Bill calls for study of bringing Amtrak back
PANAMA CITY — Efforts to restore a passenger rail line between Orlando and New Orleans received a nod from Congress last week as representatives approved a bipartisan bill that would launch a study to...
View ArticleSpring Break events (March 16-22)
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 ArticleOne man shot, another stabbed in PCB
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Two visitors were injured early Sunday in separate altercations, Panama City Beach Police reported. Shortly after midnight, officers were called to a shooting in the area of Front...
View ArticleUPDATE: Man dies in crash
PANAMA CITY — A man died after a single-vehicle crash in Panama City Sunday afternoon, Panama City Police reported. Police identified the man as Willie Charles King Jr., 35. King lost control while...
View ArticleAzalea Trail crowns 48th queen
PANAMA CITY — It was a year of firsts for the Panama City Garden Club as it crowned the 48th Azalea Trail Queen Sunday afternoon in the first sunny Azalea Trail program the club has seen in three...
View ArticleBlogging Dead: Recap of The Walking Dead Episode 14
Sometimes we’re figuratively trapped in revolving doors. And sometimes we’re literally trapped in them. Two of our brave (and one not-so-brave) Alexandrians found themselves locked in one. It was like...
View ArticleWhat's on Tap this week in entertainment, sports and public meetings
Here’s what’s happening in local government, sports and entertainment this week: The following public meetings are scheduled this week: Monday What: Springfield Commission Workshop When: Noon Where:...
View ArticleFood makes Spring Break duty a bit easier for police
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Panama City Beach Police Chief Drew Whitman is one of many officers out on Spring Break duty this year, working shifts that can last 12 to 16 hours. To make sure officers are able...
View ArticleGraceville man killed in crash
MARIANNA -- A Graceville man was killed early Monday when his vehicle ran off the road, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The victim was identified as Tyrone Johnson, 61. Troopers said Johnson was...
View ArticleBay County Democratic Veterans’ Caucus to meet
PANAMA CITY -- The Bay County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC), the county branch of the Florida Democratic Party, is organizing a Bay County Democratic Veterans’ Caucus and will hold its first...
View ArticleResort Collection acquires Laketown Wharf
PANAMA CITY BEACH -- Panama City Beach vacation rental company Resort Collection recently announced acquisition of the short-term rental management operations at Laketown Wharf Resort. The...
View ArticleExpired plate leads to multiple charges
FORT WALTON BEACH -- An expired license plate, a fake name and drug paraphernalia landed a Panama City woman in jail. Claudia Diane Quillian was stopped Sunday evening on Legendary Drive by a deputy...
View ArticleDollar General robbed (VIDEO)
SOUTHPORT -- The Bay County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the armed robbery of Dollar General in Southport. Two black males in dark hoodies robbed the story at 8 p.m. Sunday robbed the Dollar...
View ArticleSpringfield looks to change charter
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Commission is considering whether to ask voters to approve changing the city’s Civil Service Board into an arbitration or grievance board. The commission cannot...
View ArticleFriend: Shooting victim didn’t know assailants
PANAMA CITY BEACH — It was a case of mistaken identity, one of the witnesses claims. Tavon Grace, 24, of Humble, Texas, and his friend Nicholas Vaughn of Columbus, Mississippi, were walking along...
View ArticleAbsenteeism up during March
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Vacationing students aren’t the only ones enjoying Spring Break. Here in Bay County, some local high school students also are heading to the Beach to enjoy the concerts and the...
View ArticleTyndall air show acts confirmed
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE -- Tyndall Air Force Base has confirmed more acts to perform at the Gulf Coast Salute 2015 Air Show and Open House, April 11 and 12. This year’s event will be highlighted by the...
View ArticleCounty commissioners set to consider tax exemption for Eastern
PANAMA CITY — The Bay County Commission is pulling a double shift Tuesday. At their regularly scheduled meeting at 9 a.m. in the Government Center, commissioners are set to decide whether to offer...
View Article2 arrested in prostitution, human trafficking case
PANAMA CITY -- Two Illinois men were arrested Friday during a joint investigation conducted by the Panama City Police Department, Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), and FBI. The men were...
View ArticleTech startups market to PCB spring breakers
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Amid the concerts and beer pong games on the beach this month are aspiring technology entrepreneurs marketing products to their target demographic — the generation that lives with...
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