Teddy and Jenny Meeks’ dream comes true at Pier Park
PANAMA CITY BEACH — An old favorite returned Saturday, as Miracle Strip at Pier Park officially opened at its new location. “The good thing about this business is after all the hard work, the bad...
View ArticleGulf Coast clinches first state baseball tourney berth since 2010
PANAMA CITY — Ryan Koziol and Gulf Coast scratched one item off the long list with stunted exuberance on Saturday. Koziol’s single to the fence brought in the deciding run and he secured his 10th save...
View ArticleLocal homicide linked to Alabama State Trooper shooting
CHIPLEY - The body of a Washington County man was found at his Dauphin Road home early this morning, apparently the result of a homicide in connection with a Saturday shooting of an Alabama state...
View ArticleLocal Christians celebrate the resurrection at sunrise
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Songs of the death of an innocent man lingered in the open salty air early Sunday morning. And with raised hands, some of the man’s followers stood near a towering wooden cross...
View ArticleLocal runners hit the marathon // VIDEO
PANAMA CITY — They were about a half of mile from the finish line when the bombs went off. “We’re running along and we see people running toward us,” said third year Boston marathoner Joe Edgecombe....
View ArticleTeen bit by dog
BAY COUNTY - A teenager was sent to the hospital for dog bites to both arms and legs after being bitten by a neighbor’s dog Sunday evening. The child was transported to a local hospital with...
View ArticlePanama City hopes to improve water and sewer service through bond refinancing
PANAMA CITY — City Commissioners hope more than $500,000 saved on debt payments can be used to enhance some utility services. At Tuesday’s commission meeting, Gary Akers, the city’s bond financial...
View ArticleGulf Coast Parkway in the works
SPRINGFIELD — The Florida Department of Transportation will present five road placement possibilities to the public during a pair of upcoming meetings to discuss the agency’s Gulf Coast Parkway...
View ArticleWhat’s next for old Panama City dump site?
PANAMA CITY — Although the plague of rats and roaches streaming from a former dump has decreased, the community that dealt with the vermin for years say there still is work to be done. Neighboring...
View ArticleBoston Marathon begins under tight security
BOSTON — With security tight along the 26.2-mile route, nearly 36,000 runners crossed the starting line at the Boston Marathon on Monday in a "Boston Strong" show of resilience a year after the...
View ArticleJury selected to hear bankers’ case
PANAMA CITY -- Attorneys for the federal government and three former leaders of a failed local bank spent all day Monday selecting nine women and five men to spend the next two weeks serving as jurors...
View ArticleAnimal processing on Lynn Haven agenda
LYNN HAVEN — After discovering carcasses and several other unused animal parts under a Lynn Haven business, city commissioners Tuesday will be considering laws to regulate animal slaughterhouses and...
View ArticleVoters in 3 cities head to polls for Municipal Super Tuesday // PHOTO GALLERY
PANAMA CITY — Voters will fill seven local government seats Tuesday as they take to the polls for this year’s Municipal Super Tuesday elections. Elections will be held in Callaway, Mexico Beach and...
View ArticleShooter turns down deal, trial goes forward
PANAMA CITY — Joseph Moody declined a last minute plea offer from prosecutors Monday just before the beginning of his trial on a first-degree murder charge for allegedly shooting and killing his...
View ArticleMan arrested in Family Dollar robbery
PANAMA CITY -- A Panama City man has been charged with the armed robbery of the Family Dollar at 297 W. 15th St. The Panama City Police Department said Michael Lee Harris, 52, entered the store...
View ArticleTeens arrested in school burglary
PANAMA CITY -- Two teenagers have been arrested in the burglary of Margret K. Lewis School at 203 N. East Ave, the Panama City Police Department said Monday. Arrested were Khryee Antonio Howard, 13,...
View ArticleSheriff: Two will be charged in weekend homicide
CHIPLEY — The slaying of a Washington County man whose body was discovered near his family’s old farmhouse Sunday morning was a crime of opportunity, authorities said Monday. James Shores, 66, of...
View ArticleDistrict 1-5A baseball: Arnold falls; Bay breezes into semifinal
PANAMA CITY — Arnold finished a difficult campaign on Monday, while Bay showed it was hungry for another shot at Mosley. Choctawhatchee eliminated Arnold 8-3 in the District 1-5A opening round at...
View ArticleLegislature argues DCF budget after child deaths
TALLAHASSEE — In the wake of dozens of child abuse-related deaths, Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would add 400 new child protective investigators, but critics worry it overlooks...
View ArticleVoters begins in Callaway, Mexico Beach and PCB
PANAMA CITY - Bay County Supervisor of Elections Mark Andersen said turnout has been steady at each of the polling places on Tuesday morning. "They're showing up," he said. "There are no long lines...
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