Frozen Big Apple on menu for Broncos, Seahawks
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — An icy wind made its way through the Meadowlands, cut across the Hudson River and into frigid Manhattan. Looks like Mother Nature is taking seriously the NFL's slogan for the...
View ArticleLatest forecast calls for no snow for Panama City
PANAMA CITY – Despite winter storm watches in nearby counties, Bay County is unlikely to see snow this week. A winter storm watch is in effect from Tuesday evening until Wednesday afternoon for Holmes...
View ArticleSunrise on reader photos
Did you see Gary Cooper's sunrise photo on the front page of Saturday's paper? Not only do we share your pics on Facebook and twitter, but we use some of them in our print edition. So share away! You...
View ArticleSewage gas levels leave officials fuming
CALLAWAY — Last week county officials publicly thrashed the city of Callaway over a stinky lift station, but the city’s mayor says the county is at fault. The Bay County Commission received a report...
View ArticleFla. congressman to resign after cocaine scandal
MIAMI — A spokesman for U.S. Rep. Trey Radel of Florida says the congressman will resign after pleading guilty to cocaine-possession charges last year. Dave Natonski says the freshman Republican will...
View ArticleSquare dancing the night away // Photo Gallery
PANAMA CITY – Shall we dance? Panama City’s Swinging Squares say yes! The club meets every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. in the Grand Square Hall, built in 1986. “It was built by square dancers just for...
View ArticleMarianna man killed in single-vehicle crash
A 53-year-old Marianna man was killed Sunday in a single-vehicle crash in Jackson County. The wreck happened at about 5:50 p.m. on Magnolia Lane near State 71, according to a news release from the...
View ArticleCancellations due to weather concerns
Here is a list of local events canceled due to concerns about winter weather on Tuesday and Wednesday: SANTA ROSA COUNTY - Santa Rosa County schools have closed for Tuesday and Wednesday due to...
View ArticleSupreme Court OKs medical marijuana for ballot
TALLAHASSEE — A Florida measure that would allow the use of medical marijuana has cleared its final hurdle and will be on the November ballot. The state Supreme Court on Monday approved the language...
View ArticleDo you remember the snow of '89?
PANAMA CITY - News Herald staff member Ray Glenn had family photos from the snowfall of 1989. This one was taken December at his home in Panama City Beach adjacent to Hutchison Beach Elementary...
View ArticleGulf Coast softball emphasizing focus to avoid repeat of 2013
PANAMA CITY — Susan Painter and the Gulf Coast softball team are embracing the future with two hands while keeping a finger wrapped in lessons of the past. The Lady Commodores open the 2014 season in...
View ArticlePanama City wants to trim legal fees // DOCUMENT
PANAMA CITY — City commissioners want to limit the availability of public money to the city’s legal counsel. Increases in recent billing invoices for legal services caught the attention of...
View ArticleHospitality hiring heating up in PCB
PANAMA CITY BEACH — It may be cold outside, but businesses across Panama City Beach are thinking ahead to warmer days as they work to fill staff positions for the upcoming tourism season. “It is...
View ArticleCallaway lift station repair to take up to 4 months
PANAMA CITY — The county is moving forward on repairing a Callaway lift station, which will cost up to $600,000 and take four months, but it’s unknown what government entity will foot the bill....
View ArticleBay District Schools, FSU PC and GCSC to close
PANAMA CITY — Bay District Schools and Tom P. Haney Technical Center will be closed for students Wednesday due to concerns about ice or snow accumulating on roads, Superintendent Bill Husfelt...
View ArticleMan gets 25 years for possession of child pornography
ALTHA -- Douglas Bruce L‘Heureux of Altha was sentenced to 25 years in prison for possessing child pornography, officials with the State Attorney’s Office wrote in a news release. L’Heureux pleaded...
View ArticleValentine’s Dance planned
LYNN HAVEN -- The Bay County Beta Sigma Phi Valentine’s Dance will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 8 at the Panama Country Club, 100 Country Club Drive, Lynn Haven. The semi-formal extravaganza is open...
View ArticlePrepared for the worst
PANAMA CITY — Authorities around the Panhandle on Tuesday were watching the weather and preparing for potentially dangerous conditions. Florida Department of Transportation (DOT) and officials from...
View ArticleSchools' zero tolerance drug policy revisited
PANAMA CITY — A zero tolerance policy, which calls for to expulsion on the second drug offense, was revisited Tuesday by Bay District School Board members. “There might be extenuating circumstances...
View ArticleNew stores coming to Pier Park
PANAMA CITY BEACH -- Pier Park is enhancing its mix of retail and dining choices with new additions including Charlotte Russe, fab’rik first-in-market Pink Narcissus and French Fry Heaven soon joining...
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