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By Aether Van Dyke What comes to mind when you think of The Salvation Army? Do memories flash through your mind of bell ringers standing outside major department stores and malls during the holiday season? Perhaps you think of a charity, a thrift store or a food pantry. In fact,...

9th Annual Bethlehem Christmas Village Join us at Capt. Anderson’s Marina, December 10-12 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., as we walk through ancient Bethlehem….. being present as Isaiah, Mary and Joseph learn and tell others of the coming of the Christ child. Follow the path they did as they strolled...

By Sheriff Tommy Ford Even as the summer of 2020 slips into the rear-view mirror, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up for the busiest time of year in terms of not only keeping all Bay County safe, but caring for disadvantaged children in Bay County in two special...

By Heather Bennett Every summer during your trip to the beach you probably came across a few small staked out areas that were taped off. As some of you may know, these are turtle nests. About 90% of sea turtle nesting in the US takes place in Florida, and one...

Michael Blois (rhymes with choice) would be the first to admit that British cuisine is not known for its bold flavors. The new owner of The British Eatery – formerly known as Temperley’s – at its original location on South Arnold Road in Panama City Beach, explains that, as...

Panama City Beach Fire Chief Ray Morgan has tapped Battalion Chief Justin Busch for his old job as Deputy Fire Chief. “I am confident he will serve the Department well and will be an asset in the future growth and development of this Department, both internally and externally,” said Morgan....

By Mayor Mark Sheldon It is a good thing to periodically take the pulse of the community and see what the residents think about local government and the services it provides. The recent survey, conducted by National Resource Center, a leading national research firm for the public sector, gave us...

Join the PCB Senior Center for their Annual Christmas Bazaar this Saturday. November 21st and get in the holiday spirit! Shop for one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts and holiday decorations. There will be jewelry, hand made cards, crafts, a wide assortment of gifts for the little ones and delicious baked goods. Come one...

By Clinton Whitfield, School Principal, Breakfast Point Academy Welcome to Breakfast Point Academy, home of the Stingrays! At Breakfast Point, we believe in “Every Ray, Every Day!” We are the only public K-8 school in Bay County, and we are dedicated to meeting the needs of our students, our staff,...

By Bill Husfelt, Superintendent, Bay District Schools Food instability is a real challenge for thousands of families in our community and Bay District Schools is determined to do all we can to help! For the third year in a row since Hurricane Michael ravaged our community, Bay District Schools has been...