The City of Panama City Beach proudly unveiled its new fire department training tower early in September. The new training tower marks a major milestone in the city’s commitment to public safety and emergency preparedness. This state-of-the-art training facility, constructed out of shipping containers, is a multi-use structure designed...
From Congressman Neal Dunn, Florida’s Second Congressional District
Congress returned from August recess to a flurry of activity in September. Although this time of year is full of legislative activity, my colleagues and I in Congress also took time to acknowledge the sacrifice of America’s fallen servicemembers.
On September 10, I joined...
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 Ed Offley
Developer St. Joe Co. has set the stage for a near-doubling of Pier Park that will include a mixture of retail, dining and entertainment businesses on a 70-acre site east of the existing business district.
Labeled “Pier Park City Center,” the expansion will fit into an 83-acre “L”-shaped...
By Pam Anderson
The 2024 PCB Fishing Rodeo runs from October 5 through October 13. Have you registered yet? Plan now to participate in this community-wide event that is organized this year by the Panama City Boatman’s Association. There will be over 60 categories of fish as well as kid’s...
By Alan Watson, President, GOLF+ Dothan and PCB
Many remember that from 1999-2009 Tiger Woods won golf tournaments at a 34% clip. One out of every three tournaments he played in he won … for ten years! Quite impressive. He has majors, repeat wins, and the second-best professional record of...
By Michelle Ruschman
One of the greatest forces for good can be a child looking out for other children. Zachary Woodard was such a child and LightZ of Hope is his legacy through his parents, Brent and Susan, along with their team. Through this program, children who are hospitalized can...
By Lee Ann Leonard
This October, discover why Halloween is better by the beach!
Pier Park will again help locals and visitors in need by hosting its annual “Halloween Costume Drive.” The Pier Park team will collect new and gently-used costumes at the Mall Management Office at 600 Pier Park Drive,...
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...
Roll Out To The Library
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Northwest Regional Library System (NWRLS) joins libraries nationwide to remind everyone about the valuable resources available with a library card. This year, Optimus Prime from the TRANSFORMERS is Library Card Sign-up Month’s special ambassador, highlighting...
