BPD seeks help identifying suspects in egging
BONIFAY – Bonifay Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Holmes County are offering a reward for information concerning an egging incident on December 24. According to reports several vehicles were...
View ArticleCelebrate Recovery: HCSO faithfully fights drug abuse
"Drug addiction is about the root of everything," Tate said. "Your thefts: people steal to support their habits, people write bad checks to support their habits, people steal identities and credit...
View ArticleHolmes County to let voters decide on utility franchise fee
BONIFAY – Holmes County Commissioners unanimously voted January 9 to let voters decide whether the county will impose a five percent utility franchise fee. Established by a legal process outlined in...
View ArticleCounty Briefs For Jan. 18
The city of Crystal River will soon be registering golf carts after deciding last year to allow them to drive on certain city streets. On Friday, Jan. 19, the city of Crystal River will be accepting...
View ArticleWalton deputy saves boy from choking
Walton County Sheriff's Office detention deputy Thomas Corbett wasn't planning to go to lunch Wednesday. But he and three others who were attending Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley...
View ArticleNegotiations to begin for $1.9 million for Project 79
CHIPLEY – Washington County Board of County Commissioners gave approval to move ahead with negotiations on the $1.9 million in funds requested for the 79 Corridor project when they met in special...
View Article'Stranger Things' star options Bonifay author's novels
A local author's novel series for young readers is being adapted for the big screen as a vehicle for young actor Millie Bobby Brown, a star of the Netflix series "Stranger Things." Brown, 13, received...
View ArticleSchool bus struck during stop, no injuries
BONIFAY – Some Holmes County students were late for school this morning after their bus was rear-ended during a pick-up stop. Bus number 58, being driven by Heather May, was stopped to pick up students...
View Article'We're here for all life': Bonifay firefighter rescues blind dog from burning...
Bonifay Firefighter and EMT Kirk McKee says when it comes to saving lives, he and his fellow emergency responders don't just stop with saving people. "We're here for all life," said McKee.
View ArticleHCSO deputy involved in crash
A sheriff's office vehicle was involved in a crash on State Road 2 at Country Road 179 in the early afternoon Monday, a Florida Highway Patrol press release stated. According to the release, at 2:25...
View ArticleBonifay man files ethics complaint against Mayor
A Bonifay resident has filed an official complaint with the State of Florida Commission on Ethics that alleges the City - specifically Mayor James "Eddie" Sims - has neglected to investigate a...
View Article'A Day in the Life': ESE teachers are educators and advocates Updated at
"A Day in the Life" is a series meant to highlight the behind-the-scenes work that makes each role served in our community vital to its success. Each month in this spot, we hope to give an insight...
View ArticleShirah named Volunteer of the Year
BONIFAY – Local resident Betty Shirah was awarded the 2017 Distinguished Volunteer of the Year for her work at the Holmes County Council on Aging. Shirah, is a 78 year old retired housewife who...
View ArticleKiwanis presents checks to HCHS
BONIFAY – Holmes County High School's Blue Pride Band, Drama Club and FFA received checks from the Bonifay Kiwanis Club at their weekly luncheon January 31. The Kiwanis also received a plaque from the...
View Article79 Corridor Project receives $1.8 million from Job Growth Fund
The Highway 79 Corridor Project was among economic growth initiatives awarded grants Tuesday from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. Governor Rick Scott announced $35 million in awards for nine...
View ArticleChipley woman arrested for selling ecstasy
Holmes County Sheriff's Office obtained information that a Chipley woman was selling ecstasy in the Bonifay area on February 7. Investigators began an undercover sting in order to contact the woman...
View ArticleOne injured in Holmes County crash
Florida Highway Patrol responded to an accident at the intersection of State Road 2 and County Road 179A at 1:15 a.m. Friday, February 9. A 2010 Dodge Ram was traveling westbound on State Road 2 and...
View ArticleHCSO arrests 7 after meth investigation
For the past few weeks, Holmes County Sheriff's Office investigators have been receiving information regarding methamphetamine being distributed from a residence in the Bethlehem community....
View ArticleBonifay awarded $4 million grant
BONIFAY – A $4 miilion grant for a drainage project at Camp Branch has been awarded to the City of Bonifay. The grant is a matching grant for which FEMA will cover 83 percent, amounting to $3,480,448.
View ArticleBonifay K-8 to present 'Annie Jr' Updated at
Rehearsals are now underway for the Bonifay K-8 spring musical, "Annie Jr." The "sunny" cast will feature the talents of Kinsley Cook as Annie, Jevin Johnson as Oliver Warbucks, Emma Prince as Miss...
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