Candidate in Mexico Beach promises to listen to all sides
MEXICO BEACH — Politics can be distasteful, but the behavior of the Mexico Beach City Council over the past couple of years was so “childish” it surpassed distasteful and inspired Tom Bailey to run...
View ArticleTanya Castro for Mexico Beach City Council Group 4
Name: Tanya Castro Current occupation: Retired Relevant experience: Served the citizens for the past 22 months as a trained municipal official demonstrating thorough knowledge of ordinances and...
View ArticleTom Bailey for Mexico Beach City Council Group 4
Name: Tom Bailey Current occupation: Owner/operator Tom’s Lawn Service Relevant experience: Former city manager, Planning and Zoning Committee, Regional Development Council, retired military...
View ArticleWinston, Garnet wins Florida State's spring game
TALLAHASSEE (AP) — Jameis Winston admitted he's been tired at times this spring, and that was before he had 56 pass attempts in Florida State's spring game. The reigning Heisman trophy winner has...
View ArticleA year later, search for teen has gone cold
SOUTHPORT — March 15 was Emily Paul’s golden birthday. Her family had a party; Emily wasn’t there. In the year since April 13, 2013, when Paul packed a bag and disappeared from her mother’s home,...
View ArticleEarly voting begins Monday
Early voting begins Monday for local city elections. Here's the voting schedule: Who: Cities of Callaway, Mexico Beach and Panama City Beach When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, April 14, through Friday,...
View ArticleMotorcyclist hurt in wreck on 15th Street
PANAMA CITY A motorcyclist from Chipley was in serious condition Saturday after he was struck by a vehicle on 15th Street, according to police. The man was riding east near Chandlee Avenue about 11...
View ArticleDOT to host meeting State 390 work
PANAMA CITY -- The Florida Department of Transportation will host a meeting April 24 about proposed improvements to State Road 390 from County Road 2312 (Baldwin Road) to Jenks Avenue. The meeting...
View ArticleShellfish harvesting reopened
BAY COUNTY -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services reopened shellfish harvesting areas 0822 in West Bay, 1012 in the western part of North Bay and 1022 in the eastern part of...
View ArticleEgg hunting season // PHOTO GALLERY
Hundreds attended the annual Bay County Easter egg hunt on April 12. Click for a photo gallery.
View ArticleBay schools enroll 818 homeless // VIDEO
PANAMA CITY — It’s Kimberly Peterson’s second time being homeless, and her two little boys are approaching school age. “It’s hard being a parent, especially with small children, because they depend on...
View ArticleKlothes for Kids starts soon
PANAMA CITY — Panama City Rescue Mission soon will start collecting clothes for its back-to-school ministry Klothes for Kids. Organizations and individuals should drop off clothing at the Bargain...
View ArticleSTEM building debated
PANAMA CITY — A smaller building may not be the best for the future, but Gov. Rick Scott doesn’t think the college is efficiently utilizing space at its existing facilities, according to one trustee....
View ArticleEnjoy Sunday while it lasts
PANAMA CITY BEACH - Skim Jamers blasted the waves Sunday and generally enjoyed a gorgeous day on the beach. This week's weather won't stay wonderful though. On Monday we'll have a high of 78 degrees,...
View ArticleBubba Watson wins another green jacket at Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Bubba Watson has won the Masters for the second time in three years. Watson claimed another green jacket by shooting a 3-under 69 in the final round Sunday, fending off Jordan Spieth's...
View ArticleCallaway Ward I candidates eye city’s finances
CALLAWAY — Callaway Ward I candidates want to make the city’s financial situation the apple of its residents’ eyes. A recent audit shows the city is fiscally responsible; however, a $33 million debt...
View ArticleCallaway mayor candidates want more communication with county
CALLAWAY — Callaway mayoral candidates plan to deal with the city’s rocky relationship with Bay County. Callaway has agreements with the county on several services including water, Animal Control,...
View Article2 battle for vacant Callaway Ward 3 seat
CALLAWAY — The race for Callaway’s Ward 3 seat isn’t a battle between two candidates as much as it is two people running to shift the balance of power in the city. Both candidates, John J. Malone and...
View ArticlePost, Guardian win Pulitzers for NSA revelations
NEW YORK — The Washington Post and the Guardian have won Pulitzer Prizes in public service for revealing the massive U.S. government surveillance effort. The awards, American journalism's highest...
View ArticleBCSO: 71-year-old steals gun, threatens driver
PANAMA CITY BEACH - Deputies responded to a home in Bay Point when a woman called to report Benjamin Quattrocchi had stolen her 38 revolver Sunday morning at about 9 a.m. The victim stated Quattrocchi...
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