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The Bay County Portal
is dedicated to bringing the people of Bay County Florida, and visitors to our beautiful corner of the world; information, happenings, and news from around the area. We are very excited about this project and we hope to make the members of our community more informed and aware of the happenings in our area and share all the great things about Bay County Florida.
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Time to save ‘some bucks’
- Jan 27, 2012
PANAMA CITY — Tax season is here, and Bay County Property Appraiser Dan Sowell said people can save “some bucks” by filing for the proper exemptions.
In addition to accepting filings at his office in the government complex on 11th Street and...
Police seek stabbing suspect
- Jan 27, 2012
LYNN HAVEN -- Lynn Haven Police are looking for a suspect believed to have stabbed his neighbor during an argument Thursday.
A warrant has been issued for 19-year-old Nathan E. McGriff Jr. of 2508 Minnesota Ave. McGriff is described as a 6-foot black...
Program aims to prevent homelessness among vets
- Jan 27, 2012
PANAMA CITY — Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida has launched a new program to assist struggling veterans with a grant through the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Veterans Affairs.
The program, called VA Support Services for...
Man found not guilty in Bid-A-Wee brawl
- Jan 27, 2012
PANAMA CITY BEACH — It all came down to whom the jury believed Friday in a squabble the defendant said ended with “two old men wrestling around on a vacant lot.”
The wrestling match resulted in Randy Martin, 55, of the Bid-A-Wee community...
Romney rally changed to 1:45 p.m.
- Jan 27, 2012
PANAMA CITY — The time for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s rally at Eastern Shipbuilding on Nelson Street today has been moved up to 1:45 p.m.
Originally, it was scheduled for 2 p.m.
The event is open to the public.
Romney is the...
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Yahoo Bay County News Feed
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Hazmat team protects public from hazardous materials
- Jan 27, 2012
PANAMA CITY BEACH - In May 2010 a plume of white vapor coming from a chemical canister on the side of County 390 caused quite a stir.The road was closed and six members of the Bay County hazmat team were deployed, wrapped in their personal bubble of protective gear.The situation...
How Come the Bay Town Trolley is Inconvenient?
- Jan 24, 2012
Panama City - Several local officials are calling for possible changes to Bay County’s only public transportation system. They want to move the Bay Towne Trolley out from under the West Florida Regional Planning Council.
TPO Members Hear Update on Hathaway Bridge
- Jan 25, 2012
Panama City - Members of the Bay County Transportation Planning Organization heard an update Wednesday afternoon on the Hathaway Bridge construction.
Presidential primary attracts new GOP voters
- Jan 14, 2012
PANAMA CITY - A big decision is about to be made, and many Bay County residents want their vote to count.Florida is a closed primary state, meaning only those who are registered to a particular party can vote in that organization's primary. Legislation passed in Tallahassee during the 2011...
GOP candidates work the crowd at rally
- Jan 21, 2012
PANAMA CITY - Balmy breezes and sunshine welcomed spectators to the Republican Victory Rally in McKenzie Park Saturday afternoon where people gathered to hear, talk and shake hands with candidates or their representatives.The rally was hosted by the Bay County Republican Executive...
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Bay County Google News Feed
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Florida Chautauqua Assembly Celebrates The American Presidency
- Jan 27, 2012
The city of DeFuniak Springs kicked off the second day of The Florida Chautauqua Assembly Friday. The 4 day conference provides and educational experience for the whole family. The theme this year - a journey into the American Presidency.
State Capitol Briefs: Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012
- Jan 27, 2012
HOUSE READY TO MOVE ON BUDGET, REDISTRICTING House Speaker Dean Cannon, R-Winter Park, said Thursday the House will approve redistricting plans next week and a budget the following week. Cannon said
Rutherford Program Paves Path for Future Teachers
- Jan 27, 2012
As senior in high school, choosing the right career path can be a difficult decision. College is a way for students to find a career that best suits them, but thanks to a Rutherford High School Program, some students are figuring that out now.
Pediatric Services Unit Gets a Facelift
- Jan 27, 2012
The Pediatric Services Unit at Gulf Coast Medical Center has received a facelift. The floor, which served more than one thousand patients last year, was recently remodeled.
Two Arrested on Felony Battery Charges
- Jan 27, 2012
On 1-14-2011, the Jackson County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of an assault at 5154 8th Avenue Malone, Florida. The victim reported that two white males, identified as Tony Michael Russ and
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Homeless Count Critical to Possible Funding
Bay County has been trying to get a grip on its unusually high homeless population for several months. This time of year, the local Homeless and Hunger Coalition is in the midst of its annual homeless count and they say this year’s count is more important than ever.
Crews Pour New Concrete on Hathaway Bridge
The Hathaway Bridge repair project entered a new phase this week. Friday, Granite construction crews and Ready Mix USA poured new concrete into joint number 13. That's the joint that was originally in the most disrepair.
Boys and Girls Club Could Lose 20% of Budget
Panama City - Local after school programs are in danger of losing hundreds of thousands of dollars in state funding. Lawmakers are considering a proposal that would cut the Boy and Girls Club's of Bay County funding by 20%.
What's Really Rolling Through Your Town
Grand Ridge- Workers successfully transferred a load of methyl-chloride out a derailed train car near Grand Ridge Thursday night. Ironically the operation took place during Hazardous Materials Awareness Week in Florida.
State Wants Bee Regulations, Not Local Ordinances
Florida may soon tell local governments that they can no longer place restrictions on beekeepers. Local ordinances have cropped up as the number of beekeepers has tripled, and industry experts say local ordinances are actually putting local residents at risk of dangerous bee stings.
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