2 officers shot at protest outside Ferguson police station
FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — Two officers were shot in front of the Ferguson Police Department early Thursday as demonstrators gathered after the police chief resigned in the wake of a scathing Justice...
View ArticleFamilies in shelter after fire
PANAMA CITY — Red Cross has been providing food and shelter to families displaced after Monday’s fire at the Apex Apartments in Callaway, and will continue to do so as long as necessary, officials...
View ArticleWyndham Vacation Rentals brings home ADDY awards
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Wyndham Vacation Rentals announced this week that associate Robyn Patterson snagged eight prestigious ADDY Awards for her work on several print campaigns in 2014. Every year, the...
View ArticleLonger state snapper season draws mixed reviews
PANAMA CITY — An increase in the amount of red snapper allowed to be caught in the Gulf this year could mean a longer season for recreational anglers in state waters. But the proposal for a 70-day...
View ArticleUnited Way raised more money in 2014
PANAMA CITY — United Way of Northwest Florida announced its largest contributors in 2014 at its annual meeting on Thursday. In total United Way received $1,684,460 in 2014, up from $1,520,000 in 2013....
View ArticleHelicopter search becomes recovery operation
EGLIN AFB — After an intense search hampered by foggy conditions, the multi-agency team responding to Tuesday night’s helicopter crash transitioned from a rescue to a recovery operation on Thursday....
View ArticleA good, hard walk: Troy fraternity hikes to PCB for wounded warriors
PANAMA CITY BEACH — A Troy University fraternity is carrying on the tradition of leaving no man behind as 19 brothers spent Spring Break trekking 128.3 miles to raise funds and awareness for wounded...
View ArticlePort moves forward on warehouse expansion
PANAMA CITY — The Panama City Port Authority moved forward with efforts to expand warehouse space at its Intermodal Distribution Center on U.S. 231 at a meeting Thursday, a project recently put on the...
View ArticlePolice honor man who helped solve crime
PANAMA CITY — An ordinary local citizen who assisted a woman abducted at gunpoint was honored by police Thursday for aiding in an arrest in the case. In December, Panama City Police arrested Freddy...
View ArticleSandbar: Dive into Southern faves
PANAMA CITY BEACH — From fried seafood baskets to grouper filets, oysters, prime rib and barbecue, Sandbar has something you want. “You’re in the South. What goes better than seafood and barbecue?”...
View ArticleHomeless couple charged with child neglect
PARKER — A homeless couple has been arrested on charges of child neglect after police found them camping in the woods with their 2-year-old child exposed to the elements, according to Parker Police...
View ArticlePolice announce arrests in case of dog tied to train tracks
TAMPA (AP) — Cabela, a 1-year-old mixed breed dog who was rescued after being shot and tied to railroad tracks in Tampa, has captured a nation's heart, while police have announced four arrests in...
View ArticleReport: PC market area high on hotel price list
PANAMA CITY — Bay County and its surrounding region clocked in with some of the most expensive hotel rooms in the country last year, according to a report ranking 210 “designated market areas” (DMAs)...
View Article2 hospitalized after crash, fire
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Two people were rushed to the hospital Thursday after a van and scooter wreck erupted in flames on Front Beach Road. The condition of the drivers had not been released as of...
View ArticleCelebrate the Arts postponed until April
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Celebrate the Arts, originally scheduled for Saturday, has been postponed because of inclement weather. Organizers say the event will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 4 at...
View ArticleReward offered for arson information
PANAMA CITY — The Florida Department of Financial Services’ Division of State Fire Marshal announced Friday that the Florida Advisory Committee on Arson Prevention has offered a reward of up to $5,000...
View ArticleSpring Break events (March 13-22)
There's plenty to do this Spring Break, as Week 3 begins this weekend. --- MORE SPRING BREAK COVERAGE»» (including photo galleries FREE for view) Here is a schedule of upcoming Spring Break events....
View ArticleLawmakers consider earlier start for schools
TALLAHASSEE — In the shadow of the state’s recent standardized-testing problems and proposals to curb the amount of time students spend on exams, lawmakers are considering another change to education...
View ArticleCity hopes grant will pay for new Sandy Creek water system
CALLAWAY — Callaway hopes to get state or federal funds to replace the water system at Sandy Creek. With the help of Preble Rish Engineering, which provided maps of the system, City Manager Michael...
View ArticleScott going to California to promote Florida ports
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott is targeting the shipping industry as he plans to travel to California next month to try to entice businesses to relocate or expand to Florida. In a letter to...
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