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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and FWC Investigating Manatee Video

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement is leading a joint investigation with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission regarding a video of a man jumping onto two manatees. READ MORE

Historic water tower taken down

Today, May 22, marks another milestone in Chipley’s colorful history as the beloved water tower, which has served so faithfully, lies in a mass of steel on the ground after being professionally demolished last night. READ MORE

Cool Summer Workout Tips from TOPS

Early summer weather can provide the ultimate motivation to get outside and be active. READ MORE

Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers Can Be Dangerous, Disfiguring and Deadly

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and while the dangers of melanoma are well known, it is important not to neglect the warning signs of the two most common types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), which can also become disfiguring and even deadly if not diagnosed and treated promptly. READ MORE

Jackson County Deputy Harold “Mike” Altman honored

Altman’s sacrifice that night was recognized Thursday at the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Behind Closed Doors, 2013 Rural Training Institute at Chipola College in Marianna. READ MORE

Adopt a Loveable Manatee for Father’s Day

Go beyond the usual this Father’s Day. Save the Manatee Club suggests a real Florida manatee gift adoption for caring dads, everywhere. Select from 35 living manatees with known histories in the Club’s adoption programs including Rocket, Brutus, Doc, Paddy Doyle and other great choices for dad. READ MORE

The Parent Trap

June is National Home Safety Month, and local senior care experts are encouraging adult children to add a simple, yet important duty to their list of summer chores: Conduct a “look and see” inspection of their parent’s home. READ MORE

Battle of the Bands today

CHIPLEY — The Washington-Holmes Technical Center Battle of the Bands is taking place this afternoon at the Old Chipley High School, home of the Spanish Trail Playhouse. Come out and cheer on the bands. READ MORE

Chamber names volunteer, business of year

BONIFAY — The Holmes County Chamber of Commerce named Vo’s Tailoring and Nails as Holmes County’s Business of the Year, DeAnna Oldham was honored as Volunteer of the Year at Monday’s annual Chamber event. READ MORE

HCHS Drama to present ‘Happy Days’

BONIFAY — Holmes County High School Drama will present the musical “Happy Days, A New Musical” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, Saturday, May 11, Monday, May 13, Tuesday May 14 and Friday May 17 at the high school auditorium. READ MORE

Miss Holmes County Pageant venue changed

BONIFAY — The Miss Holmes County Beauty Pageant Peanut Preliminary will be held Saturday, May 4, at the Caryville Community Center. READ MORE

Celebrate with Wellness this Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day, May 12, is an opportunity to celebrate the mothers in your life – but this year, skip the chocolates and instead, give the gift of wellness. Consider the following tips and hints from TOPS Club, Inc. READ MORE

Give Special Thought to Mother’s Day – Adopt-A-Manatee®

How about giving a Mother’s Day gift this year that’s inspiring and helpful, just like mom? Save the Manatee Club suggests a real, live manatee gift adoption, which will please mom and also help keep endangered manatees safe and protect the Florida waterways they call home. READ MORE