Lower speed limit to remain on section of Back Beach Road
PANAMA CITY BEACH — A 2.5-mile stretch of Back Beach Road will permanently remain at a lower speed limit that was adopted as part of a recent construction project. The Florida Department of...
View ArticlePolitical outsider tries to catch Drake in District 5
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — The one candidate in the House District 5 Republican primary with previous experience, Brad Drake, already has served two terms in the Florida House of Representatives, but his GOP...
View Article3 charged in fatal Sunday shooting
MARIANNA — A man is dead and three people were behind bars Sunday after a drug deal turned into an ambush, according to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office. Patrick Register and Travis Marvin Locke,...
View ArticleArnold announces new batch of coaches
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Arnold held a coaches meeting on Monday with a lot of new faces. Also fresh Athletic Director Rick Green hopes to see them again next year. Green formally introduced four head...
View ArticleQ&A: Attorney general (Democratic primary)
Name: Perry Thurston Current occupation: Attorney Relevant experience: Member, Florida Bar 1987 - present; Broward County Public Defender’s Office 1987-1991; Private practice attorney, 1991 - present;...
View ArticleTwo schools have new times
PANAMA CITY -- Two schools have new start and end times for their school days. School starts Tuesday for Bay District Schools. New Horizon’s school day starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. and St....
View ArticleGuardian training begins Tuesday
PANAMA CITY -- Guardian ad Litem training begins Tuesday for those interested in being a voice in court for abused or neglected children. For more information and an application, call 747-5180 or...
View ArticleRun for Recovery set
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Registration is now open for the “Beach FaB 5K” set for Sept. 6 on Panama City Beach. Headlined as a “Run with purpose: 1st Annual Run for Recovery,” the event is being organized...
View ArticleDemocrats get little attention in attorney general primary
TALLAHASSEE — Democratic candidates George Sheldon and Perry Thurston contend Republican Attorney General Pam Bondi is vulnerable in the November election because she has been a national lightning...
View ArticleSpringfield may start fining Waste Management for late trash pickup
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield City Commissioners are growing tired of the constant stream of complaints about trash service provider Waste Management. On Monday, the commission discussed instituting $50...
View ArticleCounty eyes slowdown on Crooked Creek
WEST BAY — Boaters would have to abide by a low-wake zone by the new Crooked Creek county boat ramp under an ordinance Bay County Commission are scheduled to consider Tuesday. Commissioners are...
View ArticleShaking the title as the state’s 'best kept secret'
MARIANNA — Business leaders from across Northwest Florida gathered in Marianna on Monday to discuss ways to shake the region’s unofficial title as the state’s “best kept secret.” The need to attract...
View ArticleMosley renovations to continue despite arrival of students // video
LYNN HAVEN — Despite being mid-renovation, the craziness that often typifies the first day of school will be no different for students at A. Crawford Mosley High School. “Everyone’s first day is...
View ArticleSad goodbyes and happy hellos // photo gallery
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Some parents arrived in time to snap a few photos of their child’s first day at school Tuesday. “We’re going to have a great year,” said school counselor Marykate Underwood, one of...
View ArticleNew principals celebrate their first day
PANAMA CITY — Three new principals celebrated their first day of school Tuesday. Janie Branstetter started as principal at St. Andrew School, Lori Hast went to work as principal at Margaret K. Lewis...
View ArticleCounty rejects paving of North Star Drive
PANAMA CITY — The Bay County Commission on Tuesday rejected a proposal to pave a dirt road while at the same time calling for further study of a sales-tax funded, countywide paving program. The...
View ArticlePCB Chamber to host Business After Hours
PANAMA CITY BEACH -- The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Business After Hours event Thursday at the Two Buck Saloon inside Club La Vela, located at 8813 Thomas Drive. The...
View ArticleBring BBQ competitors’ tastes, techniques home
PANAMA CITY BEACH — On Saturday afternoon, Wink Yelverton tried to cool off in his air-conditioned trailer while his wife, Robin, vacuum sealed leftovers from the BBQ Challenge. Though some...
View ArticleCheney ready to get started as new Rams coach
SPRINGFIELD — Rutherford culminated its search for a new baseball coach this week and introduced Steven Cheney to players, parents and boosters during a school ceremony Tuesday. Cheney steps in as...
View ArticleCongressional candidates agree to debates
PANAMA CITY — Voters will get a chance to hear from incumbent Republican Rep. Steve Southerland and Democratic challenger Gwen Graham in debates after all, sources with both campaigns confirmed...
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