Democrats claim lead in early District 2 voting
PANAMA CITY — Democrats were voting in the race for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District at higher rates than Republicans after a week of early voting, according to a memo from Democrat Gwen Graham,...
View ArticleMan sentenced to seven years for armed robbery
PANAMA CITY — A man whose two armed robberies netted only $180 has been sentenced to seven years in prison, according to court documents. Michael Lee Harris, 52, was sentenced after he pleaded no...
View ArticleJury: Walton deputy did not use excessive force in killing
PANAMA CITY — Jurors say a Walton County sheriff’s deputy did not use excessive force when he shot and killed an unarmed Freeport man. Hours lapsed Thursday night as jurors deliberated the lawsuit in...
View ArticleParanormal investigators give antique shop a once over
PANAMA CITY — As quaint as they seem, antique shops are notorious little nooks for paranormal activity because of energy attached to memory-laden items that once meant a great deal to their owners....
View ArticleMemories of haunted Halloweens gone by
PANAMA CITY — When my son was 3, I took him to a kid-friendly haunted maze at a Kmart store’s garden center. His sister was a newborn down the street at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, and our...
View ArticleCross-dressing duo nabbed for fraud
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Police have arrested a trio that includes two cross-dressing siblings on charges of attempting to pass thousands of dollars in fake checks at a Wal-Mart, according to a Panama City...
View ArticlePanama City Marine Institute serving troubled students for 40 years
PANAMA CITY — The setting is fitting. In the mid-morning light, the cafeteria of the Panama City Marine Institute (PCMI) looked especially gray, with uniform wooden tables atop concrete. But outside...
View ArticleOfficials urge caution as fire threat grows
PANAMA CITY — Dry conditions and high winds could make for dangerous fire conditions over the weekend, and authorities are asking the public to take precautions and be proactive in reporting...
View ArticleThings went bump in the night at BelMar Antiques
PANAMA CITY — The team at Panhandle Paranormal Investigations (PPI) found things of an apparent paranormal origin stirring in BelMar Antiques on Thursday night. Before the lights went down, the PPI...
View ArticleUPDATE: Police: Burglary suspect had gun from homicide
PANAMA CITY — Authorities have arrested a 19-year-old Panama City man on 31 felony charges after he allegedly stole eight guns, including one used in a recent homicide, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office...
View ArticleDevelopers detail P.C. Marina plans
PANAMA CITY — Five developers pitched their proposals to transform Panama City’s Marina into a cultural and economic center Friday. The five developers — Great South, MCM-BAP, HomeFed/Leucadia, Smith...
View ArticlePolice: Use care on roads, be patient during Ironman
PANAMA CITY BEACH — The Bay County Sheriff's Office urges the public to be aware as the Ironman Triathlon will take place Saturday on Panama City Beach. After the swim, the bike race will begin to...
View ArticleThrowing Lead: Don’t get cross with crossbow
(Tombo Martin is one of the stars of Buck Commander on Outdoor Channel, a former major league baseball pitcher, graduate of Bay High and resident of our area. If you have a question for Tombo send...
View ArticleReport: 60,000 veterans get triple benefits
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 60,000 veterans were triple dippers last year, drawing a total of $3.5 billion in military retirement pay plus veterans and Social Security disability benefits at the same...
View ArticleParker to consider permits for dock and RV
PARKER — The Parker City Council on Tuesday is scheduled to consider a dock permit for James and Rhonda Mitchell at 4933 U.S. Business 98. The commission tabled discussion of the permit at the last...
View ArticleMobile pet adoption service available
PANAMA CITY — A mobile pet adoption service is being offered at several locations around Bay County in the coming months. During November, the Bay County Adoption Trolley will be at: the Bay County...
View ArticleMilitary service members complain about sex survey
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shocked and offended by explicit questions, some in the U.S. military are complaining about a sexual-assault survey that hundreds of thousands have been asked to complete. The survey...
View ArticleOld folks at home? Low-income living options limited for area seniors
PANAMA CITY — It was the sound that probably caused Francis Aldea to toss and turn: the metallic clack of lightweight walkers on the sidewalk and the whir of electric wheelchairs in motion. In this...
View ArticleVan Vlerken wins third straight, Sanders dominates at Ironman
PANAMA CITY BEACH – A cool breeze elevated Yvonne van Vlerken into rarefied air Saturday at Ironman Florida. Van Vlerken captured her third consecutive women's championship at the triathlon, covering...
View ArticleEarly voting ends
PANAMA CITY - Early voting ended Saturday in many Northwest Florida counties, and officials say it is clear from the numbers that it is becoming more and more popular. In some counties, more than 50...
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