Blogging Dead: Recap of The Walking Dead Episode 10
We’re now three weeks removed from the Atlanta debacle, as Rick and his merry band of survivors aren’t so merry, rather hungry and splintered before they meet someone new in the closing seconds. The...
View ArticleConservation group hoping to bolster wood duck population
PANAMA CITY BEACH — The local chapter of Ducks Unlimited believes 30 duck houses could possibly add thousands of ducks to the Panama City Beach Conservation area. The wood duck houses were presented...
View ArticleWhat's On Tap for this week
Here’s what’s happening in local government and entertainment this week: The following public meetings are scheduled this week: Tuesday WHAT: Bay County Commission WHEN: 9 a.m. WHERE: Bay County...
View ArticleGumbo chefs to take over Mexico Beach Saturday
MEXICO BEACH — Prepare for the most aromatic day of the year when the smell of salt water will be replaced with spices. The Mexico Beach special events committee will host the 17th annual Gumbo...
View ArticleRecord number of 97 million tourists visited Florida
TAMPA (AP) — A record number of tourists flocked to Florida last year as the nation's economy continued its recovery after the Great Recession. Gov. Rick Scott was to announce Monday during a visit to...
View Article2 reappointed to GCSC board
PANAMA CITY — Katie Patronis, Ralph Roberson and Joe Tannehill Jr. have been reappointed by Gov. Rick Scott to the Gulf Coast State College Board of Trustees. Patronis, of Panama City, is a Realtor...
View ArticleIndustry association hosting Spring Break workshop
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Panama City Beach businesses, community leaders and law enforcement officials will join forces at a workshop next week to help promote a safe and successful Spring Break season....
View ArticlePublic meeting planned
PANAMA CITY — A public meeting will be held Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at the Bay County Commission meeting room, 840 W. 11th St., Panama City. Community members are invited to share their thoughts on the...
View ArticleRash of break-ins reported in Washington County
CHIPLEY — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is asking for information that will lead to the identification and arrest of those responsible for the burglaries of homes in the Bahama Road area of...
View ArticleAccused killer’s driver won’t stand trial
PANAMA CITY — Authorities have abandoned their case against a driver accused of fleeing the scene of a nightclub shootout in which a 19-year-old was killed, according to court documents. State...
View ArticleCounty commissioners to take up paving payment plan
PANAMA CITY — Mike Guyne has lived in a home on Kirkwell Avenue for 27 years, and he said the dirt road in front of his home has kept getting worse and worse until the county paved it a couple of...
View ArticleBay District Teacher of the Year to be named Tuesday (VIDEO)
PANAMA CITY — At an awards dinner and ceremony on Tuesday, one of five finalists will be selected to represent Bay County in the Florida Teacher of the Year program. The five finalists were chosen...
View ArticleCampus gun bill gains approval in state Senate committee
TALLAHASSEE — People with concealed-firearms licenses could carry guns at state colleges and universities, under a proposal narrowly approved Monday by a Senate committee. Meanwhile, people without...
View ArticleMosley's Hallmon picked for 18U national soccer team
LYNN HAVEN — As a young soccer player, Taylor Hallmon’s vision was to some day compete for Florida State University. The reigning NCAA national champion always was her preference. That focus has...
View ArticleMan who died in PSJ police custody ID’d
PORT ST. JOE — Police led the funeral procession Monday of a man who died in what state investigators have called an “officer-involved shooting.” Jonathan Paul Pierce, 37, died Wednesday night in...
View ArticleTyndall decried for decision to stop playing ‘Taps,’ ‘Reveille’
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE — “Taps” and “Reveille” will no longer be played in and near residential areas, Tyndall Air Force Base announced on Facebook. Reaction to the news was swift, angry and prolific;...
View Article‘Really big heart’ goes silent: Community remembers friend, philanthropist
LYNN HAVEN — Local rheumatologist Dr. Hulon Crayton spent his days helping people — both in and out of the exam room. Crayton, 58, died Saturday after battling leukemia but will be remembered by all...
View ArticleUtah woman seeks world record for catching bridal bouquets
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah woman says she has smashed the world record for catching bridal bouquets at weddings and now is seeking recognition for it. Salt Lake City's Jamie Jackson submitted an...
View ArticleNY tourism website urges visitors to go to Florida instead
ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — The tourism office of Ithaca, New York, is waving the white flag on winter and advising visitors to its website to check out the Florida Keys instead. VisitIthaca.com's home page...
View ArticleNavy works on underwater helmets to give info to divers
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Navy’s progress toward creating face masks and helmets for divers that will display information such as oxygen levels and compass headings was among developments shown at a...
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