Community

By Amy Harvey, Principal, A. Gary Walsingham Academy Opening a new school is the dream of many principals and I cannot tell you how excited I am to have the honor of being the first principal of A. Gary Walsingham Academy. Our new school, located at 44 Chip Seal Pkwy., will...

Camp Helen State Park is now offering kayak and YOLO paddle board rentals in addition to the wide range of entertaining outdoor activities at the park. Sponsored by Friends of Camp Helen, kayak and SUP rentals are now offered 7 days a week from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Prices for single...

By Ruth Corley, Public Affairs Specialist for BCSO When you think of the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, you probably think of the green and white patrol car and a deputy in a dark green uniform. There is now a new look to a special group of deputies who patrol your...

By Jamie Zimchek, Editor Thar be pirates here in Panama City Beach! You won’t find them raiding ships and pillaging booty though - these pirates are busy raising money for local charities and helping keep our beaches clean. In other words, these pirates give those other pirates a good name....

By Julie McConnell, UF/IFAS Extension Bay County Over the last eight plus years as an extension agent I have answered thousands of calls about landscape issues, but the number one topic consistently includes lawn problems. Questions about weeds, disease, and suspected insects regularly top the homeowner list. Although these pests...

By Bill Husfelt, Superintendent, Bay District Schools There’s never a good time to ask for a tax increase, I know that, but I also know that our students and employees deserve the very best we can give them and a one millage property tax increase is the only way we...

By Jamie Zimchek, Editor Anyone who’s had the opportunity post-Hurricane Michael to visit St. Andrews State Park, a scenic retreat fronting over a mile of stunning Gulf of Mexico coastline, would find a number of changes. For one, there are fewer trees in its forested area. More startling is the...

Presented by VBA Design, Hats & Horses is the first charity benefit for Club 360, taking place on Saturday, May 1, 2021, from 3 to 7 p.m. at VBA Design, 2424 Jenks Avenue in Panama City. This fun afternoon event will include everything you’d expect (and hope for) from...

By Julie McConnell, UF/IFAS Extension Bay County Living in Northwest Florida, we get to enjoy birds all year long and by creating appropriate habitats in our landscapes we can attract a wide spectrum of species. This month we will cover Florida Friendly Landscaping™ Principle, Gardening for Wildlife, specifically attracting birds. What...

By Ellie Spivey, Principal Last year we celebrated the Silver Anniversary for Patronis Elementary School. This 25-year milestone marks a time to highlight our Patronis Panther Pride and our tradition of excellence! Patronis is not just an elementary school. It is a family-oriented environment where our students love learning and our...