Turtle Ordinance
Last Updated: 7:29 PM 07/08/08 -
The Tourist Development Council decided to approve the draft ordinance to send to the city and county. (Full Story) |
Sheriff Johnson Says He's Ready for the Check
Last Updated: 6:21 PM 07/08/08 -
After nearly four months of discussion, Walton County Commissioners decided to foot the bill for the W.C.S.O.'s new 911 system. (Full Story) |
2008 School FCAT Grades Are In
Last Updated: 7:34 PM 07/08/08 -
The final round of FCAT scores, the grades for each school, is now in. The news is good here in Bay County. (Full Story) |
Guns @ Work
Last Updated: 6:36 PM 07/08/08 -
A new law continues to create havoc across the state. For 8 days now Floridians with guns and licenses have been allowed to keep their guns locked in their cars while at work. (Full Story) |
Jackson County Road Improvements
Last Updated: 7:33 PM 07/08/08 -
Jackson County is said to have the highest percentage of dirt roads in the state. That and other problems have county officials quite concerned these days. (Full Story) |
School Grades Looking Good
Last Updated: 4:01 PM 07/08/08 -
The Florida Department of Education has released the grading of individual schools, and Bay County school officials say they're thrilled. 20 Bay County schools are ranked as A's this year. That's compared to 18 last year. (Full Story) |
Local Murder Suspect Arrested in Texas
Last Updated: 10:15 AM 07/08/08 -
David Eric Merkel, the man who managed to elude police for the last 8-and-a-half months, is finally behind bars Monday night. U-S Marshals arrested the 30-year-old in Houston, Texas. (Full Story) |
Stabbing Suspect Jailed
Last Updated: 10:12 AM 07/08/08 -
A local judge has ordered a Panama City man held on 20-thousand dollars bond in connection with an overnight stabbing. (Full Story) |
Leaky Roof
Last Updated: 10:10 AM 07/08/08 -
After months of dealing with a leaky roof, the Bay County courthouse may soon get a brand new one. Monday, the courthouse facilities steering committee voted to move forward with the repairs and submit a request to the county commission for funding. (Full Story) |
Two Rescued from East Bay
Last Updated: 10:08 AM 07/08/08 -
A couple of local fishermen had an unfortunate meeting with a bridge here in Bay County Monday. Around 7:00 AM Marvin McDaniels and Glen Milner set-out from Earl Gilbert Park in Parker in their boat. They didn't get very far.
(Full Story) |
Real Estate Market Still in the Dumps
Last Updated: 6:55 PM 07/07/08 -
Floridians and outside investors waiting for the Sunshine State's real estate market to show signs of improvementš are going to wait awhile longer. That's the feeling of real estate experts surveyed in the University of Florida's latest study of statewide housing trends. (Full Story) |
Local Graduate Receives Prestigious Cambridge Scholarship
Last Updated: 7:31 PM 07/07/08 -
A Bay High School graduate has joined an elite and exclusive group. He's earned a scholarship from one of the most prestigious universities in the world, the University of Cambridge, in Cambridge England. (Full Story) |
Marianna Trash Pile
Last Updated: 5:51 PM 07/07/08 -
The pile of trash lining a Marianna street for almost two months may soon be cleaned up. (Full Story) |
Chipley Four Day Work Week
Last Updated: 7:32 PM 07/07/08 -
Tight budgets have many government offices making changes. Some are exploring the possibility of a four-day work week to cut costs. (Full Story) |
Circus by the Sea Leaving Early
Last Updated: 7:33 PM 07/07/08 -
Low ticket sales are forcing the FSU Flying High Circus to go home early. (Full Story) |
New Flood Zones for Walton County
Last Updated: 7:34 PM 07/07/08 -
The proposed 2008 floods maps have been updated and are on display for residents to view. Two public workshops will give homeowners an opportunity to appeal any proposed zone. (Full Story) |
Stabbing Leads to Arrest
Last Updated: 4:33 PM 07/07/08 -
A local judge has ordered a Panama City man held on 20-thousand dollars bond in connection with an overnight stabbing. Detectives charged 47-year-old Lester Eugene Jenkins with one count of aggravated battery. (Full Story) |
Wedding Bells for Charlie Crist
Last Updated: 10:48 AM 07/08/08 -
Governor Charlie Crist says he and his bride to be will share her home on Fischer Island in Miami, his condo in St. Pete and the Governor’s Mansion in Tallahassee. (Full Story) |
Gaming Compact
Last Updated: 7:02 PM 07/07/08 -
The fate of high stakes black jack and other card games at Indian casinos remain up in the air. (Full Story) |
Restoring Felon's Rights
Last Updated: 7:00 PM 07/07/08 -
Thousands of Floridians, maybe eligible to vote in November and don’t know it. Ex-felon’s who’ve had their civil rights restored can register to vote. But many of them don’t know it. (Full Story) |
Crash Update
Last Updated: 3:04 PM 07/07/08 -
A 9 year-old boy critically injured in a two-vehicle accident in Dothan was moved to a medical facility in Birmingham over the weekend.
Brody Upton was transferred to Children's Hospital . (Full Story) |
New Beginnings Church Rededication
Last Updated: 3:50 PM 07/07/08 -
The church burned down one year ago, and now it's been rebuilt. (Full Story) |
Lynn Haven Coach Dies
Last Updated: 9:51 AM 07/07/08 -
A former Lynn Haven city commissioner and head coach for the Lynn Haven Raiders pee wee squad has died after a battle with liver disease. (Full Story) |
Fire Damages Family's Home
Last Updated: 9:49 AM 07/07/08 -
A fire within the city limits of Crestview kept a family from staying in their home Sunday night. (Full Story) |
Man in Critical Condition After Hitting a Cluster of Trees
Last Updated: 9:48 AM 07/07/08 -
According to Florida Highway Patrol, a Georgia man is in critical condition after hitting a cluster of trees. (Full Story) |
Gas Price Paper Trail
Last Updated: 3:52 PM 07/07/08 -
With those ever climbing gas prices, you always hear people talking about how much it uses to cost. (Full Story) |
Castles in the Sands of Mexico Beach
Last Updated: 8:31 PM 07/06/08 -
Following Mexico Beach's rocking fireworks displays they had a nice calming sand castle contest, but it doesn't mean it lacked a little competition. (Full Story) |
Sick Dolphin in Gulf?
Last Updated: 9:57 PM 07/06/08 -
Some Bay County sheriffs spent the better part of their day following what they believe to be a sick dolphin in Panama City Beach. (Full Story) |
Power Outage on Independence Day Night
Last Updated: 9:57 PM 07/06/08 -
Over 4,000 Gulf Power customers in Panama City Beach found themselves in the dark last night.
(Full Story) |
Corams in Panama City Beach Robbed
Last Updated: 8:13 PM 07/06/08 -
A robbery at the Panama City Beach Corams left Bay County sheriffs looking for two people. (Full Story) |
Random Shooting
Last Updated: 8:11 PM 07/06/08 -
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting incident that took place just before 10 yesterday along the Destin Harbor. (Full Story) |
19-Year-Old Dies in Motorcycle Accident
Last Updated: 8:08 PM 07/06/08 -
A 19-year-old is dead after hitting a fence just south of Chipley in Washington County around 3:30 this afternoon. (Full Story) |
Panama City Goody's Robbed
Last Updated: 8:05 PM 07/06/08 -
A clothing store, just weeks away from closing its doors, has been robbed. (Full Story) |
Missing Swimmer's Body Recovered
Last Updated: 9:59 PM 07/06/08 -
According to the Fish and Wildlife Commission, a missing swimmer has been found. (Full Story) |
Bay County Fire Rescue Saves Man From Burning Kitchen
Last Updated: 10:00 PM 07/06/08 -
We're getting details about the man who was revived by Bay County Fire Rescue. (Full Story) |
Pet Vaccinations
Last Updated: 10:01 PM 07/06/08 -
In an effort to improve the health of animals throughout Bay County and to help you save some money, Bay County Animal Control offered free pet vaccinations Saturday. (Full Story) |
Love at First Sight
Last Updated: 7:53 PM 07/06/08 -
It was love at first sight, at least that's according to 73-year-old John Brogdon. He's a newlywed who found his mate at the Wewahitchka Senior Center. (Full Story) |
Drive 55
Last Updated: 10:02 PM 07/06/08 -
With the price of gas continuing to skyrocket, more and more Americans are trying to find alternative ways to save some money. A top Republican senator is revisiting the idea of a national speed limit. (Full Story) |
Lynn Haven Celebrates America's Birthday
Last Updated: 10:03 PM 07/06/08 -
There was huge turnout Friday in Lynn Haven for the city's annual 4th of July parade. The young, old and even some of man's best friends took part. (Full Story) |
Help Needed in Locating Missing Elderly Man
Last Updated: 10:04 PM 07/06/08 -
The Walton County sheriff's office needs your help in finding a missing person. 82 year old Colin Hale was last seen around 10 Thursday night at the Crystal Bay Retirement Center near Sandestin. (Full Story) |
Gulf Vista Parade
Last Updated: 10:05 PM 07/06/08 -
Twenty-years ago people in one Panama City Beach neighborhood started their own little 4th of July celebration. They even staged their own unique parade. Over the years it's grown, and the Gulf Vista Parade is now a sight to behold. (Full Story) |
Marianna Trash Pile
Last Updated: 10:06 PM 07/06/08 -
Residents of a Marianna neighborhood are upset with city officials over a dirty problem that's growing. (Full Story) |
Can You Pass the Citizenship Test? Test Yourself!
Last Updated: 10:50 AM 07/08/08 -
Find out if you'd be able to pass the civics test to become a US citizen. (Full Story) |
Can You Pass The Citizenship Test? Part 2
Last Updated: 2:28 PM 07/04/08 -
In the first part of a two part series, we told you the requirements of becoming a US citizen. One of those requirements includes a citizenship test, focusing on English and American History. But the question is, could you pass the test? (Full Story) |
Guilty Verdict in Copyright Case
Last Updated: 1:36 PM 07/04/08 -
A U-S District Court jury has convicted a Panama City Beach man on charges of counterfeiting D-V-D’s. (Full Story) |
Can You Pass the Citizenship Test? Part 1
Last Updated: 10:17 AM 07/04/08 -
Most of us will spend the Fourth of July evening celebrating with fireworks and cook-outs. But the real reason for the celebration is our freedom and independence. (Full Story) |
American Flags Decorate Our Streets
Last Updated: 9:50 AM 07/04/08 -
It's become a 4th of July holiday tradition here in Bay County, and it's back again this year. You may have noticed them popping-up all over town, beginning early Thursday morning… American flags. (Full Story) |
Area Traffic Fatality
Last Updated: 11:10 AM 07/04/08 -
The mother of a Florida Highway Patrolman has died from injuries she suffered in an area traffic crash on Wednesday. (Full Story) |
4th Tourists
Last Updated: 10:21 AM 07/04/08 -
With the economy in not so great of shape, you might think high gas and food prices would put a damper on people's Fourth of July celebrations. (Full Story) |
Surveillance Cameras: How Effective Are They?
Last Updated: 9:40 AM 07/04/08 -
According to police, one of the first things they rely on in helping them apprehend suspects is surveillance video. But what happens when there isn't any video? (Full Story) |
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