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Past Week's Top 10:
- Boyd to Support Healthcare Reform, Candidates for Office Respond
- St. Joe Company Moving to New Airport Site
- Mail Carriers Arrested for Stealing Mail on Their Routes
- Body of Deceased Boater Recovered from St. Andrew Bay
- Wewahitchka Woman Hit and Killed
- La Vela Numbers
- Driver Crashes Into Home
- Pizza Mascot Loses His Head in Robbery
- South Walton Beach Patrols Handle Underage Drinking
- FDLE Arrests Food Stamp Traffickers in Massive Statewide Sweep
2010
March
- Boyd to Support Healthcare Reform, Candidates for Office Respond
March 19, 2010/2:25 PM
Legislation meets Boyd’s four principles of responsible reform
Member Comments: 21
- Beach Business Claims Self Defense in Spring Breaker Injury
March 19, 2010/9:22 PM
One beach security guard is taking a few days off work after being accused of beating a spring breaker.
Member Comments: 0
- Jeff Rolson Announced as New Rutherford Football Coach
March 19, 2010/9:18 PM
Jeff Rolson Announced as New Rutherford Football Coach.
Member Comments: 0
- Lady Commodores Advance to National Title Game
March 19, 2010/9:04 PM
Gulf Coast tops Labette to move on to the National Title game.
Member Comments: 0
- Multiple Agencies Search for Missing Boater
March 19, 2010/5:42 PM
Teamwork a major part of search and recovery efforts.
Member Comments: 0
- Bay County Water Wins Regional Taste Competition
March 19, 2010/4:20 PM
The first taste test in the Panhandle region was hosted by the Florida Sector of the American Waterworks Association (FSAWA) Friday.
Member Comments: 2
- Bay County Sheriff’s Office Busts Alleged Counterfeiting Operation
March 19, 2010/4:10 PM
Michelle Lee Connelly came into the room. She stated to deputies she was staying in the room with Kapaldo and Whitman. She also told deputies she was in the process of counterfeiting the bills and the two men had been passing the bills.
Member Comments: 0
- Graceville DJJ Center to Close in June
March 19, 2010/3:49 PM
The Graceville Vocational Youth Center will be closing it’s door this June, with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice citing poor performance as the reason for its closure.
Member Comments: 0
- Judge Albritton Resigns Citing Medical Reasons
March 19, 2010/3:06 PM
Circuit court Judge Richard Albritton has announced his resignation, according to a letter he sent to Governor Charlie Crist’s office on March 9th.
Member Comments: 0
- South Walton Woman Pleads No Contest to Real Estate Fraud
March 19, 2010/2:30 PM
This week, a South Walton County woman pled “no contest” in Circuit Court in reference to running a property management firm without a license.
Member Comments: 0
- Prescribed Burn set for Saturday Near Eglin
March 19, 2010/2:21 PM
The burn is heavily dependent on favorable weather conditions. Jackson Guard will attempt to conduct the burn between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Member Comments: 0
- Florida Attorney General to File Suit if Healthcare Bill Passes
March 19, 2010/2:10 PM
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum are ready to file a federal lawsuit if health care reform legislation passes.
Member Comments: 0
- Five Arrested in Washington County on Drug Charges
March 19, 2010/12:47 PM
During the drug raid, methamphetamines and drug paraphernalia was found. Numerous resources were utilized in the investigations including the K-9, citizen tips and the hard work of both officers and investigators.
Member Comments: 0
- Body of Deceased Boater Recovered from St. Andrew Bay
March 19, 2010/11:54 AM
FWC officials have confirmed the recovery of a body from St. Andrew Bay.
Member Comments: 0
- Gloomy Economy Threatens Bright Futures Grants
March 19, 2010/11:39 AM
The outlook is dimming for Florida's popular Bright Futures scholarship program.
Member Comments: 0
- Bill Aimed at Fla. Workforce Board Conflicts
March 19, 2010/11:37 AM
Legislation that would set ethics standards for 24 regional boards that promote job creation has cleared a Senate committee.
Member Comments: 0
- Motor Vehicle Fees
March 19, 2010/11:34 AM
Senate panel has approved bills that would cut annual license plate fees by $6 and give motorists a chance to save more through tags emblazoned with corporate logos.
Member Comments: 0
- High School Baseball
March 18, 2010/8:51 PM
High School Baseball scores.
Member Comments: 0
- The Rutherford Rams Hire A New Football Coach
March 18, 2010/8:49 PM
The Rutherford Rams hire new Head Football Coach
Member Comments: 0
- Seniors Prepare for Elections by Hosting Candidate Forum
March 18, 2010/8:38 PM
The Panama City Beach Senior Center held a political forum, where some candidates got the chance to speak.
Member Comments: 1
- Going Back To High School
March 18, 2010/5:27 PM
An elementary school Principal goes back to his old High School.
Member Comments: 0
- Bay County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Sexual Offender
March 18, 2010/4:25 PM
Victor Deon Williams, a black male, DOB 01-19-69, is a registered sexual offender in Bay County in reference to a sexual offense involving a minor that took place in 2000.
Member Comments: 0
- Mail Carriers Arrested for Stealing Mail on Their Routes
March 18, 2010/4:21 PM
Bay County Sheriff Frank McKeithen announced the arrest of a Southport woman yesterday on charges of Forgery and Grand Theft.
Member Comments: 4
- Food Labels Can Mislead
March 18, 2010/4:08 PM
The Food and Drug Administration and U.S Department of Agriculture have strict regulations when it comes to some types of labels, but others are overused and misunderstood.
Member Comments: 0
- Boyd Seeks to Reduce and Cap Federal Spending
March 18, 2010/4:08 PM
Legislation part of Boyd’s larger effort to restore fiscal responsibility to Washington
Member Comments: 14
- Bay Point Signs Agreement with Knology
March 18, 2010/4:02 PM
Knology joins one other cable operator providing service in Bay Point. BPCA sees this as a great opportunity to provide another telecommunication choice for its residents.
Member Comments: 0
- Pair Arrested for Growing Marijuana
March 18, 2010/3:43 PM
Arrested were Joshua William Seaborn, DOB 7/15/83, and Krystal Pearl Seaborn, DOB 5/16/85.
Member Comments: 0
- Holmes County Repeat Offender Facing New Charges
March 18, 2010/3:37 PM
William Rayeldrige Scott charged with the sale of marijuana, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of state probation.
Member Comments: 0
- Okaloosa Co. Fugitive Arrested in Walton Co.
March 18, 2010/3:35 PM
A 36-year-old fugitive from justice man was arrested in rural, Western Walton County on several “outstanding” fugitive warrants from Okaloosa County
Member Comments: 0
- Fla. Vets Getting New Education Benefits on Time
March 18, 2010/3:32 PM
The new GI Bill program for military veterans who served in Afghanistan and Iraq is running more smoothly in Florida after a shaky start.
Member Comments: 0
- Bringing Washington to the Classroom
March 18, 2010/3:27 PM
The historic health care bill is inching closer to a vote on Capitol Hill.
Member Comments: 0
- Pizza Mascot Loses His Head in Robbery
March 18, 2010/3:25 PM
The Little Caesar's Pizza Restaurant on 23rd Street in Panama City is recovering from a robbery today.
Member Comments: 1
- Bond Revoked After Third Arrest in Four Months
March 18, 2010/2:38 PM
The rash of criminal charges has resulted in Walton County Circuit Judge Kelvin Wells to “revoke” Jonathan Murphy’s five-thousand dollar bond.
Member Comments: 0
- Gov’t Orders Recall of 1.2 million High Chairs
March 18, 2010/2:28 PM
The government is announcing a recall of some 1.2 million high chairs, saying they pose a fall hazard to children.
Member Comments: 0
- Legislature Passes NRA-backed Adoption Bill
March 18, 2010/1:59 PM
Adoption agencies soon will be legally prevented from asking prospective parents if they have firearms in the house.
Member Comments: 0
- Fla. House Passes Bill to Require Civics Classes
March 18, 2010/1:57 PM
Middle school students would be required to take a civics class and pass an end-of-course test under a bill that has passed in the Florida House
Member Comments: 0
- Fla. House Passes Limits on Lawsuits, Lawyer Fees
March 18, 2010/1:56 PM
The House has passed a pair of bills to limit "slip-and-fall" lawsuits against businesses and cap fees the state pays to outside lawyers.
Member Comments: 0
- Fla. House Passes Election Law Changes
March 18, 2010/1:54 PM
The Florida House has passed a bill to restore and fix a stricken law that unconstitutionally limited political speech.
Member Comments: 0
- Referendum on Federal Budget Moves Toward Ballot
March 18, 2010/1:53 PM
Florida voters soon may have an opportunity to tell Washington what they think about the growth of budget deficits.
Member Comments: 0
- Fla. House Acting on Background Check Bill
March 18, 2010/1:51 PM
Legislation that would tighten screening and criminal background checks for people who work with children, seniors and disable people has cleared the Florida House.
Member Comments: 0
- Florida Highway Patrol Releases Recent Enforcement Results
March 18, 2010/10:09 AM
Col. John Czernis, director of the Florida Highway Patrol, today announced FHP’s results of the recent Click It or Ticket campaign. From March 1 through 15, the Patrol participated in the statewide Click It or Ticket campaign and focused on drivers who did
Member Comments: 2
- FDLE Arrests Food Stamp Traffickers in Massive Statewide Sweep
March 18, 2010/9:40 AM
Operation Cash Exchange Targets Retailers Giving Cash for Food Stamp Benefits
Member Comments: 7
- Modern Medicine: Colon Cancer
March 18, 2010/10:38 AM
Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers, but it can be treated if found early enough.
Member Comments: 0
- Panama City Seeks Volunteers for Cleanup of Historic Cemeteries
March 18, 2010/9:17 AM
Members of the Panama City Cemeteries Board are seeking volunteers and heirs to historic gravesites at Oakland, Millville and Greenwood cemeteries in Panama City to clean up the sites on Saturday, March 27, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Member Comments: 0
- St. Patrick’s Day Tradition Fires Back Up
March 17, 2010/9:06 PM
One family is restarting a St. Patrick’s Day tradition that was put on hold.
Member Comments: 0
- Gulf Coast Community College In Quarterfinals Of Womens JUCO National Tournament
March 17, 2010/8:46 PM
Gulf Coast Community College needs one more win to make it back to the final four of the Womens Junior College National Tournament
Member Comments: 0
- An Inside Look at Firefighter Training
March 17, 2010/8:20 PM
Panama City Firefighters prepared for real life situations Wednesday with a simulated drill.
Member Comments: 0
- Jackson Fights State Budget Cuts
March 17, 2010/5:46 PM
A look at what small communities do when budget cuts are severe.
Member Comments: 3
- Prescription Drug Overdose High in Bay County
March 17, 2010/5:14 PM
Drugs like Oxycodone, Hydrocodone and other opiates can be deadly. In fact, the Bay County Sheriff's Office reports 4 deaths in the past few weeks.
Member Comments: 0
- Panhandle Libraries Lose Funding
March 17, 2010/4:22 PM
Public libraries across the panhandle are now realizing that they may have to close.
Member Comments: 1
- Registered Sex Offenders Arrested for Failure to Update Addresses
March 17, 2010/4:08 PM
Fondren, Jackson, and Nickell were taken to the Bay County Jail and booked. All three face first appearance tomorrow.
Member Comments: 0
- St. Joe Company Moving to New Airport Site
March 17, 2010/3:33 PM
The St. Joe Company has talked the talk, bringing in a new airport with a low cost air carrier, now they say their walking the walk.
Member Comments: 4
- Three Arrested for Series of Burglaries Throughout Southeast
March 17, 2010/1:19 PM
The suspects were identified as Robert Keith Allen, 45-year-old white male, Kristy Michelle Duncan, 32-year-old white female and Jefferey Lamon Turner, 28-year-old white male.
Member Comments: 0
- Two Men Arrested for Using Stolen Identification
March 17, 2010/11:17 AM
Warrants deputies with the Bay County Sheriff’s Office made two arrests yesterday on individuals charged with using stolen personal identification information.
Member Comments: 1
- Rivera Pleads No Contest to Attempted Murder; Must Serve Entire Sentence
March 17, 2010/10:48 AM
Assistant State Attorney Tracy Smith said Rivera will have to serve every day of his sentence, and is not eligible for gain-time, under the 10-20-Life law.
Member Comments: 0
- Porter Agrees to Plea Deal; Sentenced to 10 years in Prison
March 17, 2010/10:35 AM
Circuit Judge Dedee Costello followed the agreed-to sentence and gave Porter 10 years behind bars, with 261 days credit, with no probation to follow.
Member Comments: 0
- What’s Going Around for March 17th
March 17, 2010/11:13 AM
Those of you with a sore throat are not alone.
Member Comments: 0
- FWC Offers Free Hunter Safety Internet-Completion Course in Gulf County
March 17, 2010/9:27 AM
The course will be at the Gulf County Correctional Facility training classroom, 500 Ike Steele Road in Wewahitchka. Instruction will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. March 26 and 8 a.m. to noon March 27.
Member Comments: 0
- Walton County’s “Operation Valley View” Recovers More Property
March 17, 2010/9:25 AM
An orchestrated series of raids by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office earlier this year continues to result in the recovery of stolen property and additional criminal charges.
Member Comments: 0
- GCCC to Host Educator Preparation Institute Community Forum
March 17, 2010/9:22 AM
The EPI program is designed to allow college graduates, with four-year degrees, to begin a career in teaching. EPI has a “hybrid” delivery program, consisting of nine classes taken through a mixture of online and face-to-face traditional classroom session
Member Comments: 0
- Gulf County Man Acquitted of Grand Theft Charges
March 17, 2010/9:16 AM
Gulf County jurors on Tuesday acquitted Christopher Guy Hamm, 22, of Wewahitchka, of burglary of a conveyance and grand theft
Member Comments: 0
- Air Force Pilot MIA From Vietnam War is Identified
March 17, 2010/7:01 AM
Air Force Maj. Curtis Daniel Miller of Palacios, Texas, will be buried on March 29...
Member Comments: 0
- Broadband Plan May Boost Internet Access
March 16, 2010/9:05 PM
A broadband plan released by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) aims to provice 90 percent of Americans with high-speed internet access by 2020.
Member Comments: 0
- The Gulf Coast Lady Commodores Go For First Round Win At National Tournament
March 16, 2010/8:57 PM
The Gulf Coast Lady Commodores Go For First Round Win At National Tournament
Member Comments: 0
- Bay High Baseball Team Travels To Mosley To Take On The Dolphins
March 16, 2010/8:49 PM
Bay High Baseball Team Travels To Mosley To Take On The Dolphins
Member Comments: 0
- Spring Service Break
March 16, 2010/5:32 PM
Two hundred college students devote their break to a novel idea.
Member Comments: 1
- So, What Is The Name of This Road?
March 16, 2010/5:20 PM
Three different names are posted for one road in Panama City Beach. So, what is the correct name?
Member Comments: 2
- Airport Spends $8 Million on Sod
March 16, 2010/5:10 PM
Sod. They've spent hours debating it and millions of dollars to pay for it. Eight million dollars in fact.
Member Comments: 1
- Bay County Commission Update
March 16, 2010/5:03 PM
Water wars are making waves in Bay County.
Member Comments: 0
- SoWal Gets Wal-Mart
March 16, 2010/4:38 PM
Wal-Mart is in the future for Santa Rosa Beach.
Member Comments: 4
- State May Slash All Library Funding
March 16, 2010/3:20 PM
The Florida Library Association warns that appropriations committees in the Florida House and Senate have “adopted positions eliminating all funding for Florida’s State Aid to Public Libraries program.”
Member Comments: 0
- Bay Breeze Winterguard to Hold Fundraiser to Travel to World Championships
March 16, 2010/3:03 PM
Bay High School Million Dollar Band’s Bay Breeze Competitive Winterguard Unit will compete on April 9, 2010 at WGI World Championships in Dayton, OH.
Member Comments: 0
- Man Held on Charges of Possessing and Passing Counterfeit Bills
March 16, 2010/2:23 PM
On March 15, 2010, officers of the Panama City Beach Police Department arrested Robb T. Rice, 19 years of age, address, 12261 Running Springs Rd., Fishers, IN for Passing Counterfeit Bills and Possessing Counterfeit Bills.
Member Comments: 2
- FDOT to Hold Public Information Meeting on Bridge Replacement on Farrell Nelson Road
March 16, 2010/2:16 PM
The purpose of this meeting is to afford interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the proposed project.
Member Comments: 0
- Wildlife Lighting Workshop to be held March 23
March 16, 2010/1:29 PM
The Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, University of Florida Extension Office, and the South Walton Turtle Watch are offering a 2-hour workshop on Wildlife Lighting along the beachfront.
Member Comments: 0
- Panama City Man Arrested on Sexual Battery Charges
March 16, 2010/12:43 PM
Wright is being charged with one count of Sexual Battery On A Victim Under 18 Years of Age, With Special Circumstances.
Member Comments: 0
- Fla. Voucher Expansion Bill Advancing
March 16, 2010/12:26 PM
The value of private school vouchers for low-income children would go up under a bill that's advancing in the Florida Senate.
Member Comments: 0
- Washington County Authorities Searching for Theft Suspect
March 16, 2010/10:25 AM
The suspect is described as a black male wearing a yellow t-shirt and black baseball cap.
Member Comments: 0
- Voluntary Prekindergarten Round Up Scheduled
March 16, 2010/9:51 AM
This is a FREE program for all children who turned four years of age on or before September 1, who did not participate in a fall VPK program and who reside in the state of Florida
Member Comments: 0
- Tiger Woods to Return to Competitive Golf with Masters in April
March 16, 2010/9:29 AM
Tiger Woods announced today that he will begin his 2010 season at the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in April.
Member Comments: 0
- Florida Recovers $6.5 Million from Pharmaceutical Company in Fraud Settlement
March 16, 2010/9:27 AM
State General Revenue Fund to receive $3.3 million
Member Comments: 0
- Driver Crashes Into Home

March 16, 2010/2:33 AM
A man suspected of driving under the influence crashes into a Panama City home.
Member Comments: 4
- Newpoint Middle School To Open In Fall
March 15, 2010/9:30 PM
A new charter middle school will open for the 2011 school year.
Member Comments: 0
- La Vela Numbers
March 15, 2010/8:56 PM
Nightly attendance at Club La Vela in the thousands during Spring Break 2010.
Member Comments: 0
- Gas Prices Predicted to Hit $3
March 15, 2010/8:36 PM
Gas prices are climbing again. It's making everyone think twice about driving, and wonder how high prices will go this time.
Member Comments: 29
- Gulf Coast Commodore Baseball Team Takes On Northwest Florida State
March 15, 2010/8:05 PM
Gulf Coast Commodore Baseball Team Takes On Northwest Florida State
Member Comments: 0
- South Walton Beach Patrols Handle Underage Drinking
March 15, 2010/6:58 PM
Deputies in South Walton County say that despite cold weather, underage drinking is more of a problem than ever.
Member Comments: 0
- Wheel of Justice
March 15, 2010/6:54 PM
Wheel of Justice
Member Comments: 0
- A Local, Million Dollar Stimulus Boost
March 15, 2010/5:28 PM
A local construction project got a million dollar boost from federal stimulus funds.
Member Comments: 0
- Murdered Toddler’s Mother Begs Judge to Give Killer Death
March 15, 2010/5:17 PM
The mother of a murdered two year old begs a judge to give the killer the death penalty.
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