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By Brittany Kirke Henry Brigmond is a man of many talents. When he’s on the air at Beach 95.1, he brings life to the sandy shores he now calls home. As a realtor with Keller Williams, selling properties that become a dream-come-true for his clients is the goal to help...

On February 21, Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford announced the details about a county-wide project by law enforcement to optimize crime-fighting efforts in Bay County. The Bay Real Time Operation Center, or BAYROC, went operational November 1, 2022. BAYROC is a collaborative effort by the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, the...

By ​​Britt Smith, Principal There’s never been a better time to be an Arnold Marlin! Students attending Arnold are encouraged to be part of the A-A-A education experience as a Marlin. The A-A-A demonstrates our emphasis on excellence in Academics, Arts, and Athletics. You only have to look at Arnold’s...

By Bill Husfelt, Superintendent, Bay District Schools I usually try to keep my column positive and uplifting (there’s already so much bad news in the world) but this month I need to ask for your help and I need to share some of the reality facing our students, our employees...

By Peter Fischetti While the Olympics have come and gone, their impact continues to be felt in the Panhandle. No doubt the most popular sport at the Games was curling, which I found emotionally draining. Like a good novel that you just can’t put down, I could not wait to...

The Bay County Sheriff’s Office Care Coordinators Program grew out of Sheriff Tommy Ford’s concern for those suffering from addiction issues or mental health conditions that have caused them to come to the attention of law enforcement. Sheriff Ford spoke to experts working for the Northwest Florida Healthcare Network....

By Julie McConnell, UF/IFAS Extension Bay County As grocery prices rise it is tempting to start growing your own food to save money. However, if you are new to gardening in general or new to gardening in Florida that might be more costly than you’d expect. My recommendation to novice...

By Brian Dusseault, VP & Programs Chairperson, Bay County Audubon Society Penguins in Florida? Not quite, but coming soon it’s the next best thing: famed birder, author, and penguin expert, Noah Strycker, is ditching his cold weather gear for Florida sunshine with a special session that’s part of Bay County...

By Ed Offley After three years of wild swings in tourism stemming from Hurricane Michael and the Covid-19 Pandemic, Panama City Beach officials are confident the 2022 season will bring a return to stability and measured growth. Tourist resorts, area restaurants and other businesses catering to visitors have ridden a roller...

By Brittany Kirke A love letter for our educators: As a teacher, you must learn how to garden. You take the seeds that are our children and plant them in soil that is rich with creativity and individuality. You nourish them daily with knowledge and experience. And as these seeds...