Local Headlines (wmbb.com)

Survey Counts Homeless Population
By: Jessi Chapin
Beach Noise Ordinance Under Review
By: Kevin Character
Inflated Power Bills?
By: Marc McAfee
Traffic Cameras Can Save Frustration
By: Elizabeth Cate
Walton County Tightens Legal Budget
By: Allyson Walker
School Board Workshops Half Cent Sales Tax
By: Jessi Chapin
Morning Manhunt In South Walton County Ends With Arrest
Source: Walton County Sheriff’s Office
Man Arrested on Sexual Performance of a Child Charges
Source: Bay County Sheriff Office
Future of High School FCAT Up in the Air
By: Mary Scott Speigner
Destin Doctor Sentenced to Life in Prison for Illegal Distribution of Controlled Substances
Source: U.S. Department of Justice

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Past Week's Top 10:

• Body Found in Sutton Lake
• American Cancer Society’s “Dancing for Life” Full Dance Videos
• Bay County Turns Hollywood
• American Cancer Society’s “Dancing for Life”
• Project Nemo Relocates; Mayor Reacts
• Panama City all City Bowling Tournament
• Three Arrested in Connection with Sandy Creek Stabbing
• New Bay County Traffic Cameras go Live
• Groundbreaking Means New Jobs
• 1 Body Found, 1 Person Missing

News 13 wants to make sure you and your family stay healthy.  That is why we are beginning a new, weekly segment called, “What’s Going Around.”  We’ve teamed up with Dr. Timothy Nichols, Medical Director for Emerald Coast Urgent Care in Panama City Beach. 

Dr. Nichols cautions you to be aware of upper respiratory illnesses, which he is seeing a lot of right now.  While he says routine colds are viral, a sinus infection or bronchitis may develop, which means antibiotics may be needed.

Dr. Nichols says it’s also important to watch for flu-like symptoms such as a high fever and chills, body aches, weakness, congestion, cough and headache.  To avoid contacting the flu or any other upper respiratory illness, Dr. Nichols says it’s best to avoid contact with others who are sick and wash your hands often.