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By Julie McConnell, UF/IFAS Extension Bay County My favorite time of year has always been the fall. College football, lower temperatures and humidity, and approaching holidays are seasonal activities I start to look forward to as soon as the thermometer hits 90. Just like some people enjoy hot summer months...
Junior League to Host Annual Holly Fair Market November 12th to 15th The event, now in its 30th year, will be held at the Edgewater Beach and Golf Resor. All proceeds to benefit programs impacting local women, children and families. For more information about Holly Fair, visit jlpanamacity.org/HollyFair. Axe of...
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...

Meet Your Neighbors

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)...