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L Brands plans to close more than 50 Victoria’s Secret stores this year as the lingerie chain continues to struggle.Executives at the Columbus, Ohio-based retailer said in a conference call Thursday morning that they expect to close as many as … (Read More)
Sometimes, life really is stranger than fiction.Last week, Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime announced that he was retiring April 15. Reggie has been the public face for Nintendo in North America since 2004 when he first took … (Read More)
Dear Dave,I just realized our insurance has a health savings account (HSA) option. We’ve considered dropping this insurance soon and going to a cheaper Christian medical sharing program. We’ve got about $19,000 in debt between credit cards and a car … (Read More)
Meet Herbert Wertheim, truancy violator turned inventor, investor and billionaire. This is a Florida man story like you’d never expect.
SANTA ROSA BEACH — The Grayton Beer Company Taproom hosted a fundraiser for employees of The Red Bar on Sunday.The concert raised $27,590.56 for the more than 100 people who lost their jobs due to the Feb. 13 fire that destroyed … (Read More)
BAY COUNTY — AARP volunteers are available to help people file taxes during tax season.Volunteers are at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1001 W. 11th St. in Panama City, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays, and at the … (Read More)
The 274 displaced families receiving assistance from FEMA to stay in condos or hotel rooms in Panama City Beach are facing a double whammy – both the onset of on-season rates and the expiration of their temporary housing assistance from … (Read More)
Yet another retailer is calling it quits.This time, it’s Payless ShoeSource. The Topeka, Kan.-based chain said it plans to file for bankruptcy later this month and will close all 2,300 stores, according to Fox Business.Attempts to find a buyer for … (Read More)
Dear Dave,My mom is single, and she co-signed on my student loans for college. Would it affect her credit if I couldn’t or didn’t make the payments?Terri Dear Terri,Yes, it would. The truth is, your mom shouldn’t have co-signed for you … (Read More)
EUSTIS — Robert Dunston keeps hammering away at the heel of a cowboy boot as he talks in a cluttered store reminiscent of a Harry Potter set, with shoes on top of shoes, some dusty, some more recent.Dunston, 86, said … (Read More)
EDITOR’S NOTE: The News Herald publishes restaurant closures due to health/safety violations on a monthly basis.BAY COUNTY – Roaches and other issues caused temporary closures at four local restaurants in January according to reports from the Florida Department of Business … (Read More)
BAY COUNTY — The boating industry in Bay County has taken a hit after Hurricane Michael due to dock damage around the area, according to industry workers.The number of available boats is down since they were damaged, sank or are … (Read More)
Dear Dave,My daughter is in college, and I’ve always warned her to stay away from credit cards. Recently, I learned she got a department store credit card despite my advice. She has stayed within her credit limit, but she has … (Read More)
Henderson also said there is concern in the Callaway community that it will become the “trailer park for Bay County,” which is not desirable.
The visiting contractors say they came to help the devastated community rebuild, but have encountered many homeowners wary of scams by crews who aren’t local. Much of the skepticism is unwarranted and could slow recovery in the area because there … (Read More)
As a relatively cheap housing option that doesn’t look like a mobile home, tiny homes have started popping up in some areas around the county as interest in the area is high.
PANAMA CITY — The Bay County Sheriff’s Office has seen a sharp increase in reported scams around Bay County, including a rental scam preying on those looking for housing after Hurricane Michael. According to BCSO, their scam hotline has received 31 … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — Being laid off from Bay Medical Sacred Heart wasn’t the end of the world for Margaret Ollier-Webster.Ollier-Webster, a registered nurse, is one of more than 120 people hired by Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center since Hurricane Michael.“It’s … (Read More)
BAY COUNTY — The aftermath from Hurricane Michael has made staffing difficult for some area businesses. For the businesses that have reopened, some are dealing with staffing shortages after employees fled the area. Debbie Lumley, co-owner of Panama Business […]
Dear Dave,My father-in-law wants to help us with our mortgage. We’ve been working hard to pay off our home early, and we’ve reduced what we owe to about $35,000. His idea is to pay off the remainder, then let us … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — Sommer Sound Systems has reopened after having major water and storm damage from Hurricane Michael.Sommer Sound Systems specializes in the selection, sale and integration of vehicle audio, security and safety products to provide vehicle owners with a … (Read More)
WATERSOUND — In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, the St. Joe Company is looking to help rebuild Bay County.The company has announced or reaffirmed its involvement in several projects since the storm, including developing a 592-acre residential community in east … (Read More)
Moving is difficult. Moving across the country is even harder.That’s why, according to Top Ten Real Estate Deals, the last year’s HGTV Dream Home is for sale. The winner, who lives in Nashville, decided to put the $1.8 million house … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — If red and white color schemes and giant bullseyes put you at ease, you’re in luck: the Target store on 23rd Street is reopening soon.The store will look a little different after undergoing a remodel and slight … (Read More)
BAY COUNTY – Gulf Power crews worked right after Hurricane Michael to restore power in Bay County, which earned them an Emergency Recovery Award from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) on Wednesday.“This recognition is for the team, who all contributed … (Read More)
The iconic Panama City Beach Spring Break spot is rebranding itself for 2019, dropping the nightclub portion and turning into Spinnaker Beachside Grill, which will feature live music and events, as well as the location getting ‘serious about their food.’
This is the second bad year in a row for area cotton farmers, as record rains drowned plants and what plants weren’t drowned were beat into the ground by Hurricane Michael’s winds.
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Hurricane Michael hasn’t grounded Elliot Mintzer’s private air charter service in Bay County.If anything it’s soaring.Mintzer, owner of Florida-based Boomerang Air Charter, recently expanded his business’ services full-time at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. Mintzer said … (Read More)
Whole Foods Market is going to discontinue its smaller, value-based 365-brand concept stores, according to an internal memo from CEO John Mackey obtained Friday.In the memo, Mackey said the grocery chain will continue to operate its 12 existing 365-brand stores … (Read More)
Dear Dave,How do you feel about timeshares, and the free trips and dinners they offer as part of their sales pitches? Is it possible to win with these things?Dan Dear Dan,In my opinion, timeshares are a complete waste of time and … (Read More)