No proposals filed to run flagging Bay Dunes
PANAMA CITY — No one has responded to the county’s request for a company to operate Bay Dunes Golf Course, calling into question whether it will remain open. Representatives from three golf companies...
View Article'Paddington' well-made, fun time for all ages
‘PADDINGTON’ Director: Paul King Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Jim Broadbent, Peter Capaldi, Nicole Kidman, Imelda Staunton, Michael Gambon Rated: PG (mild action and rude humor) Cole:...
View ArticleTech advances lower chance that driver will die in car crash
WASHINGTON (AP) — The chances of a driver dying in a crash in a late-model car or light truck fell by more than a third over three years, and nine car models had zero deaths per million registered...
View ArticleMan arrested on child porn charges
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Deputies have arrested a man who allegedly possessed several computer images of child pornography, according to a Bay County Sheriff’s Office news release. Billy Earl Thomas, 52,...
View ArticleStudents donate coats to needy
PANAMA CITY — When some people can’t get things, according to Emily Theriot, you have to help them out. Emily is the secretary of the Arnold High Key Club, which donated 10 to 15 bags of coats...
View ArticleLocal student spotlights hearing loss
PANAMA CITY — A Rutherford sophomore hopes to bring awareness to a cause and a concert to his school. Thomas Le, 16, already enjoyed making short videos as a hobby when he saw an advertisement on...
View ArticleLocal impact uncertain following RockTenn merger
PANAMA CITY — RockTenn, the company that operates the Panama City paper mill, grew substantially Monday as officials announced a merger with competing company MeadWestvaco, creating a packaging...
View Article2 more sites join after-school food program
PANAMA CITY — Two local elementary schools have been approved for a program that provides food to students involved in after-school activities. Waller Elementary and Lynn Haven Elementary will have...
View ArticleSEC leans toward formal charge against St. Joe Co.
WATERSOUND — Following a four-year investigation into St. Joe Co. real estate valuations, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) formally announced intentions to file charges against the...
View ArticleJury: BCSO violated informant’s rights
PANAMA CITY — Jurors have decided the Bay County Sheriff’s Office violated a confidential informant’s constitutional rights by arresting him during his service. After deliberating almost four hours...
View ArticleOur View: Making the right choice on vaccines
The News Herald’s Collin Breaux reported some good news Thursday: Bay County’s childhood vaccination rate stands at almost 100 percent. That’s the kind of news we all should be thankful for especially...
View ArticleFormer GOP nominee Romney will not run in 2016
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will not run for president in 2016. Three weeks after unexpectedly saying he was considering a third campaign for the White House,...
View ArticleClub La Vela announces Spring Break concerts
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Club La Vela announced its Spring Break concert schedule, with the first Feb. 28 and the final event to be held March 31. The series is touted as one of the largest for the club,...
View ArticleChipley PD seeks hit-and-run suspect in crash that killed teen
CHIPLEY — The Chipley Police Department is asking the public to be on the look out for a car involved in a hit and run that ultimately claimed the life of a Wausau teen Thursday. According to official...
View ArticleSpringfield to follow Bay County on Spring Break
SPRINGFIELD — Based on its existing ordinance, Springfield will follow Bay County’s change to alcohol sales times during March. The Springfield City Commission will discuss the ordinance at its...
View ArticleSenate bill targets troubled prison system
TALLAHASSEE — With Florida’s corrections system under scrutiny because of inmate deaths and alleged misconduct, a Senate committee next week will take up a wide-ranging bill aimed at improving prison...
View ArticleMan convicted of seducing teen
PANAMA CITY — A Bay County jury has convicted Lawrence D. Brown of seducing and molesting a 14-year-old girl, according to the State Attorney’s Office. Assistant State Attorney Christa Diviney told...
View ArticleEx-probation officer takes plea in theft case
APALACHICOLA — A former Franklin County probation officer accused of stealing what prosecutors say was at least $250,000 has pleaded no contest to three felonies. Jennifer Martina Brown, 33, could...
View ArticleTeen charged with arson in adult court
PANAMA CITY — A 14-year-old who is accused of two arson incidents has been waived up to face the charges in adult court, according to court documents. Austin Macmenamie was arrested by the Bureau of...
View ArticlePCB unveils new website
PANAMA CITY BEACH — A new website for the city of Panama City Beach is up and running after more than a year in development. City officials say the new site — www.pcbgov.com — allows people to connect...
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