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By Aether Van Dyke Panama City and the surrounding area have been heavily impacted by a myriad of events over the last couple of years. Hurricanes have battered the area, destroying businesses and homes alike. Economic collapses, which are happening all over America, have made their appearance known in Panama...

Last month the Bay County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) responded to a structure fire on Magnolia Drive at about 3:43 a.m. As BCSO Deputy Erin Williams arrived, he noticed the whole roof and the south side of the home was on fire, with the thick smoke inhibiting visibility outside the...

By Britt Smith, Principal, J.R. Arnold High School J.R. Arnold High School prides itself in providing our Marlins a “A-A-A” education. As a result, our students excel in Academics, Arts, and Athletics. Our ACADEMIC program is designed to prepare students to be successful in the pursuit of the college or career...

John and Ann Smith have lived in Panama City Beach for 29 years and currently reside on Grand Palm Blvd. The couple have been married 42 years and have two children, Adam and Katie. John holds a Ph.D in Medical/Veterinary Entomology (insects affecting human & animal health) and Ann is...

Marta, tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m a creative, artistic, entrepreneurial, driven businesswoman. I love living here in the Grand Lagoon and since moving into Martinique six years ago, I’ve had a personal interest in helping build, develop, and evolve the Grand Lagoon community into its full potential....

By Stephen Fett, President/CEO, Panama City Rescue Mission Was there ever a time you had to care for a sick family member? Maybe a spouse, a sibling, or a parent? Imagine yourself in a situation where you had to move to another city to care for your ailing mother. At...

By Julie McConnell, UF/IFAS Extension Bay County With the 2-year anniversary of Hurricane Michael approaching and many still recovering from Hurricane Sally we are all acutely aware of the damage storms can inflict. Building codes are updated regularly to mitigate against structural damage to our homes and businesses, but how...

By Bill Husfelt, Superintendent, Bay District Schools Now that we’ve welcomed students back to school, it’s time to begin highlighting some of the amazing programs we have going on throughout Bay District Schools. I’d like to start by taking a look at “Woz Ed,” the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)...

Save the date for the inaugural Grand Lagoon Golf Tournament, hosted by the Grand Lagoon Coalition, on Friday, November 6th at Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf & Spa Resort. Tee times start at 8 a.m. with Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Entry fee is $500 per team/$125 per person...

Camp Helen State Park Pumpkin Patch The friends of Camp Helen are excited to announce the opening of their pumpkin patch. Now through October 31st, (or until they sell out) pumpkins will be sold 7 days a week, from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Camp Helen State Park is located at 23937...