, after completion of current phase.
View ArticleInvitation to Bid | Legal #2967
Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Santa Rosa County, Florida will receive sealed bids for construction services of the Navarre Beach Causeway Right Turn Lane Project....
View ArticleAuthorities seeking fraud suspect
Bonifay Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect wanted in connection to an organized fraud scheme. Police are investigating a scam involving stolen personal...
View ArticleMulti-county pursuit ends with 3 arrests
A pursuit with a stolen vehicle that began in Okaloosa County ended safely early Thursday morning thanks to a multi-agency effort across three counties.
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