FWC report: Panama City seafood market sold old fish
PANAMA CITY — Officers have cited a local seafood market for allegedly attempting to sell 27-day-old fish, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) reports. FWC officers were conducting...
View ArticleNBC suspends Brian Williams for 6 months without pay
NEW YORK (AP) — NBC announced Tuesday that it is suspending Brian Williams as “Nightly News” anchor and managing editor for six months without pay for misleading the public about his experiences...
View ArticleMedical pot legislation has slim chance
TALLAHASSEE — Proposals by two Republican lawmakers to legalize medical marijuana have a slim chance of passing this legislative session, based on the comments of a Senate committee chairman who helps...
View ArticleObama asks Congress to approve military force against Islamic State
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama asked Congress Wednesday to formally authorize military force against the Islamic State group, arguing the militants could pose a threat to the U.S. homeland...
View ArticleFlorida man, woman sleeping in dumpster get emptied into garbage truck
TAMPA (AP) — Authorities in Florida say a man and woman who were intoxicated had to be rescued after falling asleep in a dumpster that was later emptied into a garbage truck. Hillsborough County...
View ArticleAnimal welfare groups target greyhound tracks
EBRO — Two animal welfare groups are trying to bring about the end of greyhound racing, which has been declining for years, with an aggressive effort to change laws and public opinion in the states...
View ArticleBicyclist critical following crash
PANAMA CITY — A bicyclist was hospitalized Tuesday night after a crash with an SUV on State 77, according to police reports. Trevaris Lamar Ward, 22, was sent to the hospital following the wreck;...
View ArticleBusiness Profile: BAYSOLUTIONS helps people profit
Business name: BAYSOULUTIONS Address: 2101 Northside Drive, Panama City Phone: (850) 763-4332 Website: BaySolutions.com Email: info@BaySolutions.com. Number of employees: eight Owner's or manager's...
View ArticleSenators question Scott’s request for more tourism money
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott wants to boost funding for the state’s tourism-promotion arm by $11 million in a quest to increase the annual number of visitors to Florida to 100 million. But some...
View ArticleStudents get lesson on voting
PANAMA CITY — Rosenwald High students got a lesson on voting and politics this week courtesy of Project Democracy. Project Democracy, a voting awareness campaign held by Bay County Supervisor of...
View ArticleDeputies: Former Bay County man collected terabyte of child porn
SILVER SPRINGS — Following an undercover Internet investigation, Marion County sheriff's deputies say they have discovered a former Bay County man's huge collection of child pornography. Now...
View ArticleEDA, FDOT discuss roadway projects
PANAMA CITY — With several major Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) projects underway in Bay County, local leaders expressed fear Wednesday that some long-range plans could be put on the...
View ArticleBay County water plant wins award
PANAMA CITY — Each day, an average of 25 million gallons of water from Deer Point reservoir pours through a single 36-inch pipe into the Bay County Water Treatment Plant. There, all of the county’s...
View ArticleCharges dismissed against woman who shot at snake
PANAMA CITY — Charges have been dropped against a woman accused of firing a gun at a snake on school grounds, according to court documents. April Dawn DeMarco, 30, was arrested for discharging a...
View ArticleBCSO: Man charged with hiring killer in Springfield murder
SPRINGFIELD — Deputies have arrested a man who allegedly contracted his uncle as a hitman in the shooting death of a Springfield man, according to official reports. Fredricus Vondell White, 27, was...
View ArticleChild injured when vehicle crashes through fence
PANAMA CITY — A 3-year-old was left with severe facial lacerations Wednesday after a vehicle careened through a fence and into a brick building, according to a Panama City Police Department news...
View Article2 restaurants closed after roaches found (SEE REPORTS)
PANAMA CITY — Two local restaurants have been closed recently to correct issues with live cockroaches in kitchen areas, according to inspection reports. In total, 10 restaurants were closed in 2014...
View ArticleAre you a hack waiting to happen? Your boss wants to know
NEW YORK (AP) — The next phishing email you get could be from your boss. With high-profile security breaches on the rise, from Sony Pictures to Anthem, companies are on the defensive. And they want to...
View ArticleSouthwest flights to Dallas begin March 7
WEST BAY — Southwest Airlines will begin nonstop service from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Dallas Love Field (DAL) on March 7, airport officials announced Thursday. The...
View ArticleMardi Gras & Music: Aaron Neville headlines free concert in PCB
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Try your luck and fall in love with Mardi Gras all over again this weekend at the beach. The Krewe of Dominique Youx continues a 29-year tradition in Bay County with this weekend’s...
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