Bay County

Bay County

Port St. Joe Community Mourns Tragic Loss in Late-Night Crash

An 86-year-old man from Port St. Joe died in a traffic crash near Tyndall Air Force Base in Bay County on July 9, 2025.
Sweltering Weekend Ahead: Heat Index Soars Near 110°F in Panama City!
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Sweltering Weekend Ahead: Heat Index Soars Near 110°F in Panama City!

Discover the latest weather forecast for Panama City Beach, featuring sunny skies, high temperatures, and potential storms this weekend.
Cuban Man Pleads Guilty to $800K Fraud Scheme Targeting Elderly Victim
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Cuban Man Pleads Guilty to $800K Fraud Scheme Targeting Elderly Victim

Cuban national Michel Duarte orchestrated a $800K fraud in Panama, pleading guilty to bank fraud, and faces up to 32 years in prison.
Death Sentence for Cop Killer: Justice Served for Sgt. Kight's Murder
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Death Sentence for Cop Killer: Justice Served for Sgt. Kight's Murder

Robert J. Bailey sentenced to death for the 2005 murder of Panama City Beach Police Sgt. Kevin Kight amid case complexities.
Revitalizing the Pensacola Bay Center: $10 Million Upgrade Discussed!
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Revitalizing the Pensacola Bay Center: $10 Million Upgrade Discussed!

County officials discuss the future of the Pensacola Bay Center, addressing upgrades, funding, and regional significance.
Florida's Boater Freedom Act: Threats to Fisheries or Boater Rights?
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Florida's Boater Freedom Act: Threats to Fisheries or Boater Rights?

Explore Panama City Beach's latest news on the Boater Freedom Act, enacted to reduce law enforcement interactions with boaters while raising concerns about fisheries and conservation efforts.
Get Ready for National French Fry Day: Delicious Deals Await!
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Get Ready for National French Fry Day: Delicious Deals Await!

Celebrate National French Fry Day on July 11, 2025, with exclusive deals at Lynn Haven's Wayback Burgers and other local favorites.
KOA Campground in Panama City Beach Closes as Highway Expansion Begins
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KOA Campground in Panama City Beach Closes as Highway Expansion Begins

The KOA campground in Panama City Beach closes July 15, 2025, as FDOT begins a major road expansion project on Highway 98.
El Chapo's Son Ovidio Set to Plead Guilty: A Drug Trafficking Saga Unfolds
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El Chapo's Son Ovidio Set to Plead Guilty: A Drug Trafficking Saga Unfolds

Ovidio Guzman Lopez, son of "El Chapo," plans to plead guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges. Court hearing on July 9.
Walter Clayton Jr. Makes History as SEC’s Male Athlete of the Year!
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Walter Clayton Jr. Makes History as SEC’s Male Athlete of the Year!

Walter Clayton Jr. of Florida earned SEC Male Athlete of the Year honors in 2025, leading his team to a national title.
Mystery Unfolds: FBI Agent Exposes Dark Secrets in Atlanta Thriller
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Mystery Unfolds: FBI Agent Exposes Dark Secrets in Atlanta Thriller

Discover Knox L’Estrange's thrilling new novel, "The Last Deed," featuring a mysterious real estate mogul and an FBI investigation.