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By Paul Bonnette Comedian. Actor. Writer. Teacher. Director. Jason Hedden is well known in Bay County for wearing many hats. Having been involved in the performing arts for over three decades, Hedden is no stranger to the stage and he plans on making sure comedy comes to the coast. You may...

By Bill Husfelt, Superintendent, Bay District Schools Bay District Schools has a robust school choice program, and I’m pleased to announce that the application window is now open (for more information about applying for school choice and registering for kindergarten, please see the graphic). While I am an ardent advocate for...

By Denise Boineau Maybe you have and didn’t know what to do for it? This was the case for so many along NW FL’s 30A. But today because of a small army of volunteers, our community along 30A and Highway 98 in Walton County has more support. The first trapping and...

By Paul Bonnette Panama City Beach may be quiet now, but soon the sounds of thunder begin rolling in; locals and visitors alike know it is once again time for the Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally. This five day event returns to Panama City Beach May 3-7 and they’re celebrating their...

Book Signing Event for Amazon #1 Bestseller “Catnip of Life” Caffe’ Del Mundo is excited to announce our partnership with poet and author Sharla Lee (Shults) for a book signing event for her Amazon #1 bestseller “Catnip of Life”. The event will take place on April 15th from 10...

The new fishing pier is now open at Camp Helen State Park! Fishing equipment rentals began on April 1 as an addition to our Kayak and SUP rentals which are NOW OPEN 7 days a week from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Reservations can be made online at www.friendsofcamphelen.org or...

By Ed Offley The emergency came out of nowhere. Anna Adams and her partner, Caleb, were riding “rover” patrol on Front Beach Road when the two city lifeguards found themselves in a life-or-death situation at the Bay County Pier. “Right as we got there, we saw someone running up from the beach...

From Mayor Mark Sheldon The City Council prioritizes policies and projects to make this community the best it can be. The daily work of implementing policies and projects falls on our almost 400 employees who work tirelessly to make sure that you have all you need to enjoy every aspect...

The Bay County Law Library is partnering with Legal Services of North Florida to host a free Legal Clinic on Monday, April 24, 2023. It will be held in the Bay County Public Library Meeting Room from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Legal assistance is first-come, first served, and...

By Cindy Mulla, Beach Mosquito Control District Do you want to make the most of your valuable time outdoors enjoying your favorite activities, making special memories with friends and family, or just reconnecting with our local areas’ beautiful natural surroundings? Then don’t let the annoying buzzing and biting of the...