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Photography Contests Face an Authenticity Meltdown as AI Images Slip Through and Real Photos Fool AI Categories
As of September 4, 2026, the photography world is dominated by three interlocking controversies: the collapse of trust in contest authenticity due to generative AI, political pressure and censorship of documentary images...
Northwest Florida Community Hospital Wound Healing Institute Seeks Full-Time Hyperbaric Chamber Technician
Northwest Florida Community Hospital’s Wound Healing Institute is looking for a Full-Time Hyperbaric Chamber Technician to join our team. This is a great opportunity to work alongside a dedicated healthcare team while...
September 4 is National Macadamia Nut Day
National Macadamia Nut Day takes place on September 4, and we are celebrating Australia’s underrated gem — macadamia nuts. The country is mostly known for its wildlife and beautiful landscapes, but it...
A Nostalgic Look Back a Dozen Years to ‘The Real Florida’ of Washington, Jackson, Holmes and Bay County, Florida
Here’s a look back a few years (a dozen, to be exact) at the Real Florida of Washington, Holmes, Jackson and Bay County, Florida, as seen in these images from 2014 by...
September 3 is National Skyscraper Day
Skyscrapers have become pretty commonplace in modern times, and Skyscraper Day is our golden opportunity to appreciate these architectural marvels and feats of engineering. Skyscrapers grace our big cities with their bold...
September 2 is World Coconut Day
A popular fruit consumed around the world, the coconut is healthy and tasty, and it grows in tropical regions. World Coconut Day celebrates everything that has to do with this delicious and...
Janice Marie Justice, 78 of Bonifay, Florida Passes on August 19, 2026
Janice Marie Justice, age 78, of Bonifay, Florida passed away on August 19, 2026, at her home. She was born on August 27, 1947, in Geneva, Alabama to the late Vernie Albert...
Holmes County, Florida Board of Commissioners Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 (Video)
The Holmes County, Florida Board of Commissioners held a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 as seen in the video (below).
2026-2027 Florida Panhandle Technical College Photography Students Work with Light in ‘Studio B’ on Tuesday, September 1, 2026
2026-2027 Florida Panhandle Technical College Photography students, led by Instructor Paul Goulding, worked in ‘Studio B’, the FPTC production facility, on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, exploring lighting, studio equipment and various techniques,...
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Darryl Earle and Nadine Nadery for Methamphetamine
On August 31, 2026, a Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on Highway 79. The driver was identified as Darryl Earle. A driver’s license check...
September 1 is Pink Cadillac Day
Pink Cadillac Day, celebrated every September 1, honors the iconic car that became a cultural landmark of the 1950s. Immortalized by Elvis Presley and later Bruce Springsteen, this symbol of luxury and...
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Daryon Morris and Deonte Williams for Drugs
On August 30, 2026, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a traffic stop on a black Honda traveling on Highway 179. The driver, identified as Daryon Morris, was found to have a...