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Panama City Hall taking donations for back-to-school supplies
The City of Panama City is accepting back-to-school donations at City Hall now through August 6th. Drop offs can be made with everything from backpacks to pencil cases, notebooks, gel pens, and more.
Arrests made in Bay County fraud scheme
Holmes County Sheriff’s Office searched a home on Mt. Pleasant Road that led to the arrest of three on drug-related charges. The City's "Back to School" Supply Drive will officially run through August ...
Search warrant leads to arrest of three in Holmes County on drug related charges
Holmes County Sheriff’s Office searched a home on Mt. Pleasant Road that led to the arrest of three on drug-related charges.
Summertime Learning: Junior Lifeguards
Beach Safety Lieutenant, Hannah Anderson, explains the rewarding feeling of providing that education early and how awesome it is to see a junior lifeguard go on to be a fully qualified lifeguard here ...
‘Lending Local Flavor’ for the upcoming Smithsonian Food Exhibit
In January, the Historical Society is teaming up with the Smithsonian for a historical Food Exhibit, where vintage food artifacts will be on display. (RELATED: Bay County History Museum needs your ...
Panama City authorities searching for man wanted for drug-related charges
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Panama City Police Department is looking for a wanted man relating to a drug escape incident. PCPD says Rashuan O’Neal, 28, fled from officers near East 7th Street ...
Tax-free hurricane kit items begins year-round
Items you may need for a hurricane kit are now tax-free, changing from previous years of being tax-free for just a few ...
Florida’s month-long Back-to-School Tax Holiday begins
The 2025 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins today and will run through Sunday, August 31. Governor Ron DeSantis stopped ...
Rain chances on the rise into the weekend and next week
NEXT WEEK: We’ll keep Sunday’s unsettled pattern into early next week as well. Rain totals from today and Saturday may reach up to a half inch. Sunday through Tuesday of next week could be a solid 1-3 ...
Trump says he has mobilized 2 nuclear submarines in response to threats from Russia’s former president
President Donald Trump said he has mobilized two nuclear submarines in response to threatening comments from Russia’s former president Dmitry Medvedev.
Family-owned grocery store in Laguna Beach marks 58 years of community connection
Carousel Grocery first opened its doors in 1967, founded by Ann and Charlie Lahan, who saw a need for a local place to shop for groceries in the then undeveloped area.
Cottondale back on the gridiron with Coach Obert for year eight
Coach Chris Obert going into his eighth season at the helm there, and the program coming off a very good showing in 2024. The ...