On March 19, 2024, Narcotic Investigators and Deputies with the Calhoun County, Florida Sheriff’s Office located and arrested the following individuals. Theresa “Terry” Pitts • F.S.S § 823.10(1) Maintaining a Drug House • F.S.S § 948.06 Violation of State Probation Barbara “Nikki” Vaught • F.S.S § 893.147(2) Manufacturer Drug Paraphernalia • F.S.S §… Read More »
With ever-busy lives, we often forget that simple things can make a difference. National Common Courtesy Day is a great way to remind ourselves that the world is better off when we show gratitude and graciousness in both big and small ways. Hey, it only takes a small gesture to be a big hero. Remember… Read More »
On March 15, 2024, the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) executed a search warrant at the residence of 68-year-old Dennis Williams on Monroe Paul Rd. The search was conducted as part of an ongoing investigation into the illegal sale and distribution of methamphetamine in Holmes County. During the search, approximately 67 grams of… Read More »
Charles Edward Pitts, age 68, of Bonifay, Florida passed away March 16, 2024, at his home. He was born June 8, 1955, in Chipley, Florida to the late Johnny B. Pitts and Louise Rogers Pitts. In addition to his parents, Mr. Pitts was preceded in death by one sister, Elise Pitts. Mr.… Read More »
Wade Arnold Pettis, a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, passed into the arms of the Lord on March 14, 2024. The son of Charlie Laney and Annie Jannie Pettis, born in Bonifay, FL on February 17, 1949. He joined the Marine Corps on August 23, 1967, earning a distinguished spot… Read More »
Agnes Inez Foss Sellers, age 76, of Bonifay, Florida passed away March 19, 2024, at home. She was born March 29, 1947, in Dade City, Florida to the late Albert Charles Foss and Grace Beatrice Roland Foss. In addition to her parents, Agnes was preceded in death by two siblings, Emily and Charles.… Read More »
Javier’s Mexican Grill in downtown Chipley, Florida is one of the best-known restaurants in the area, and hands-down the best Mexican cuisine in the Florida Panhandle. Javier’s is now offering a holiday-special way to celebrate this Spring Break weekend, with ‘Spring Break’ Karaoke on Friday, March 22, 2024, featuring local vocalist Colby Chance, from 6PM-9PM,… Read More »
Mrs. Julia Annette Fuentes Hudson, age 53, of Caryville, Florida passed away March 17, 2024, at HCA Florida Ft. Walton-Destin Hospital in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. She was born December 31, 1970, in Tampa, Florida. Mrs. Hudson is survived by her husband of 35 years, Richard Hudson of Caryville, FL; three sons, Richard… Read More »
On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit arrested Christopher Wayne Ponds, 23, for felony warrants out of Holmes County Sheriff’s Office. During the arrest, Ponds resisted deputies and was additionally charged with obstruction without violence. Ponds is the suspect in a vehicle theft off of Linda Lane… Read More »
On March 14, 2024, the Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office received a report from a concerned citizen who had lost her credit card. Upon discovering over $2000 of unauthorized charges on her credit card statement, including charges at 81 Liquors in Ponce de Leon and various online shopping transactions, the citizen promptly notified law… Read More »
Every six months, once in March and again in September, an equinox splits Earth’s day almost in half, giving us about 12 hours of daylight and 12 of night. On March 20, 2024, nature will once again bring us the vernal equinox, the time of year that ushers in spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Then, on… Read More »
Sofia Talvik is a rare artist and an avid storyteller with a voice comparable to giants like Joni Mitchell, or as the Folk/Americana Magazine NoDepression said it ‘A singer/songwriter who is able to evoke the essence of Laurel Canyon circa the ‘60s as expressed in the work of Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, Buffy Sainte-Marie and… Read More »
The City Council of Vernon, Florida held a Regular Monthly Meeting on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 5:30PM, as seen in the video (below).
Raymond Louis Faure, 79 of Panama City, Florida passed away of health complications on Wednesday March 13, 2024, in Panama City, Florida. He was born in Passaic, New Jersey in 1945 to Parents Ruth B Purcell and Louis G Faure. Ray grew up in Clifton, New Jersey and attended Clifton High School where… Read More »
James Hall Smith, age 77, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Friday, March 15, 2024 at his home. He was born on October 10, 1946 in Crystal River, FL to the late James F. Smith and Hazel P. (Sims) Smith. James moved to the Chipley area in 1971. He and his… Read More »