Florida's jobless rate dips slightly in April
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida gained 34,000 jobs last month, which helped bring the state's unemployment rate back down after it ticked up in March. The strong job growth helped Florida have the...
View ArticleFormer Gulf Coast softball coach Painter charged with grand theft
PANAMA CITY — Former Gulf Coast State College head softball coach Susan Painter turned herself in to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office late Thursday on a charge of grand theft. The BCSO issued a warrant...
View ArticleDive shop opening near marina Saturday
PANAMA CITY -- Adventure Diving, 111 West Beach Drive, will hold its grand opening Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in anticipation of the upcoming dive season. Business owners said they will give out...
View ArticleWomen learn to strike work-life balance
PANAMA CITY — More than 250 women gained a few tools to help balance work and life Friday. “I just started a business three months ago, I’m a very shy person, so I needed this to help me know how to...
View ArticleCounty students heading for military academies
PANAMA CITY — Four Bay County students will be able to “maximize” their careers with journeys set to begin this fall. After receiving nominations from Rep. Steve Southerland, Katie Kinard of Mosley...
View ArticleFDOT to work on two highways
CHIPLEY -- The Florida Department of Transportation has announced possible traffic delays due to two road projects. In Holmes County, intermittent lane closures will begin Monday on U.S. 90 between...
View ArticleMan charged with fencing stolen goods
PANAMA CITY -- Panama City Police arrested a 20-year-old Springfield man on suspicion of selling items stolen during a series of burglaries of local schools. Khalid Mohammed Danun is charged with five...
View ArticleTip: Don't try to pay a fine with counterfeit bills
PANAMA CITY -- A Panama City Beach man was charged Friday with trying to pay a fine at the Bay County Courthouse with counterfeit bills. According to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, when John Sheldon...
View ArticleMurder trial ends in 3rd hung jury
PANAMA CITY — New jurors didn’t change the outcome in the trial of Philip Dean Brock this week. A jury failed to reach a verdict after Friday’s closing arguments and juror deliberations in the alleged...
View Article‘Not the Redneck Riviera’ // PHOTO GALLERIES, VIDEOS
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Despite backlash from those hoping for more drastic regulations for Spring Break next year, Panama City Beach officials say change is coming. The magnitude of change, however, is...
View ArticlePCB sports project has big backers
PANAMA CITY BEACH — The pitch for a major sports complex in Panama City Beach is backed by some major players, but the line is still blurry on who’s going to play ball. The Bay County Tourist...
View ArticleRace for Congress heating up // PHOTO GALLERIES
PANAMA CITY — U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland and challenger Gwen Graham kicked off grass-roots campaigns Saturday with calls for help in one of the most hotly contested congressional races in the country...
View ArticleBCSO: 5 charged in connection to teen orgy
PANAMA CITY BEACH - A teen sex party in Bay Point led to felony charges against several teens after photographs of the party surfaced on social media. Bay County Sheriff’s Office deputies have charged...
View ArticleJuvenile arrested for distribution of narcotics
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Police have arrested a 14-year-old on charges of intent to distribute cannabis. Panama City Beach Police Department arrested Brian Bruhmuller,14, following a traffic stop at about...
View ArticleTallahassee Regional: Alabama ousts top-seeded Florida State
TALLAHASSEE — Florida State’s baseball rally on Saturday fell short while one of its best hitters was standing in the dugout. Alabama’s bullpen avoided a total collapse, as the Crimson Tide held back...
View ArticlePast year ‘good dress rehearsal’ for hurricane season
PANAMA CITY — The past year’s worst storms came in the form of torrential rain. As repairs are made and funds are sought out, one thing is apparent: Bay County isn’t prepared for heavy rain that may...
View ArticleCouncil members predict approval of Spring Break ordinances
PANAMA CITY BEACH — City Council members say they are determined to implement a list of ideas they have endorsed to try and tone down Spring Break and make it safer. All council members said they are...
View ArticleOyster plan moves closer despite lawsuit
APALACHICOLA — A group representing a wide range of interests in the dispute among Florida, Georgia and Alabama over a shared river system said the quest for a solution has been slowed by Florida’s...
View ArticleSpringfield mayor says city aiming for 3 mills
SPRINGFIELD — Although the Springfield City Commission will discuss approving a 5- or 5.5-mill property tax Monday, Mayor Ralph Hammond said Friday the city is aiming for a final tax in the range of...
View ArticleNorth Bay closed to oyster harvesting
SOUTHPORT -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is temporarily closing area of 1012 of North Bay for the harvest of oysters, clams and mussels as of sunset Saturday. Closings...
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