Former jail officer gets probation for sex offense
PANAMA CITY — A former Bay County Jail officer who had sex with multiple inmates has been sentenced to five years probation, according to Bay County Court records. Pedro Reyes, 48 was arrested in...
View ArticlePCB Council approves flooding projects
PANAMA CITY BEACH — The City Council on Thursday approved two projects to address flooding issues in Gulf Highlands and The Glades after listening to residents complain that it’s time for a little...
View ArticleHurricane Hunters: Weather Recon Squadron details mission
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE — Flying an airplane directly into the center of hurricane is a thing to behold, they say, but unless it's a big storm, like a Category 5, it's no big deal. That was the...
View ArticleWoman injured while pushing stroller
PANAMA CITY — Police are investigating a crash at Frankford Avenue and 11th Street where a mother was struck by vehicle while pushing her child in a stroller. Panama City Police were releasing few...
View ArticleHall named Bay District Support Employee of the Year
PANAMA CITY — Karen Hall has been named the 2015 Support Employee of the Year for Bay District Schools. “We’re in it for the kids. That’s where our hearts are,” Hall said at the award ceremony...
View ArticleInvestment seminar set in PCB next week
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Arbor Wealth Management will host a seminar exploring "Opportunities and Risks in the 2015 Capital Markets" at the Shark's Tooth Golf Club at Wild Heron in Panama City Beach...
View ArticleEmerald Coast Jubilee Weekend: Hear 20 gospel artists in 3 days
PANAMA CITY — Emerald Coast Jubilee brings more than 20 artists together for three days of Southern Gospel music. “We have brought a miniaturized version of the National Quartet Convention to Panama...
View ArticleKentucky teen accused in crime spree charged with statutory rape
LEITCHFIELD, Ky. (AP) — One of two teenagers suspected in a multistate crime spree of stolen vehicles and pilfered checks has returned to Kentucky to face several charges including statutory rape....
View ArticleBP spill’s economic harm discussed on day 3 of penalty trial
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A government witness in a trial to determine civil penalties against BP for the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill says the disaster hurt a wide array of industries over a broad...
View ArticleRomney, Bush moving toward clash in New Hampshire
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Mitt Romney launched his last campaign for president at a New Hampshire farm, relied upon a New Hampshire victory to fuel his strategy to win the nomination and even posed the...
View ArticleEconomic growth slows in Bay County
PANAMA CITY — Bay County is facing slower economic growth than the state as a whole, which made measurable gains last month, according to figures released Friday by the Florida Department of Economic...
View ArticleAHCA plans to close Panama City field office
PANAMA CITY — With Florida now enrolling most Medicaid beneficiaries in managed-care plans, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) plans to close three field offices this summer, including...
View ArticleMan charged with voyeurism
LYNN HAVEN — Police have arrested a Lynn Haven man on a charge of video voyeurism for allegedly filming a nude underage girl from outside her bedroom window, the Lynn Haven Police Department announced...
View ArticleWoman pleads to robbery conspiracy; will testify in manslaughter trial
PANAMA CITY — A woman with ties to a Panama City Beach drug deal turned deadly has agreed to testify during the accused shooter’s trial next week, according to Bay County court documents. Alyssa...
View ArticleGCSC president likes Obama's free tuition proposal
PANAMA CITY — The president of Gulf Coast State College likes President Barack Obama’s proposal to make the first two years of community college free, but presidents of two other area community...
View ArticleSmooth ride: New computerized signal system eases traffic
PANAMA CITY — Panama City Beach Police Chief Drew Whitman said that a few times lately he’s been able to travel the entire corridor of Back Beach Road going the speed limit from the Hathaway Bridge to...
View ArticleCrash leaves woman with head injury
PANAMA CITY — Police have released the condition of a mother who was left with “incapacitating” injuries after being hit by a car while pushing her child in a stroller. Katrina Zakarchenco, 33,...
View ArticleRep. Graham holds first local open house
PANAMA CITY — Rep. Gwen Graham held her first Bay County “open house” Friday on the heels of her first votes on several partisan issues. Graham, D-Tallahassee, toured the facilities of Tyndall Air...
View ArticleFor mom and daughters, wrestling is their life
PANAMA CITY — Joni and Jamie Barlow “eat, sleep and breathe wrestling.” On a recent Saturday night, the twins were ringside at a New Heights Wrestling (NHW) card at the Panama City armory when...
View ArticleResidents appeal planned expansion of Calypso Towers
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Residents opposed to the construction of a third tower at Calypso Towers have filed an appeal with the City Council of a Planning Board decision to allow the project to proceed....
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