Panama City OKs bed tax, but has questions
PANAMA CITY — The Panama City Commission approved a bed tax Tuesday, but commissioners were worried about who would control the spending. The 5 percent tax will be levied on each dollar charged for...
View ArticleLocal VA pushes back after audit
A Bay County clinic escaped additional scrutiny after a nationwide audit of the Veterans Affairs healthcare system revealed widespread misconduct, but a VA official with said Tuesday he doesn’t...
View ArticleTea party rejoicing at Cantor's defeat
WASHINGTON — Republican tea party forces are rejoicing and the party establishment is somber or altogether silent in the wake of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor's primary defeat at the hands of...
View Article2 arrested in latest PC slaying
PANAMA CITY — Two men have been arrested after a nightclub argument led to the shooting death of a 19-year-old man, police announced Tuesday. Khiry Ross, 24, and Marcus Mathis, 25, were arrested...
View ArticleSwimming advisory issued, another rescinded
A swimming advisory has been issued for the Carl Gray Park (SP9) location. The swimming advisory for the Panama City Beach Pier (SP3) location has been rescinded. The Florida Department of Health in...
View ArticleDespite more leaks and teases, E3 still surprises
LOS ANGELES — The jaws aren't dropping at E3. Traditionally, the Electronic Entertainment Expo is the place where video game publishers reveal their biggest and boldest creations. That's changed in...
View Article2014 FSU Football Preview: Week 1 - Oklahoma State
Part 1 in a 10-part online-only series … Game 1, Aug. 30, Cowboys Kickoff at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, ABC, 7 p.m. CDT — A showcase game for the defending national champions against a member of the...
View ArticleVIDEO: Men caught on video in close encounter with a hammerhead shark
A group of Sarasota men caught on video a close encounter with a hammerhead shark on Sunday near Anna Maria Island. The shark appeared suddenly while the men were trying to reel in a tarpon, and...
View Article‘My favorite store in my dream location’
Business name: fab’rik Contact information: 15600 Starfish St., Suite 125, Panama City Beach; 850-233-1110; www.fabrikstyle.com; email: kristen.cress@fabrikstyle.com Number of employees: seven Owner’s...
View ArticleBoil water notice issued
PANAMA CITY BEACH -- Due to a water main break that caused a temporary loss of water pressure, Panama City Beach Utilities issued a precautionary boil water notice for all of Magnolia Beach Road in...
View ArticleWalton teacher faces three-day suspension
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — A Walton County teacher accused of misconduct likely will face a three-day suspension without pay following extensive legal proceedings. Walton Middle School teacher Harriett Hurley...
View ArticlePCB to decide on rides, scooters, fines
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Scooter insurance, amusement rides and fines for people violating the beach ordinance are among the topics slated to be discussed at Thursday night’s Panama City Beach City Council...
View ArticleEngineers may recommend solution for Callaway lift station
CALLAWAY — Callaway City Commissioner Melba Covey said she expects a joint recommendation from city and county engineers on the Cherry Street lift station by the end of the week. Covey met with...
View ArticleHonoring Old Glory // PHOTO GALLERY
LYNN HAVEN — They’d draped over caskets and flown over homes before Boy Scout Troop 300 retired 50 American flags Saturday night during a ceremony to commemorate Flag Day. One by one, Scouts marched...
View ArticleChamber workshop focuses on economic growth
PANAMA CITY — The need for economic diversification and collaboration were major themes at a workshop Wednesday that brought together several community leaders to lead a discussion about growth in Bay...
View ArticleTrial set for murder suspect
PANAMA CITY — A trial date has been set in the case of a disabled man who said he shot and killed his wife’s lover in self-defense and accidentally shot his wife in the process. Circuit Judge James...
View ArticleDisabled resident says it's ‘the best thing that ever happened’ // VIDEO
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Four years after starting to lobby for sidewalks along Thomas Drive, the residents of a nearby disabled community say they are ready to celebrate. New sidewalks are being built in...
View ArticleA Life in Baseball: Tolar's big league breakthrough and defining at-bats
Kevin Tolar was 29 years old and had signed with Detroit in 2000 when he had the nose-to-nose confrontation with pitching coach Steve McCatty that he credits with reviving his career. McCatty...
View ArticleScientist honored at Pentagon
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY PANAMA CITY -- A Panama City scientist was honored as a 2013 Top Scientist of the Year in a memo signed by the assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and...
View ArticleSome fraudsters do the 'I-10 shuffle'
PANAMA CITY — For most, an unexpected loss of hundreds or thousands of dollars from their bank account can be disastrous. Though most banks insure against fraud for the full amount stolen, fraud...
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