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Need comfort food? Chick-fil-A will soon have a cheesy option
August 9, 2019 — Kaylin ParkerStarting Monday, Chick-fil-A will have baked macaroni and cheese as an option on their menus across the nation.
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DAVE SAYS: Insurance above and beyond?
Posted on August 9, 2019 — Dave Ramsey Syndicated columnistWhat’s a good figure for buying life insurance?
PLAY LIFE, LIVE GAMES: Video games aren’t to blame for shootings
Posted on August 8, 2019 — DUSTY RICKETTSBlaming video games for violent acts is an old subterfuge tactic that Republicans have used for decades to distract people from talking about the real issue. It doesn’t take long to find glaring issues with their claim though.
Pizza Hut planning to close as many as 500 locations
Posted on August 8, 2019 — By Gary Dinges [email protected]Pizza Hut plans to close up to 500 locations in the next two years.The move comes as the chain shifts its focus from dine-in restaurants to smaller stores devoted exclusively to carryout and delivery, Waco, Texas, TV station KCEN reports.Executives from … (Read More)
EMPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHT
Posted on August 8, 2019 — The News HeraldYour future employee is a kind young man who recently graduated from Arnold High School. He is a great athlete loves skateboarding, surfing and wrestling. He has volunteered at Church Camp and 4H and loves working with young people and … (Read More)
Walgreens plans to close 200 U.S. locations
Posted on August 7, 2019 — By Gary Dinges [email protected]Walgreens will close dozens of locations in the coming months, becoming the latest retailer to trim its U.S. footprint.About 200 stores in total are expected to be shuttered by Walgreens, the nation’s second-largest pharmacy chain, according to CNN.A list of the … (Read More)
Electric, eco-friendly rentals at e-Motion, a new Walton County business
Posted on August 4, 2019 — Kaylin ParkerJay and Kate Odinokov opened their electric rental business in May. The couple, originally from Russia, offer one unique rental to the area – electric skateboards called Onewheels.
Large group vacation homes latest housing trend in Panama City Beach
Posted on August 4, 2019 — Ed OffleyMulti-million-dollar deluxe beachfront houses designed for large groups of vacationers are the latest housing trend in Panama City Beach.
PCB ‘island’ seeing unprecedented real estate growth
Posted on August 3, 2019 — Ed OffleyFrom Grand Lagoon to Lake Powell, construction workers are busily erecting apartment complexes, single-family homes, hotels, restaurants, fast-food franchises, planned residential communities, high-rise condominium towers and beachfront resorts.
Northwest Florida airports benefit from federal grant program
Posted on August 2, 2019 — special to GateHouse Media FloridaThe Federal Aviation Adminstration’s Airport Improvement Program provides grants to airports across the country for infrastructure needs such as runway repair, terminal maintenance and construction of firefighting faciities. Northwest Florida airports are scheduled to receive millions of dollars in AIP … (Read More)
IT’S GEEK TO ME: What is the best way to watch movies at home?
Posted on August 2, 2019 — Jeff Werner Daily News ColumnistThe choices for watching movies and TV online are staggering.
DAVE SAYS: Adjust our emergency fund?
Posted on August 2, 2019 — Dave Ramsey Syndicated columnistA good emergency fund of three to six months of expenses should be fine.
CELEBRATE SERVICE: Pier Park school supply drive benefits Boys & Girls Clubs
Posted on August 2, 2019 — TONY SIMMONSPier Park hosts a school supply drive to support needy children at area Boys & Girls Clubs.
Retired Florida surgeon now writes thrillers, historical novels
Posted on August 2, 2019 — By Jim Abbott [email protected]Retired Ormond Beach surgeon Sam Cromartie has self-published a number of books, with titles like “Himmler’s Mistress” and “The Weather Girl’s Assassin.” He credits ex-Nightcrawlers lead guitarist and attorney Slyvan Wells and the Ormond Writers League for his success.
PLAY LIFE, LIVE GAMES: Trading cards make jump to 21st century
Posted on August 1, 2019 — DUSTY RICKETTSThe Force is with this phone app. Check it out, you should.
EMPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHT
Posted on August 1, 2019 — The News HeraldYour future employee is a kind young woman who loves working with people. She enjoys working with children, and spends time volunteering at her church’s daycare program. She also has extensive experience volunteering in other roles, most recently at The … (Read More)
Let’s get Fat & Weird
Posted on August 1, 2019 — JAN WADDYPanama City cookie company celebrates 1-year anniversary
Bill passes committee to renogotiate Panama City Coast Guard shipbuilding contract
Posted on July 31, 2019 — Patrick McCrelessA U.S. Senate committee has approved a bill that would let the U.S. Coast Guard renegotiate its multi-billion-dollar contract with Eastern Shipbuilding Group to construct offshore patrol cutters. Contract modifications are needed to account for labor shortages and rising costs … (Read More)
Walton residents petition for Golf Garden purchase
Posted on July 31, 2019 — By Nathan Cobb GateHouse Media FloridaSouth Walton residents hope to persuade the purchase of The Golf Garden property.
Bay County private property Hurricane Michael debris removal deadline Friday
Posted on July 30, 2019 — Patrick McCrelessResidents have until 5 p.m. on Friday to apply for Bay County’s private property debris removal program. Administered by FEMA, the program aims to help people remove Hurricane Michael debris from their properties.
Local couple brings ReefBoards to Panhandle
Posted on July 30, 2019 — By Nathan Cobb GateHouse Media FloridaA local couple is offering a more comfortable way to snorkel in the Emerald Coast. Their plan is to distribute the boards to companies for them to then rent out to customers.
Panama City Steak ‘n Shake the first of 5 to open west of Tallahassee
Posted on July 30, 2019 — JAN WADDYPanama City Steak’n Shake first of five Panhandle locations to open.
Florida beekeeper believes honey bees poisoned, possibly 7 million killed
Posted on July 30, 2019 — By Katie Kustura [email protected]Florida beekeeper Horace Bell said he believes someone is poisoning his honey bees after finding dead bees all over his property near DeLand.
NWF airports grow together despite unique histories
Posted on July 27, 2019 — Heather OsbourneAll three airport directors said as revenue continues to climb, residents can expect to see more destinations and amenities. The master plans for each airport can be found on its website.
Patients praise new medical cannabis center in PC
Posted on July 27, 2019 — COLLIN BREAUX“I’ve driven for 20 years in a car, so my back is compressed. I was taking about 400 milligrams of ibuprofen a day, sometimes more than that, sometimes 800.“Now I’m off all ibuprofen and just taking Suterra products or medical … (Read More)
IT’S GEEK TO ME: Don’t take a sledgehammer to your computer
Posted on July 26, 2019 — Jeff Werner Daily News ColumnistA user is about to take a sledgehammer to his laptop, which requires several minutes of housekeeping after power up before it begins to function.
Florida community ranked No. 1 in US home starts
Posted on July 26, 2019 — By John [email protected]Two of Florida’s master-planned communities are now ranked at the top for U.S. housing starts.
Florida growth to top 300,000 people a year
Posted on July 25, 2019 — The News Service of FloridaTALLAHASSEE — Florida will continue growing by more than 300,000 people a year and will top 22 million residents in 2022, according to a report posted online this week by state economists.The Demographic Estimating Conference updated population forecasts through April … (Read More)
PLAY LIFE, LIVE GAMES: Slower reflexes make games more difficult
Posted on July 25, 2019 — DUSTY RICKETTSColumnist Dusty Rickettes squares off against Father Time, and we know who’s going to win that game.
Shipwreck, PCB named top 3 by TripAdvisor
Posted on July 25, 2019 — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORTPANAMA CITY BEACH — TripAdvisor’s 2019 Travelers’ Choice Awards named Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Panama City Beach in the top 3 in their categories.Shipwreck Island Waterpark, 12201 Hutchison Boulevard, ranked top 3 for Best Water Parks in the U.S. Coming in No. 1 was … (Read More)