Know Your Neighbor: A Passion for Preaching

By Laura Laspee Anyone who meets Minister Kerry Knight quickly learns that he has a passion for preaching. He is the Pulpit Minister of the...

When World War II Came Close to PCB

By Ed Offley It was a moonlit summer night in the Gulf of Mexico as the 8,032-ton British oil tanker Empire Mica steamed slowly along...

Excellence a Part of the BCSO Culture

The Bay County Sheriff’s Office was awarded the third Excelsior-level Accreditation status today by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA). To achieve Accreditation,...

Book Review: The Last Ship By William Brinkley

Reviewed by Jack Smith I have always loved post-apocalyptic novels, and I was hooked in the 60s after reading “On The Beach’’ by Nevil Shute....

ISO: PCB’s Best Southern Food 2022

By Jack Smith Southern cooking’s international roots run deep. For example, Floribbean. Floribbean cooking is a combination of Floridian and Caribbean cuisines. This style of...

Tax Relief for Floridians

By Jim Jaquess Governor DeSantis recently signed into law more than $1.2 billion of tax relief for Floridians. The new law creates 10 sales tax...

Unsung Floridian Heroes: Mosquito Control

By Michael Riles, Entomologist for Beach Mosquito Control District Since the early days of European exploration, mosquitoes have played a vital role in Florida’s history....

Studio 237 Music Lessons: The Story Behind Perfection

We recently held a Studio 237 Music recital. Students prepare months in advance for their moment of performing on a stage for family and...

What is Normal?

By Dr. Richard Chern, MD How many times have you been told, “Labs look normal, see ya next year?” But that voice inside says “I...

Ask APEX: Hurricane Preparedness

By Jeremy Neel Dear Apex, What suggestions do you have as to which items should be included in a hurricane preparedness kit? Amanda M. Amanda, Thank you for...