Neighborhood shows its stars and stripes
LYNN HAVEN — A simple gesture by Bernadine Reams has made the spirit of patriotism contagious in her Huntington Ridge neighborhood. Neighbors took notice three weeks ago when little American flags...
View Article‘We’re melting’ // photo gallery
PANAMA CITY — Judging just from the temperature in Panama City Beach on Wednesday, Susan Webber could have been back home in Texas. But it’s not the heat; it’s the humidity that will get you. “The...
View ArticleWoman killed in crash
GRACEVILLE -- A 77-year-old Chipley woman was killed Wednesday morning in a car crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Madeline Martin apparently lost control of the 2000 Toyota Camry she was...
View Article11 charged with camping on beach
PANAMA CITY BEACH — An early morning sweep for people sleeping or camping on the beach yielded 11 arrests over the weekend, police confirmed Wednesday. Flashlights swept over the beach as Panama City...
View ArticleCity surprised by loophole in fireworks law
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Fireworks vendors operating out of tents pitched in parking lots this week used a loophole to sell what city officials consider illegal fireworks. Before this week, no one had ever...
View Article1 man stabbed, another man arrested
CALLAWAY -- A 22-year-old Crestview man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after a stabbing in Callaway left another man injured, the Bay County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. Arrested was...
View ArticleSwimming advisory lifted
PARKER -- The advisory against swimming in Lake Martin between Cherry Street and Business 98 has been rescinded. Sampling of the water has resulted in satisfactory bacteriological test results. The...
View ArticleAC contractor named to board
PANAMA CITY -- A representative from Roussos Air Conditioning in Panama City was elected last month to serve on the Florida Chapter Board of Directors for Air Conditioning Contractors of America....
View ArticleRoad closures planned for July Fourth
PANAMA CITY— Several roads will be closed to the motoring public during the “Salute to Freedom” celebration Friday in downtown Panama City. Parking on the marina also will be limited. No vehicular...
View ArticleHave a blast, but stay safe
PANAMA CITY— With a combination of clear skies and a Friday Fourth of July, officials in law enforcement and public safety expect an especially long weekend. Independence Day is easily the most...
View ArticleAirport’s 20-year plan nears completion
WEST BAY — In 20 years, the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport may look completely different. It took nearly two years to plan for the next 20 at the four-year-old airport, but officials...
View ArticleArnold grad rescues 11 from sinking boat
PANAMA CITY BEACH — An Arnold High School graduate trained for years to do one thing. On June 6, Petty Officer 2nd Class Kevin Gordon finally did it, when a small inflatable boat caught fire on a...
View ArticleGovernor presents 191 Veterans Service Award medals // photo gallery
PANAMA CITY — Gov. Rick Scott completed his eighth and final stop on a tour to honor veterans across the state by presenting them with Governor’s Veterans Service Award medals on Thursday. The Florida...
View ArticleWoman hospitalized after being pulled from surf
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Medics rushed a Tallahassee woman to the hospital Thursday afternoon after she was found floating face down in shallow waters in the Gulf of Mexico. Law enforcement identified the...
View ArticleMan charged with arson and theft
PANAMA CITY BEACH -- A Panama City Beach man is charged with stealing and setting fire to a truck. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle fire on Sunday at 8124 South Lagoon Drive at...
View ArticleArthur threatens July Fourth plans along East Coast
KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. (AP) — A strengthening Hurricane Arthur forced thousands of vacationers on the North Carolina coast to abandon their Independence Day plans while cities farther up the East...
View ArticleService will address shootings
PANAMA CITY -- A gathering is planned tonight in response to recent shootings that have taken place in Panama City. The “anointed affirmative action prayer and petition service” will be at 8 p.m. at...
View ArticleBlotter: Evidence? What evidence?
Police Blotter is a lighthearted look at some of the unusual things that happen on the police beat. Some guys have all the luck and some guys have a pack of rolling papers fall out of their wallet...
View ArticleSpringfield Commission meets Monday
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Commission will consider multiple small development orders 5:30 p.m. Monday at 3529 E. Third St. The city will also honor Dexter Stephons and Wendell Waddell, who have...
View ArticleRed, white and blue day // photo gallery, video
PANAMA CITY — Bay County was locked and loaded in anticipation for an explosive Fourth of July fireworks finale Friday. With American flags sticking out of just about everywhere and patriotic hymns...
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