Lynn Haven officials gauge response to residential development program
LYNN HAVEN — Acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), city commissioners are expected to consider moving forward with a residential development incentive program during Tuesday’s meeting....
View ArticleBay High group to host golf tournament
PANAMA CITY BEACH — The Bay High Foundation will host its 4th Annual Golf Tournament on April 25 at the Bay Point Golf Course on Panama City Beach. Registration and lunch will be held at noon, with...
View ArticleTDC, GCSC providing free Winter Enrichment classes for snowbirds
PANAMA CITY BEACH — It’s never too late to learn at Gulf Coast State College. Through a partnership with the Bay County Tourist Development Council (TDC), the college is once again offering a lineup...
View ArticleMunicipal elections qualifying kicks off
PANAMA CITY — Candidates got their first chance to officially throw their hats in the ring Monday, as qualifying opened for the April 22 municipal elections. Callaway, Mexico Beach, Panama City Beach...
View ArticleUSA's Mancuso wins 4th Olympic Alpine medal
KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) — For years, Julia Mancuso's skiing accomplishments — and there were many — were overshadowed by Lindsey Vonn's. When it comes to Olympic Alpine events, though, no...
View ArticleCRA shifting to ‘open competition’ for grants
PANAMA CITY — A surge in grant applications has the Panama City Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) reorganizing one district’s process of awarding projects with tax funds. The CRA will establish one...
View ArticlePanama City DIB introduces ‘Music Alley’
PANAMA CITY — Downtown Improvement Board (DIB) members are looking to take a page from the songbook of “Music City” on Panama City’s main drag. During the Feb. 5 DIB meeting, business owners in...
View ArticleSenate panel: Florida gaming package may cover slots
TALLAHASSEE — Washington County may get its one-armed bandits after all. A state Senate gaming panel revived the idea Monday as some lawmakers pushed to give counties that approved slots by local...
View ArticleGulf Coast softball rebounds for home-opening split
PANAMA CITY — Susan Painter is being patient with her Gulf Coast softball team as the Lady Commodores learn and grow. Monday showed some of the growing pains with GC splitting its home-opening...
View ArticleBlack History Month events
Black History Month events in Panama City. Thursday, Feb. 13 BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROCLAMATION: 4 p.m. at Panama City City Hall, 9 Harrison Ave. Panama City Mayor Greg Brudnicki will sign the 2014...
View ArticleTDC pulls down ‘excess’ $1.9 million
PANAMA CITY BEACH — The Bay County Tourist Development Council (TDC) made $1.9 million more than they bargained for last year. And, as board members pointed out at a meeting Tuesday, it’s better to...
View ArticleBeer bills advance in state House
TALLAHASSEE — A state House panel was all about beer Tuesday, advancing three malt beverage-related bills, including a measure to allow sales of 64-ounce “growlers.” Among the three bills, an...
View ArticleIrony 1, Fire Department 0: Fire truck catches fire
A fire truck returning to a station after a call Tuesday caught fire while driving on County 2301. No one was injured, but the vehicle is probably ruined, said Mark Bowen, Director of Emergency...
View ArticleFour appointed to college board of trustees
PANAMA CITY - The Board of Trustees at Gulf Coast State College has four new appointments. Governor Rick Scott announced Friday the appointments of Don Crisp, Elizabeth Kirvin, Steve Millaway and the...
View ArticleLynn Haven closing in on city manager
LYNN HAVEN — Commissioners agreed to a $50,000 Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) residential incentive program and to have interviews for a city manager by the end of March during Tuesday’s...
View ArticleElementary schools could see longer days
PANAMA CITY — Elementary school kids might have to brace for a longer school day. School board members discussed and learned about the extended day at a workshop Tuesday. The extended day has improved...
View ArticleCounty’s $1.2 million repaving job finishing up
SPRINGFIELD — The county has wrapped road construction on a $1.2 million resurfacing project on Transmitter Road. Bay County’s contractor finished the main work Monday, but still has sodding to do and...
View ArticleCenter looks to piece together Glenwood’s story // PHOTO GALLERY
PANAMA CITY — It’s difficult to tell a story when most of the details are destroyed. “Downtown, the Martin Theatre, you can see that today, right,” said Mathew Shack, a member of the African American...
View ArticleP.C. commissioners delay attorney decision
PANAMA CITY — City commissioners delayed a decision on a proposed $300,000 retainer for Panama City’s legal counsel following tense discussion during Tuesday’s meeting. In a 4-1 vote, commissioners...
View ArticleAmerican stars struggling in Olympics' early days
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — What a stunning sight: Shani Davis gliding around the speedskating oval, head down in defeat, staring glumly at the ice. For the U.S. Olympic team, it's becoming more and more...
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