Man gets 1 year in prison for golf cart thefts
PANAMA CITY — A Panama City Beach man who stole golf carts from his neighbors has been sentenced to more than a year in prison after the charges were upgraded to three counts of grand theft auto,...
View ArticleLocal same-sex couples receive marriage licenses on historic day
PANAMA CITY — The scene was not particularly romantic. Mona Brannon and Siemone Johnson were directed to a computer terminal in the corner of the records office where they filled out one form. Johnson...
View ArticleCommissioners express ire over Spring Break
PANAMA CITY — Bay County commissioners on Tuesday approved code changes to tone down Spring Break that mirror those passed by Panama City Beach but not before venting their frustration that the city...
View ArticleUPDATE: French police ID gunmen who killed 12 in attack on newspaper
PARIS (AP) — Masked gunmen stormed the offices of a satirical newspaper that caricatured the Prophet Muhammad, methodically killing 12 people Wednesday, including the editor, before escaping in a car....
View ArticlePolice: Florida man attempted burglary while carrying infant
ST. PETERSBURG (AP) — Police say a Florida man carrying his 5-month-old son acted as a lookout while his friend tried to break into a house, then threatened the owner of the home with a knife. St....
View ArticleDeveloper wants to close Nature Walk, build homes
LYNN HAVEN — A developer is proposing closing Nature Walk Golf Club in Lynn Haven and replacing it with a residential development. But at its initial public airing, the proposal was rejected by the...
View ArticleWinter Resident Appreciation Day Friday
PANAMA CITY BEACH — The Panama City Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) will host its second Winter Resident Appreciation Day of the season at the Panama City Beach Welcome Center, 17001 Panama...
View ArticleFreezing weather won’t affect school schedule
PANAMA CITY — Bay County schools are open Thursday despite low temperatures, school board officials said. A press release Wednesday said Superintendent Bill Husfelt is concerned for students who ride...
View ArticleMan arrested after fleeing, crashing into police car
YOUNGSTOWN — A Panama City man is in police custody after allegedly fleeing law enforcement and crashing into a deputy’s cruiser, the Florida Highway Patrol announced Wednesday. Lyle David...
View ArticleBoys scouting for food this month
LYNN HAVEN — The Lake Sands District Boy Scout Units will continue their mission to “do a good deed daily” with a food drive this month. Scouts will drop off grocery bags Jan. 24 at houses in various...
View ArticleBetter Business Bureau taking nominations for ethics award
PANAMA CITY — The Better Business Bureau Foundation in Northwest Florida is now taking nominations for the 10th annual Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics, which recognizes local businesses and...
View ArticleBusiness Profile: Sunset Eagle Aviation bringing affordability back to aviation
Business name: Sunset Eagle Aviation, LLC Address: Calhoun County Airport, 16700 NW Agripark Road, Altha Phone number: (850) 691-2318 Website: www.sunseteagleaviation.com Email address:...
View ArticleWet Seal closing over 300 stores, including Pier Park location
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Struggling teen clothing retailer Wet Seal is closing about two-thirds of its stores, including its store at Pier Park in Panama City Beach, which shut its doors Monday. The...
View ArticleQ&A: Bob Graham says Gwen will make a difference in D.C.
TALLAHASSEE — Bob Graham is one of the most-successful politicians in modern Florida history, serving two terms as governor and three terms in the U.S. Senate. Now, his daughter Gwen has joined the...
View ArticleGraham votes against Pelosi as House speaker
PANAMA CITY — U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham can file two campaign promises under “kept” after her first day in Congress. On Tuesday, the day of Graham’s inauguration as the first woman representative of...
View ArticleMan charged with drug possession
CALLAWAY — Deputies have arrested a driver allegedly in possession of illegal narcotics and loose cash after a traffic stop in Callaway, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday. While on...
View ArticleJudge denies accused killer’s request
PANAMA CITY — A Bay County circuit judge will allow jurors to view a taped murder confession in connection with an August 2010 fatal shooting at a Panama City Beach church construction site, according...
View ArticlePCB Council to consider raises
PANAMA CITY BEACH — The City Council Thursday will vote on a budget amendment to implement the first phase of a two-year plan to increase the salaries of most city employees. The salary increases,...
View ArticleWinston to enter NFL Draft
TALLAHASSEE — The carnival ride that has been Jameis Winston's career at Florida State is shutting down for good. The Seminole quarterback announced his intention Wednesday to enter the NFL Draft this...
View ArticleAnimal cruelty charge against Springfield grandmother still pending
PANAMA CITY — A Springfield grandmother who was cited for animal cruelty after posting an inflammatory picture on Facebook is continuing her legal struggle against the charges, according to court...
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