Honor unfulfilled: WWII vet hopes to be awarded Purple Heart
PANAMA CITY — A 90-year-old Navy veteran is hopeful he will be awarded a Purple Heart before he dies. “I’m happy I lived this long,” he said. Jim Giles wore the service and campaign decorations on the...
View ArticleNaked intruder charged with burglary, exposure, battery of officer
PANAMA CITY — An alleged burglar who exposed his sexual organs during a home invasion has been arrested, according to Panama City Police Department arrest records. However, 32-year-old David Earl...
View ArticleMan who died in 2012 gets reappointed to county board
UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Officials in western Pennsylvania are trying to figure out how a man who’s been dead for more than two years wound up being reappointed to a county industrial authority board....
View ArticleOur View: Legislature, fix medical marijuana
After getting a reprieve at the ballot box last November, Florida’s legislature is once again racing the clock and the smoke signals of public opinion on the medical marijuana issue. Last year, the...
View ArticleNot so 'Good to Go' when man gets $18,000 toll bridge bill
POULSBO, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state man says he just paid more than $18,000 in bridge tolls for his son who crossed the 520 bridge daily for work but never got a Good To Go pass. KING-TV reports...
View ArticleLawmaker proposes sweet bill
WEWAHITCHKA — Van Morrison sang about its sweetness. Now, a state senator wants to offer a lasting tribute to Tupelo honey. Senate Agriculture Chairman Bill Montford, D-Tallahassee, proposed a bill...
View ArticleBCSO arrest log (Jan. 21-27)
Information is provided by the Bay County Sheriff’s Office on people arrested on charges Jan. 21-27. Those arrested can contact The News Herald if charges are dropped or if they are acquitted....
View ArticleMan charged in hit-and run crash that killed Wausau teen
CHIPLEY — Police have arrested a man they believe left the scene after the car he was driving struck and killed a teenager Thursday night. Matthew Lee Horn, 36, of Chipley is charged with vehicular...
View ArticleGolfers to make pitch to keep Bay Dunes open
PANAMA CITY — Bay Dunes golfers plan to show up in force at Tuesday’s County Commission meeting to convince commissioners not to throw in the towel on efforts to keep the course open. “I’m going to...
View ArticleFood for Thought: These healthy Super Bowl snacks are game-changers
If you’re trying to follow through on your plan to eat healthier this year, Super Bowl Sunday might be one of the first times you’re tempted to throw up your hands and grab a slice of pizza, a plate...
View ArticleFacebook post has lasting impact for 12-year-old
PANAMA CITY — Like many (if not most) 12-year-olds, Logan Chason of Fountain did something stupid last year. Logan had a bad day in November and took to Facebook to let off some steam. Nothing unique...
View ArticleCaz: 4-headed palms and ‘gator heads
This week we’re going to meander through the stuff cluttering my brain, and we’ll start with the 100-plus comments on my last column and Facebook post regarding a voicemail my son had left on my...
View Article‘There was a mistake’ Tyndall security activity prompts complaints
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE — A group of small business owners concerned about the potential impact of a plan to restrict public access to local waterways alleges Tyndall security forces have overstepped...
View ArticleGulf observing group seeks new members
PANAMA CITY — A regional nonprofit group with a mission to increase forecast observations in the Gulf of Mexico is seeking new board members to help carry on its decade-long effort. The Gulf of Mexico...
View ArticleHouse speaker: ‘No plans’ to expand Medicaid coverage
TALLAHASSEE — Florida House Speaker Steve Crisafulli says his chamber has “no plans” to expand Medicaid coverage to an additional 800,000 residents during the upcoming legislative session. “We do not...
View ArticleMexico Beach explores City Hall construction options
MEXICO BEACH — City Council members are leaning toward a metal building or a pre-built modular unit to become the long-awaited Mexico Beach City Hall. It’s not a direction that satisfied Mayor Al...
View ArticleWatoto choir visits Panama City
PANAMA CITY – A Ugandan ministry is traveling the world hoping to change their country one child at a time. Watoto Child Care Ministries, an arm of Watoto Church in Kampala, Uganda, cares for orphaned...
View ArticlePainter crafts ministry of positivity
PANAMA CITY — Race has been an issue Ricky Steele has been unable to avoid but something he has tried to overcome. To this day, he believes some art shows will not accept his paintings — which have...
View ArticleFired workers sue health data firm
PANAMA CITY — Two fired employees of NantHealth have filed a lawsuit alleging they lost their jobs after objecting to illegal practices. Stephanie Davidson and William Lynch filed the lawsuit in...
View ArticleOur View: Soaking up some rays at Eglin
Florida is the Sunshine State. It says so right here in the brochure. So it’s no surprise that Eglin Air Force Base is negotiating to let Gulf Power build a solar energy generation facility —...
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