Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in the Central Florida Panhandle area as crews perform construction and maintenance activities. Bay County: Holmes County: Jackson County: Washington County: All…
Bobby F. Hutchins, 78 of Vernon, Florida Passes on June 5, 2025
On June 5, 2025, surrounded by the people he loved most in this world, Bobby F. Hutchins, 78 of Vernon, Florida ran his last mile home. His journey through sickness, of almost…
Washington County, Florida Fire Department Dispatched to Brush Fire @ Highway 20 between Blue Springs Road and Pecan Shadows Road
At approximately 4:27 PM on June 5th, Washington County Fire Department was dispatched to a brush fire off Highway 20 between Blue Springs Road and Pecan Shadows Road. The fire was located…
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests 12 in Narcotics Roundup
This week, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigators conducted a small roundup targeting individuals involved in the use and distribution of illegal drugs within Holmes County. The following individuals were arrested: Christopher…
Miss North Florida 2025 Kayleigh Bush Stripped of Title Because of Refusal to Define ‘Female’ as Castrated Male
Miss North Florida 2025 has been stripped of her title because she refused to sign a Miss America contract that falsely defines “female” to include castrated males. Kayleigh Bush was crowned in…
Red Heifer Steakhouse to Open on Friday, June 6, 2025 on Main Street in Downtown Chipley, Florida
The Red Heifer Steakhouse will open to the public on Friday, June 6, 2025 on Main Street in downtown Chipley, Florida, at 4PM, but *SPOILER ALERT* we are NOT a fast food…
Two Arrested by Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office on Drug Charges Following Search Warrant Execution
On June 4, 2025, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office investigators responded to a residence on Highway 171 to serve an arrest warrant on Chris Finch for Sale of Methamphetamine. Upon arrival, Finch was…
National Hurricane Center Advises Low Pressure Front Forecast to Form in Gulf of America Near Southeastern U.S.
A non-tropical area of low pressure is forecast to form near the southeastern U.S. coast during the next 2-3 days. The low could gradually develop some subtropical or tropical characteristics later this…
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Jessica Roberts for Methamphetamine, Etc.
On June 4, 2025, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence on Music Court in reference to a reported disturbance. While on scene, deputies developed probable cause to apply for…
Richard John Gilmore, 80 of Bonifay, Florida Passes on June 3, 2025
Richard John Gilmore, age 80 of Bonifay, Florida passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at his home in Bonifay. Born Tuesday, March 20, 1945 in Boca Raton, Florida, he was the…
Larry Dennis Howell, 80 of Westville, Florida Passes on June 2, 2025
Larry Dennis Howell, age 80, of Westville, Florida passed away June 2, 2025, at his home. He was born October 4, 1944, in Bonifay, Florida to the late John Addis Howell and…
Jackson County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Raejonn Higginbotom for Exposure of Sexual Organs
On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, around 7 a.m., Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputies received a call regarding a suspect exposing his sexual organ at a gas station in Grand Ridge. As deputies…
June 4 is World Bicycle Day
For many of us, riding a bicycle without training wheels is the first challenging physical activity we ever learn how to master. We all remember, don’t we? A running start. The protective…
Joann Slay, 81 of Chipley, Florida Passes on June 2, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of our sister in Christ, Joann Slay, who passed away on June 2, 2025. Joann was a faithful and dedicated…
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Nathan Buxton for Eluding, Resisting, Felony Ammunition, Etc.
On June 4, 2025, the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office was notified that Walton County deputies were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle traveling eastbound on Highway 90. HCSO deputies intercepted the pursuit…