Nearly 1 in 10 Americans age 12 or older struggle with substance abuse, involving alcohol or illicit drugs according to the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration. When you look at the great work being done by the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, it’s unfortunately not difficult to wrap...
Island Air Express is excited to announce a unique opportunity for young students this summer. The flight school will offer an introduction to the world of aviation through the Flight School Association of America’s AeroCamp. Students ages 11-18 are invited to participate in the program which will run from...
By Marta Rose-Thorpe
Gary Michaels moved to Panama City Beach from Lexington, Kentucky in 2020. Central Kentucky, where he lived, is one of the most beautiful places in the world, he feels. “It’s a black hole… there’s something about the feel, the people, the surroundings – it will definitely suck...
By Julie McConnell, UF/IFAS Extension Bay County
May 20th was World Bee Day celebrating the roles of bees and other pollinators internationally. European honey bees always seem to be in the spotlight, but did you know there are over 300 bee species found in Florida? There is a great variety...
10 Different Programs, 12 Artist Experts, a Full-Length Musical and More
Share the spotlight with the likes of Matilda, Alexander Hamilton, Harry Potter, SpongeBob, Dr. Seuss, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and others!
This summer, you want to be in the “room where it happens!” Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC)...
In April, Laura Trammell of Mission Viejo, Calif. became the first person to ever win a brand-new home on Wheel of Fortune.
In an expansion of their long-time relationship, America’s Game® has partnered with Minto Communities and Margaritaville to add a home envelope to the Bonus Wheel giving all contestants...
By Jamie Zimchek, Editor
Dean Randy Hanna of Florida State University Panama City (FSU PC) might not be a Panama City native, but his Florida roots run as deep as his love for higher education. Born and raised in a little town called Greensboro, Florida, a blink and you’ll miss...
By Britt Smith, Principal, J.R. Arnold High School
As we approach the end of another school year, the sounds of pomp and circumstance and graduation speeches will fill the air as we celebrate J.R. Arnold High School’s Class of 2021. Students entering Arnold High School are told they will receive...
From the Office of Mayor Sheldon
The City of Panama City Beach has experienced unprecedented growth over its 50-year history, and like many cities and counties, keeping pace with infrastructure is a challenge.
Fifty years ago, 1,370 people lived inside the city limits. Today, the population hovers around 14,000 full-time residents,...
By Brittany Kirke
A gift bestowed on Bay County, the 516 Project is a faith-based 501c3 non-profit construction ministry lifting the spirits of those in need.
Janna Roland and her husband, Tommy, made the move to Panama City Beach from Virginia with a mission in mind: spread love and bring peace...