Residential fires under investigation
WESTVILLE — The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office, along with the state Fire Marshal Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigations, are investigating a series of fires at a residence in northern Holmes County...
View ArticleShooting suspect pleads not guilty
PANAMA CITY — One of the men allegedly involved in a drug deal-turned-shootout pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges he played a role in the death of a 20-year-old Panama City Beach man. Randy Trebor...
View ArticleBay County TDC takes first look at Spring Break 2015
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Additional funding for Spring Break security and beach upkeep programs each earned a spot on the Bay County Tourist Development Council’s wish list as the board took a first look...
View ArticleAnglers sound off on sector separation
PANAMA CITY — Anglers from across Northwest Florida flooded a Panama City hotel meeting room Tuesday night to voice opinions on a proposal to restructure the way recreational red snapper is managed in...
View ArticleJudicial candidates make their pitches
PANAMA CITY — For the dozens of spectators expecting fireworks from a roundtable forum of candidates for a 14th Judicial Circuit Judge seat Tuesday night, they perhaps were surprised only by the...
View ArticleMilitary exercise to continue through Friday
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE — Bay County residents may observe later flights departing Tyndall Air Force Base and hear exercise alarm messages played over the voice broadcasting system as the 325th Fighter...
View Article2014 FSU Football Preview: Week 12 - Florida
Part 10 in a 10-part online-only series … Game 12, vs. Florida, Nov. 29 in Tallahassee, time TBA, TV TBA — The annual regular-season finale returns to Tallahassee after the Seminoles won for the third...
View ArticleTrial set for DUI manslaughter suspect
PANAMA CITY — A trial date has been set for a Southport woman accused of being high on meth when her vehicle collided with a tree, killing her passenger, according to court documents. Jessica Finch,...
View ArticlePier enhances Watson Bayou fishing experience, users say
PANAMA CITY — Ron Raffield studied the water, searching for any unfortunate mullet fish that might betray it’s presence under the surface. At the end of the metallic gray pier, to the left side of the...
View ArticleJetBlue may land in Bay County
WEST BAY — Officials at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) are hopeful a federal transportation grant will be the key to harnessing daily air service from Bay County to New York...
View ArticleProsecutors: Pensacola man indicted for Allen Johnson slaying
PANAMA CITY — State prosecutors are exploring the death penalty after filing an indictment for first-degree murder charges against the Pensacola man who allegedly confessed to the slaying of a Bay...
View ArticleU.S. Treasury publishes final RESTORE rule
PANAMA CITY — Gulf Coast communities are one step closer to reaping the benefits of the RESTORE Act, legislation passed two years ago to aid in recovery from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The...
View ArticleSt. Louis suburb erupts into violence
FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — Police used tear gas and smoke bombs to repel crowds who threw Molotov cocktails during another violent night on the streets of a St. Louis suburb in the wake of the shooting of...
View ArticleNew digs: University Academy opening at old airport
PANAMA CITY — One local charter school is ready to soar high in academics at its new location. University Academy (UA), a prekindergarten through fifth grade charter school that opened two years ago,...
View ArticleSt. Joe CEO retires
WATERSOUND — St. Joe Co. Chief Executive Officer Park Brady has retired, the company announced Thursday. Brady resigned effective Thursday, accoridng to a news release. He will stay available to St....
View ArticleFestival brings the blues to the beach
The Great American Blues Festival & Barbecue Challenge When: 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 16-17 Where: Aaron Bessant Park, 600 Pier Park Drive, Panama City Beach Tickets: $30 for...
View ArticleJuvenile arrested after burglary
PANAMA CITY — A juvenile was arrested Wednesday in connection with a home burglary in which several firearms were stolen, police said Thursday. The Panama City Police Department got a call about...
View ArticleFHP: Two fatal wrecks Thursday night
Two people were killed in fatal wrecks Thursday night, Florida Highway Patrol officials say. Scott Dewayne Glass, 35, of Panama City, was driving a 2009 Suzuki motorcycle Southbound on U.S. 231 behind...
View ArticleProlific Greene brings production, experience to youthful position
TALLAHASSEE — Rashad Greene might be the most important player on Florida State’s offense. That’s saying a lot with the school’s top scoring tight end returning in addition to four starting linemen...
View ArticlePier Park North hosting grand opening celebration Saturday
PANAMA CITY BEACH -- Pier Park North, Panama City Beach’s newest shopping center, will host a grand opening celebration from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, featuring family-friendly activities, games...
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