Marianna industrial site receives Gulf Power certification
MARIANNA — The Marianna Airport Commerce Park recently became the first Jackson County industrial site to receive certification through Gulf Power's Florida First Sites program. The 237-acre site is...
View ArticleApp Finder: Funniest comedy apps and one to find the potty
Sometimes life doesn’t feel so funny, and we find ourselves in need of a momentary escape into the minds of our favorite comedians. Whether you’re a fan of dark comedy, biting satire or British humor,...
View ArticleRequests pour in for water projects
TALLAHASSEE — Water-related projects totaling nearly $1.2 billion have been proposed as state lawmakers decide how to carve up a pot of money that voters want for land and water conservation and...
View ArticleFSUPC hosting ‘Startup Weekend’ for aspiring entrepreneurs
PANAMA CITY — If you have a business idea, this is your weekend. Beginning Friday, the Business Innovation Center (BIC) at Florida State University Panama City will once again host “Startup Weekend,”...
View ArticleTruck hits school bus, driver injured
SOUTHPORT — A driver who crashed into the rear of a school bus Tuesday morning was seriously injured, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. Jamie J. Schulte, 39, Lynn Haven, was driving a pickup on...
View ArticleFormer church to be Lynn Haven meeting room
LYNN HAVEN — Lynn Haven maintenance staff steadily worked to cover the north-facing wall of a former church with plywood and other materials; eventually it will be smoked glass. In another life, it is...
View ArticleLighthouse attracting visitors in new Port St. Joe location
PORT ST. JOE — Moving the Cape San Blas Lighthouse was only the beginning. The next phase is what will be filling in the canvas around the lighthouse. The lighthouse, moved last year from Cape San...
View ArticleUPDATE: Bay County wants Tyndall water restrictions clarified
PANAMA CITY — Bay County commissioners decided Tuesday to request a formal clarification from Tyndall Air Force Base of its plan to restrict public access to local waterways. The commission directed...
View ArticleChinese New Year: Celebrate 2015 with traditional feast
PANAMA CITY — As Valentine’s balloons and hearts still adorned the restaurant, Jin Jin 88 II owner Shou “Jenny” Li already was preparing for her next celebration — Chinese New Year. The New Year falls...
View ArticleMosley Junior ROTC instructor Piccolo named Teacher of the Year
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Beth Piccolo was named Bay District Schools 2015 Teacher of the Year at a ceremony Tuesday night at Wyndham Bay Point. Piccolo is the Marine Corps Junior ROTC teacher at Mosley...
View ArticleMan blames officers for assault, camera shows he punched himself
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Lane County authorities say a suspect brought in for questioning later punched himself in the face and then signed an assault complaint against detectives. But unfortunately for...
View ArticleBAYSOLUTIONS welcomes new marketing director
PANAMA CITY — BAYSOLUTIONS, a local consulting firm specializing in governmental affairs, public relations and professional development, recently named Steve Applegate as its new marketing director....
View ArticleFWC workshops set on snapper
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting several public workshops — including three in the Panama City area — in March to gather public input on the Gulf of Mexico...
View ArticleWoman charged with assault, battery of officer
ALFORD — A Jackson County woman was arrested after allegedly assaulting someone she lived with as well as an officer. Helen Faye Hart, 58, of Alford was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly...
View ArticleBlotter: The latex that got away
A woman was fortunate to have her purse returned after it was stolen. It was missing two rather personal items, however. An officer responded to a call regarding burglary of a vehicle. He made contact...
View ArticleCallaway Planning Board OKs early steps for development
CALLAWAY — The Planning Board on Tuesday recommended approval for annexation of 280 acres, a large scale comprehensive plan amendment and the zoning application for the Primrose Bay development....
View ArticleBoston to rock Civic Center
PANAMA CITY — Boston will perform at the Panama City Marina Civic Center May 23, Hess Entertainment announced on Wednesday. Tickets go on sale on Saturday. This is the first event featuring Diamond...
View ArticlePCB workshop highlights importance of sports, events
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Event organizers responsible for an estimated $50 million in annual economic impact for Bay County gathered Wednesday to share ideas about how to grow that number. For the seventh...
View ArticleVanilla Ice in hot water: Artist charged with burglary in Florida
LANTANA (AP) — Vanilla Ice has been charged with breaking into and stealing from an abandoned home that is in foreclosure in Florida. Police in the Palm Beach County town of Lantana say the recording...
View ArticleAccused robber could face life in prison
PANAMA CITY — A Callaway man arrested in connection with a string of masked robberies that took place in his juvenile years could face a life sentence in adult prison, according to court documents....
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