Humane Society gala on mission to help homeless animals
PANAMA CITY — Two American foxhound puppies left in front of the Humane Society entrance in the middle of September were covered with fleas, infested with worms and sickly thin — so emaciated their...
View ArticleBay District welcomes new transportation director
PANAMA CITY — Tony Conte Jr. took the wheel this week as the new director of student transportation services for Bay District Schools — and the new recruit has his work cut out for him. “When...
View ArticleTwo teens charged in Allanton attack
ALLANTON — Authorities have arrested two juveniles who fled a party after allegedly assisting in an attack on one man while another was beaten to death, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced...
View ArticleWhy we're 'Going Pink' and why you should, too
Don’t adjust your computer screens, folks, the pink you’ll see this weekend is meant to be there. We’re “Going Pink” in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month at newsherald.com and on our...
View ArticlePCB approves new Spring Break rules
PANAMA CITY — Bars will close at 2 a.m. in March on Panama City Beach and imbibers on the beach will be required to have a government-issued picture identification. The move came Thursday when the...
View ArticleMayor: New York doctor has Ebola, 1st in city
NEW YORK (AP) — An emergency room doctor who recently returned to the city after treating Ebola patients in West Africa has tested positive for the virus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said. It's the first...
View ArticleGOP well-funded in CFO, ag commissioner races
TAMPA (AP) — The races for two of Florida’s most important offices, state agriculture commissioner and chief financial officer, both pit incumbent Republicans with big campaign coffers against...
View ArticleScooter driver dies after crash
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Authorities are investigating the death of a scooter driver killed after a vehicle pulled out in front of him on North Thomas Drive, Florida Highway Patrol Officers confirmed...
View ArticleMan arrested after fight with girlfriend
PARKER — Police have arrested a Parker man who allegedly attempted to run over his girlfriend outside their home, according to court documents. Dwight Maurice Hayes, 32, appeared in court Friday after...
View ArticleShepard optimistic despite Trumbull’s money (CONTRIBUTION LIST)
PANAMA CITY — Jay Trumbull’s campaign contributions for the House District 6 seat race continue to far exceed those of his competitors. As was the case leading up to the Republican primary, Trumbull...
View ArticleFive questions for Graham, Southerland
Five questions for Gwen Graham and Steve Southerland. Graham TALLAHASSEE — Gwen Graham has been around Florida politics her entire life, as her father, Bob, went from being a Democratic state lawmaker...
View ArticleEarly voting begins Saturday in Bay County (TURNOUT NUMBERS)
PANAMA CITY — Early voting begins Saturday in Bay County and a coalition of civic groups is urging people to take advantage of it. Mandatory early voting in Florida occurs from Oct. 25 through Nov. 1,...
View ArticleFDLE tampering case leads to new trial (APPEAL DOCUMENT)
PANAMA CITY — An appeals court has agreed to give a man convicted of narcotics possession a new trial after being locked up based partly on the testimony of a discredited drug analyst, according to...
View ArticleHot-button issues divide Graham, Southerland (RESPONSES)
PANAMA CITY — Obamacare has been arguably the dominant single issue as incumbent Rep. Steve Southerland and challenger Gwen Graham stump throughout Florida Congressional District 2, but it’s hardly...
View ArticlePregnant woman missing
PANAMA CITY -- Authorities have been looking for a pregnant woman since she was reported missing about a week ago, according to Panama City Police reports. Jorge Munguia told police he had not seen...
View ArticlePassenger injured after ATV chase, crash
MARIANNA -- A 22-year-old Marianna man was arrested Thursday night after leading a deputy on a chase until crashing. On Thursday at about 8 p.m., a Jackson County Sheriff’s deputy observed a Honda...
View ArticleCity to consider collection company for liens
PANAMA CITY — The Panama City Commission on Tuesday will consider a contract with a company that promises to provide a return on code enforcement liens and clear them from the books. Municipal Capital...
View ArticleHow do they make dolphin babies at Gulf World?
PANAMA CITY BEACH —A 9-year-old bottlenose dolphin named Mia gave birth to a female baby at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Gulf World Marine Park. The baby was Gulf World’s first attempt at artificial...
View ArticleAdvocates worry children’s issues missing from campaign
TALLAHASSEE — Florida children may not be able to vote for governor, but they still have a lot at stake in the race. And as the campaign hurtles to a close, advocates say they’re frustrated that the...
View ArticleE-cig industry sees rapid growth
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Palm Beach Vapors founder Chip Paul compares the growth of the electronic cigarette business to the explosion of coffee shops in the 1990s. “Coffee shops started out as mom and pop...
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