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Washington County Commissioners father behind bars for alleged arson
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Washington County Commissioner’s father is behind bars for his alleged involvement in an arson that occurred last year in Bonifay. John Hawkins, the father of Commissioner Tray Hawkins, was arrested early Tuesday at his home in Bonifay. According to the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were contacted by the […]
City of Bonifay Issues a Precautionary Boil Water Notice
BONIFAY, Fla. (WDNews) – The City of Bonifay has issued a precautionary boil water notice for some residents due to repairs on a broken water main. This notice applies to residents and businesses of the city of Bonifay located in the area of Sand Path Rd. from McKinnon Ave. to Henry Gray Rd. including Holmes County High School, Decon Rd., Panhandle Ln., Comet Ln., Maple Ln., and Henry Gray Rd.
Hartford teen dead in ATV wreck
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WTVY) - An ATV wreck in Holmes County claimed the life of a Hartford teen, Tuesday night. The 13-year-old was headed east on Ma Hodges Road attempting to turn right, around 7:30 p.m. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the vehicle ran off the roadway near Chestnut Road and hit a dirt embankment, flipping the ATV.
Heat Advisory Issued for Parts of Wiregrass
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – The National Weather Service in Tallahassee, Florida has issued a heat advisory warning for several counties including Houston, Geneva, and Holmes counties. The heat advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. tonight. The heat index is expected to reach up to 109° F today.
New Florida law requires police ask certain questions to suspected domestic violence victims
About 200 people die from domestic violence in Florida each year, according to data from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. A new Florida law changes that. It requires law enforcement to ask a list of questions to the victim at any domestic violence call.
Did you get a SunPass text warning you about unpaid tolls? There's another a scam. What to do
If you received a text claiming to be from SunPass and warning you about unpaid tolls, don’t click on the link. It's another phishing scam. SunPass posted a warning on its website, warning customers the messages were not sent by SunPass and are a phishing scam targeting the public. ...
Summertime fire safety this July 4th: WM provides tips to prevent garbage truck fires
The report estimates that more than 5,000 fires occur annually at recycling facilities and in collection trucks due to hazardous materials, including lithium-ion batteries, being improperly disposed of by residents.
Watermark Issue 31.14: Understanding the ‘I’
Understanding the ‘I’: What it means to be intersex and how they are often forgotten in the larger LGBTQ+ conversation. One Magical Weekend to move events next year for WorldPride weekend. OFFICIAL OUTREACH | Page 10. Pride with the Police highlights Tampa’s Safe Place initiative LGBTQ+ liaison.
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