Lawyer: No indictment for officer in NYC chokehold death
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City grand jury cleared a white police officer Wednesday in the videotaped chokehold death of an unarmed black man who had been stopped on suspicion of selling loose,...
View ArticleMan arrested in golf cart thefts
PANAMA CITY BEACH — A man was arrested and charged with theft of three golf carts taken Nov. 23, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office reported on Wednesday. Nathan Michael Huston, 38, of 21310 Front Beach...
View ArticleAdkison resigns as Vernon City Clerk
VERNON — The Vernon City Council met in a called session Tuesday, Dec. 2, with personnel matters topping the agenda. Chief among discussion was the resignation of City Clerk Carnette “Keith” Adkison,...
View ArticleUS court won't extend Florida gay marriage stay
MIAMI (AP) — A federal appeals court refused Wednesday to extend past Jan. 5 a hold on a ruling that declared Florida's ban on gay marriage unconstitutional, possibly bringing same-sex weddings one...
View ArticleFlorida PBS unveils free digital learning platform
TAMPA — One of America’s most trusted sources for high-quality educational programming has introduced a digital learning platform aimed at keeping up with the state’s revamped education standards....
View ArticleSunshine Shuttle makes pitch for TPO partnership
PANAMA CITY — John Finch with Sunshine Shuttle and Limousine broached the idea of a public-private partnership for shuttle and car services on Panama City Beach during the Bay County Transportation...
View ArticleSeniors' Christmas wishes can be fulfilled at area Walmarts
PANAMA CITY — BrightStar Care, and in-home care agency in Lynn Haven, collected Christmas gift wishes from 750 senior citizens in assisted living facilities and nursing homes. The wish lists,...
View ArticleBody washed ashore identified as missing Destin teen
The mysterious disappearance of Destin teen Jonha Campbell was solved Wednesday when investigators identified his body as the one that washed ashore Sunday on a Destin beach. Okaloosa County deputies...
View ArticleUPDATE: Winston's FSU hearing ends, decision to come within 10 days
TALLAHASSEE (AP) — A two-day hearing at Florida State that could determine quarterback Jameis Winston's future at the university ended on Wednesday with no decision and no definitive timetable on when...
View ArticleBCSO looks for credit fraudsters
The Bay County Sheriff's Office is investigating the fraudulent use of stolen credit card information by two suspects who used it to make purchases at multiple businesses on Nov. 22. Because the...
View ArticleFriends plan fundraiser for woman left paralyzed
PANAMA CITY — Friends of a local 21-year-old woman are inviting the community’s help after the stay-at-home mother of two was paralyzed in a Panama City wreck. Friends of Kandeana Taylor, 21, have set...
View ArticleStruggle leaves suspect, officer injured
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Police have arrested a local woman who allegedly dislocated an officer’s jaw and gouged her face during a violent confrontation outside a Panama City Beach convenience store,...
View ArticleOfficials get an earful about St. Andrews State Park
PANAMA CITY — Rhonda LaVite has enjoyed Shell Island with her family for years. “It’s just my happy place,” she said. “I just enjoy Shell Island so much. It’s just so calm and peaceful. It’s...
View ArticleGift ideas, for music lovers
I’m poor. Thus, I’m going to recommend music related gifts that are at least relatively inexpensive. Actual Music Because I am short on greenbacks, I still use the free version of Spotify. Over the...
View ArticleUPDATE: Lawsuit: College used strippers to lure students
MIAMI (AP) — A for-profit Florida college used exotic dancers as admissions officers, falsified documents and coached students to lie on financial forms as it fraudulently obtained millions of dollars...
View ArticleStokes to leave FSU for Missouri
TALLAHASSEE — Garnett Stokes, who served as interim president of Florida State University before John Thrasher took over last month, was named Thursday as provost and executive vice chancellor for...
View Article911 calls detail frantic moments at FSU
TALLAHASSEE (AP) — In the frantic and chaotic moments after gunfire erupted at Florida State University late last month, one female student in a library stairwell told a police dispatcher by phone,...
View ArticleRace is on: Run for the Redfish returns
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Enjoy the coast while doing something good for yourself and your community during Saturday’s sixth annual Run for the Redfish half marathon and 5K in Pier Park. “It’s supposed to...
View Article2 arrested on drug charges
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Two local men were arrested and methamphetamine, firearms and cash was confiscated at the conclusion of a narcotics investigation, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced...
View ArticleUPDATE: Florida hires Colorado State's McElwain as coach
GAINESVILLE (AP) — Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley wanted a coach with an offensive track record of success. Foley even agreed to pay extra to get him. After working though a sticky buyout...
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