Thrasher, Stokes advance to interview in FSU president search
TALLAHASSEE — Despite vocal opposition from students and faculty, influential Sen. John Thrasher, R-St. Augustine, is among a shortened list of 11 candidates that will interview next week to be the...
View ArticleRailroad work to cause temporary road closure
PANAMA CITY -- Upcoming railroad crossing repairs will cause temporary closures on State 77 south of U.S. 231 in Panama City. To minimize impacts to the motoring public, State 77 will close at 6 p.m....
View ArticleFuture leader of the pride
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Husani, a rare white lion cub, will soon lead the pride. Once the 13-week-old male white lion, matures, Husani will become the leader of ZooWorld’s lion pride, which currently...
View ArticlePCB anticipates more revenue to fund projects staff, raises
PANAMA CITY BEACH — A 13 percent increase in revenues from a tax on purchased goods could help fund a wide range of expenditures in the coming fiscal year’s budget. The City Council on Friday morning...
View ArticleSanger won’t handle downtown events
PANAMA CITY — Downtown Improvement Board Director Dutch Sanger has announced he will not continue organizing events for the rest of the year, even after the board approved a contract last week. Sanger...
View ArticleDefense keys Bay win over Port St. Joe
PANAMA CITY — The fans at Tommy Oliver Stadium received a hint that what ensued wasn’t exactly going to follow form when someone apparently forgot to turn on the lights prior to the game Friday night....
View ArticleProsecutor: Fatal shooting justified
APALACHICOLA — State Attorney Willie Meggs last week brought legal closure to the April 3 killing of Charles “Bubba’ Fasbenner, agreeing with Franklin County Sheriff Mike Mock that the homeowner had...
View ArticleMexico Beach council starts over on City Hall
MEXICO BEACH — The Mexico Beach City Council has decided to cancel an agreement with Cathey Construction to build a new City Call. After a three-year insurance battle over the historic Parker House...
View ArticleGovernment Calendar
The following public meetings are scheduled in Bay County this week. Monday What: Lynn Haven Commission When: 5:01 p.m. Where: 825 Ohio Ave. ——— What: Springfield budget and fire assessment public...
View ArticleRed Rae’s serves Cajun creations
CARILLON BEACH — Red Rae’s has reignited Tim Burke’s passion for Cajun food. “I moved to New Orleans when I was 20 and started cooking,” said Burke, originally from Atlanta. After first training under...
View ArticleTeams search for swimmer missing in Lake Powell
CARILLON BEACH — A massive search was launched Saturday afternoon after a Walton County man was reported missing while he was swimming in Lake Powell. Divers searched until sunset for the body of Mark...
View ArticleFirefighters climb stairs for 9/11 fundraiser
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Almost 400 people climbed the stairs at Laketown Wharf on Saturday during the fourth annual Panama City Beach 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb. “It’s an honor to be able to climb for the...
View ArticleLochte makes splash at charity event
PANAMA CITY BEACH — It can be said that Panama City Beach is a place made for Ryan Lochte. It can better be said, the reason why he was here was vastly more important than his perceived image. The...
View ArticleCaz: Loss of Tan Fannies a gain for St. Andrews
There’s an old saying that it ain’t over until the fat stripper quits singing, or something like that. But I’d bet some good, crisp $1 bills there’s more than one Panama City commissioner waiting for...
View ArticleLocal woman lands role of top zombie killer
ATLANTA – Amy Oliver’s military background, modeling experience and overall temperament were important in securing the part — but there was a particular instance that stood out for “Testgroup”...
View ArticleMarie Hotel plan back before city
PANAMA CITY — Panama City Commissioners will review plans for the proposed Marie Hotel affordable senior housing development first under Community Redevelopment Agency guidelines and then they will...
View ArticleCallaway finance director resigns
CALLAWAY – Finance Director Debra Yeager has resigned effective Monday. Yeager was paid $55,000 per year, City Manager Michael Fuller said. Fuller has contacted former finance director Alice Bennett...
View ArticleInteractive map plots hunger in Florida
PANAMA CITY— Hunger is an existing problem in Bay County. Hundreds of diet-related deaths had been reported in recent years, but the contributing factors and consequences of poor nutrition and food...
View ArticleFHP: fatal PCB crash was homicide
PANAMA CITY BEACH -- A woman was killed in a car crash Saturday afternoon and another driver was jailed for homicide, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash that killed 31-year-old Tara...
View ArticleMarie Hotel plan back before Panama City commissioners today
PANAMA CITY — Panama City commissioners will review plans for the proposed Marie Hotel affordable senior housing development first under Community Redevelopment Agency guidelines and then they will...
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