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The News Herald
February 22, 2018
Protesters rally against gun violence on the steps of the old Florida Capitol in Tallahassee on Wednesday. Students at schools across Broward and Miami-Dade counties in South Florida planned short walkouts Wednesday, the one-week anniversary of the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman DouglasÃÂ ...
The News Herald
February 22, 2018
PANAMA CITY — The Florida Small Business Development Center will offer several courses from its Panama City location in the next month. “Required Records for Successful Businesses”: 2-4 p.m. Feb. 22. Learn to process, compare, compile and analyze your business records. “Grow Your Circle: UseÃÂ ...
The News Herald
February 22, 2018
“It's gotten really bad,” student Dalton Claghorn said. “This is a very beach-centered town, and if we lost our wildlife, it would negatively impact Panama City.” PANAMA CITY — A team of local high school students has found itself on the front lines of the battle against the invasive lionfish, working to perfect aÃÂ ...
The News Herald
February 22, 2018
PARKLAND — Two students who survived the Florida school shooting and spoke publicly about it are not “crisis actors,” despite the claims of several conspiracy-oriented sites and an aide to a Florida lawmaker. Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students David Hogg and Emma Gonzalez are amongÃÂ ...
The News Herald
February 22, 2018
Florida was ranked No. 1 in jealousy, No. 4 rank in vanity, No. 7 in laziness and No. 8 in lust. The study used data ranging from crime rates and health data to Google searches and other measures of how Floridians spend their free time. For example, to measure anger and hatred, the survey studied violentÃÂ ...
The News Herald
February 22, 2018
PANAMA CITY — The Bay County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday announced another arrest involving the threat of violence at an area school. Dalton Capps, 14, a student at Bay High School, was arrested after another student reported him making threats that he intended to shoot other students, accordingÃÂ ...
The News Herald
February 21, 2018
PANAMA CITY — Bay County's plans to deploy artificial reefs at eight sites off the Russell-Frields City Pier and southwest of St. Andrew Pass has hit a ... The commission also agreed to extend a grant agreement with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) by a year for more time toÃÂ ...
The News Herald
February 20, 2018
When reached by phone, Steve Grubbs said he had “no comment” on the abrupt departure. PANAMA CITY — Steve Grubbs, the chief exectuive officer (CEO) of Bay Medical Sacred Heart, resigned Monday effective immediately. When reached by phone, Grubbs said he had “no comment” on the abruptÃÂ ...
The Northwest Florida Daily News
February 20, 2018
PANAMA CITY BEACH —Panama City Beach police have identified the body that washed up on Panama City Beach as Nevio Visovich, an 83-year-old Canadian citizen. At about 5:10 p.m. on Feb. 18, Panama City Beach Police and Fire Rescue responded to a call of an unresponsive male in the surfÃÂ ...
The Northwest Florida Daily News
February 19, 2018
In the winter months, juvenile humpback whales will head to Florida and often stay near shore, said FWC spokeswoman Rebekah Nelson said in an email. Normally, they stay in the Atlantic ... While uncommon, this is the second time this year a whale has been spotted off Panama City Beach. In January, anÃÂ ...
The News Herald
February 10, 2018
Regarding disclosure of winners in Florida, Connie Barnes, spokeswoman for the Florida Lottery, told us in an email the “Florida Legislature made this a requirement to help ensure the transparency of our games and the claims process.” That makes sense. No one ever wants to believe the games could beÃÂ ...
My Panhandle
February 10, 2018
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. - Friday night people in Panama City Beach tasted wine and checked out some art all for a great cause. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida held their annual event, "Corks and Canvases." The organization helps hundreds of kids each year through mentorshipÃÂ ...
The News Herald
February 10, 2018
PANAMA CITY — A Michigan man convicted of shooting a fish and wildlife officer and then attempting to run him down with his own patrol boat to finish ... He has been in custody since August 2015 when he shot Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Officer David Brady and then triedÃÂ ...
The News Herald
February 10, 2018
Police are asking for the public's assistance regarding a robbery, accoridng to reports from the Panama City Police Department. The incident occurred during the early morning hours Saturday. PCPD responded to a robbery of the Chevron gas station, 3534 W. U.S. 98. During the incident, an unidentifiedÃÂ ...
WJHG-TV
February 9, 2018
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - According to the Marina Civic Center's Facebook page, Willie Nelson's tour agency has confirmed a new date. The famous country music star will now play at the Marina Civic Center Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at 8 p.m.. According to the Marina Civic Center'sÃÂ ...
The News Herald
February 9, 2018
SPRINGFIELD — Kyle DeMaio was the kind of student principals don't get to see very often. Quiet and hardworking, he didn't ruffle any feathers, said Rutherford Principal Coy Pilson. His friends spoke glowingly of him, and everyone from his manufacturing academy teacher to his journalism teacher andÃÂ ...
The News Herald
February 8, 2018
LYNN HAVEN — Lynn Haven was ranked one of the 100 safest cities in Florida in a recent report by the National Council for Homeland Safety and Security. The city ranked No. 41 of all Florida cities with populations over 10,000. “We are very proud of our Lynn Haven Police Department. They do aÃÂ ...
WJHG-TV
February 8, 2018
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A raccoon caught between Cherry Street Elementary and Holy Nativity Episcopal School in the Cove area of Panama City has tested positive for rabies. Officials with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) in Bay County said this is the first laboratory confirmed rabidÃÂ ...
The News Herald
February 7, 2018
A Dodge Charger and a Ford Ranger are badly damaged after a collision about noon Wednesday at Tyndall Parkway and Seventh Street. One teenager, a student at Rutherford High School, died from injuries sustained in the crash. [PATTI BLAKE/THE NEWS HERALD]. Hide caption. First responders workÃÂ ...
WJHG-TV
January 26, 2018
MARATHON, Fla. (NBC) - Three people were airlifted to a Miami hospital after a small plane crashed near the Marathon airport in the Florida Keys Thursday. Four people were on board the Piper Lance plane when it crashed in a wooded area on the backside of the airport, Monroe County Sheriff's OfficeÃÂ ...
Fox 59
January 25, 2018
PANAMA CITY,FL – Two 12-year-olds in Florida were arrested for cyberbullying in connection with the death of a middle-school student who police say hanged herself two weeks ago. The circumstances around the death of 12-year-old Gabriella Green on Jan. 10 led to the arrests of the two Surfside MiddleÃÂ ...
WJHG-TV
January 25, 2018
(WJHG/WECP) - According to the report released by the Florida Department of Health in Bay County Thursday, one child died from the flu last week. The report released covers flu activity for week three, January 14-20, 2018. According to the report, the child who died from the flu was unvaccinated and hadÃÂ ...
Patch.com
January 24, 2018
PANAMA BEACH CITY, FL — Two Florida 12-year-olds were arrested for cyberbullying — the often relentless torment that kids dish out online — after a classmate ... The Panama City Beach Police Department said its investigation revealed multiple middle school children who have unrestricted access toÃÂ ...
The News Herald
January 24, 2018
Time, as in thousands of years' worth of prison sentences handed down every year by Florida judges. Time, as in months lost to youth offenders shuffled into the juvenile detention system. Time, as in the hours the average Floridian works to pay the excess taxes that support an ever-bloating prison system.
The News Herald
January 24, 2018
PANAMA CITY — Florida Gov. Rick Scott stopped by Gulf Coast State College on Tuesday to congratulate everyone who helped get Tyndall Air Force Base selected as the preferred site for the MQ-9 Reaper wing. “We have been winning projects in the last seven years because of what you do here andÃÂ ...
WJHG-TV
January 23, 2018
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City Beach Police have charged two children with cyber-stalking following an investigation of a 12-year-old's death. January 10th, Panama City Beach Police responded to a call in reference to an unresponsive 12-year old, Gabriella Green. Police sayÃÂ ...
The News Herald
January 23, 2018
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Two 12-year-olds have been charged with Cyberstalking in connection with the death of Surfside Middle School student Gabriella Green. The arrests come as part of an investigation by Panama City Beach Police into the mitigating circumstances around her death on Jan. 10.
Florida Times-Union
January 23, 2018
Two 12-year-olds in Florida have been charged with cyberstalking in connection with the death of a middle-school student who police say hanged herself two weeks ago. ... 10 led to the arrests of the two Surfside Middle School students, Panama City Beach officials said in a news release Monday.
The News Herald
December 31, 1999
A key component of the bill is the Hope Scholarship that would offer private school vouchers to students who have been bullied, harassed or beaten up. TALLAHASSEE — Florida legislators are about to hit the halfway point of their 60-day annual session and that means they are going to focus during theÃÂ ...
The News Herald
December 31, 1999
“I will do everything that is legal and possible to protect Floridians and Florida businesses involved in medical marijuana from federal prosecution,” Torrens said. PANAMA CITY — A Democratic candidate for Florida's top prosecutor position has pledged to take legal action if federal authorities descendÃÂ ...
The News Herald
December 28, 2017
The sales premise is that thousands of South Florida tourists would love to take a train ride to visit Disney World and the other theme parks. Fine, but Brightline isn't going to Disney or Universal. It's going to Orlando International Airport, a place most sane people try to avoid unless they're catching a plane.
The News Herald
December 28, 2017
... Cori Henderson to retain her as program administrator, serving as a liaison between the board and government entities in the eight Gulf Coast counties, as well as the liaison between the board and potential project applicants. PANAMA CITY — With their senior level staff now in place, Triumph Gulf CoastÃÂ ...
The News Herald
December 27, 2017
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The News Herald
December 27, 2017
PANAMA CITY — For avid birders, it's the most wonderful time of the year — the Christmas Bird Count. The annual count started in ... Sandhill cranes, known for their dancing abilities and loud calls, typically migrate through the Panhandle before wintering in the Florida peninsula. For those who missed thisÃÂ ...
The News Herald
December 25, 2017
PANAMA CITY — Christine and Jonathan Mitchell got their Christmas wish this year — a healthy baby girl. “It's the perfect gift,” said Jonathan, looking at little Rosalyn Marie. Baby Rosalyn was dressed for the season with a red and white striped elf hat on Thursday, courtesy of the Gulf Coast RegionalÃÂ ...
The News Herald
December 25, 2017
Allen Bense: First elected as a state representative in 1998, Bense has been a Florida political powerhouse for decades and is most well known for his term as Speaker of the House from 2004 to 2006. While he's retired from the legislature, he currently serves as the inaugural chairman of Triumph GulfÃÂ ...
The News Herald
December 19, 2017
From left, Cody Khan, Greg Davis, Connie Miller, Bill Husfelt, Marty Stanovich and Philip Colvin display a check for $25,000 to fund golf programs in Bay District Schools on Tuesday. The money was rasied at the annual Chip Hilton Classic and donated by the nonprofit First Tee of Northwest Florida.
The News Herald
December 16, 2017
Now he may follow, relocating his business to Florida, where he made a fact-finding trip to Orlando last month. Since early October, some 231,000 Puerto Ricans have traveled to the Orlando, Tampa and Miami airports, a number that surpasses the population of Rochester, N.Y.. The new residents are likelyÃÂ ...
The News Herald
December 6, 2017
WEST BAY — New specialized equipment that detects drones and birds that could become a safety hazard to aircraft is up and running at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. DeTect, a Panama City-based technology firm, has installed and tested several projects at the airport that enhance ...
The News Herald
December 6, 2017
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield city employees will have more money for Christmas gifts after the Springfield City Commission approved Christmas bonuses during a Monday meeting. The commission unanimously voted for full-time workers to get an extra $500 — $250 for part-timers — as long as they've ...
The Northwest Florida Daily News
December 6, 2017
Teen gunned down; 4 arrested in NW Florida shooting .... Taylor Ann West, 19, of Panama City and Brandon Maurice Turntime, 20, have been arrested and charged with armed home invasion and felony murder. Police said Meyers, West and Turntime believed a resident in the apartment complex, Holly ...
The News Herald
December 6, 2017
MIAMI (AP) — An illegal landfill piled with trash 40 feet high has led to criminal charges against the property owner. The Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office said Tuesday that 55-year-old Gelio Justino Hernandez is charged with operating an illegal landfill and failing to obtain proper permits. Authorities say ...
My Panhandle
December 5, 2017
Shooter not Charged in Fatal Panama City Beach Shooting ... A drug robbery gone wrong, leaving one teenager dead at a Panama City Beach apartment complex. Four people have ... Back in October of 2014, Gay stabbed his father, Florida Highway Patrol Trooper, twice in the chest during an argument.
WJHG-TV
December 5, 2017
We were able to apprehend two suspects in that vehicle," Panama City Beach Police Chief Drew Whitman said. Despite the scary ordeal, some tenants living at the apartment say they don't put all the blame on the complex. "It's been a fairly safe community to live in thus far. There's been some issues with ...
The News Herald
December 4, 2017
TALLAHASEE — Gov. Rick Scott has yet to dip into the $85 million lawmakers set aside this year to attract new businesses to Florida, but he's already seeking to replenish the pool of money. Scott told the Enterprise Florida Board of Directors, meeting this week in Jacksonville, of the need to ensure ...
WJHG-TV
December 3, 2017
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - UPDATE: According to Florida Highway Patrol, one man is critically injured after a motorcycle accident in Bay County Saturday night. Troopers said two motorcycles were heading east on Front Beach Road with three other motorcyclists, approximately 300 feet east of ...
WJHG-TV
December 3, 2017
said Michelle Bascetta a Panama City resident. Even the kids have their own favorite parts of the parade. Barrett Starling, who was attending the parade with his parents, said his favorite part was, "The candy." Why? "Because it's yummy!" The parade was free and open to all ages and ran from the Panama ...
WJHG-TV
December 3, 2017
(WJHG/WECP) - The Panama City Police Department is asking for help from the public regarding an attempted robbery at the Suburban Extended Stay ... Anyone having information in this case is urged to call the Panama City Police Department, 850-872-3100, or they can report their tips anonymously to ...
WJHG-TV
December 2, 2017
It doesn't matter your gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and it can happen to anyone," Valerie Mincey, President and CEO of BASIC Northwest Florida said, "but the key, and it's free and it's simple, it's called education." "A lot of congregations are on the front line educating the community about HIV, ...
The News Herald
December 1, 2017
PANAMA CITY — It's not often that such wide-ranging subjects as global warming or the widening of Back Beach Road are brought up in the same public hearing. But local legislators heard those concerns and more Thursday night, as they listened to constituents lobby for a range of causes as the Florida ...
