By Ed Offley
City officials have reacted with a combination of fury and quiet resolve after two shooting incidents five days apart marred Spring Break despite enhanced security measures aimed at protecting the public.
The more serious incident occurred at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, March 29, when three teenagers from Dothan,...
In early April, the PCB City Council passed a resolution accepting a $5 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to fund part of Phase 1 of the City’s Water Redundancy Project, a major step in enhancing the resilience and reliability of the...
By Christopher Manson
Embrace Florida Kids is an offshoot of Embrace Alabama Kids, a faith-based organization that has been helping children and families since 1890. Director of Development and Community Relations Ramsey Lawrence has been speaking to churches and civic organizations and spreading the word about the nonprofit’s Florida arm...
Camp Helen State Park remains the coolest place to explore and learn about the unique biodiversity of Lake Powell, the largest coastal dune lake in the Northern Hemisphere, while also offering a chance to take a step back in time touring the historical buildings.
Coastal dune lakes are extremely rare...
From the office of Sheriff Tommy Ford
Since Tommy Ford became the Sheriff of Bay County in 2016, he and his agency have learned about resilience while coping with the unexpected.
After a short period getting used to his new responsibilities as Sheriff, there was an active shooter incident in May...
By Ed Offley
Panama City Beach residents and visitors alike will enjoy an expansion of opportunities for dining, entertainment and sports in the year ahead.
Three new projects are on track to finish construction and open their doors to the public in the first half of 2025. They include the 60,000-square-foot...
By the President of the United States of America George Washington, a Proclamation
Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor — and whereas both...
By Rachel C. Willis
It’s pumpkin season! There’s no better place to pick out the perfect orange gourd this fall than Camp Helen State Park, home of Lake Powell, the largest coastal dune lake in the northern hemisphere. Each fall, they host the largest pumpkin patch on the Emerald Coast,...
By Mark McQueen, Superintendent
As the new school year kicked off, Bay District Schools saw a wave of success, particularly across our beach schools. With an impressive turnout and seamless operations, the first day set the tone for what promises to be an incredible year of learning and growth. The...
