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Yearly Archives: 2017


Dave Says: You need a better plan

Posted on — Laura Bernstien

Dear Dave,My husband opened his own commercial painting business in May. He knows he will have about three months in the year where he’s making little to no income. We’ve gotten $1,000 set aside for our Baby Step 1 beginner’s … (Read More)


Peaden expanding to PCB location

Posted on — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORT

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Peaden Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical is moving into a 5-acre lot in Panama City Beach.The company will be relocating from its current location on Baldwin Road in Panama City to a 31,200-square-foot industrial building in … (Read More)


Arc of the Bay Employment Highlight

Posted on — Special to The News Herald

Your future employee is an individual who completed the HVAC program at Haney and received his certificate as an A/C, refrigeration and heating mechanic.He is EPA-certified and possesses proficiency in working with HVAC units. He can start immediately, and hours … (Read More)



Tadlock Roofing named to America’s Top 100

Posted on — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORT

PANAMA CITY — A local roofing contractor has broken into the top 100 in Roofing Contractor Magazine’s list of 2017 Top 100 Roofing Contractors.Tallahassee-based Tadlock Roofing, which has a Panama City location, came in at No. 60 on the list, … (Read More)



Date Night on 30A in South Walton

Posted on — Laura Bernstien

    Whether you are looking for a nice restaurant for a fine dining experience or a great dive bar close to the Beaches of South Walton, Scenic Highway 30a has it all.  So where are some good date night … (Read More)




Bojangles’ coming to Panama City

Posted on — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORT

The Cajun-inspired restaurant based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is known for all-day breakfast, hand-breaded chicken and buttermilk biscuits, according to a news release.


Arbor Wealth to host investment presentation

Posted on — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORT

MIRAMAR BEACH — Fiduciary investment advisory firm Arbor Wealth Management this week will offer the presentation “An Investing Playbook for the Second Half.”Taking into account high valuations, low interest rates and an aging bull market, the Arbor Wealth investment team featuring firm … (Read More)




DAVE SAYS: Turn this into a blessing!

Posted on — Laura Bernstien

Dear Dave,We’re following your plan, and we’re in the middle of paying off all our debts except for the house. My wife just learned she’ll be losing her job at the end of the year. She’s a project manager for … (Read More)


Pineapple Willy’s Pay It Forward kicks off Monday

Posted on — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORT

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Pineapple Willy’s annual Pay It Forward campaign kicks off Monday, benefiting three area nonprofit agencies.During Pay It Forward, Aug. 21-25, 100 percent of the restaurant’s proceeds will be donated to Beach Care Services, Panama City Beach … (Read More)


Arc of the Bay Employment Highlight

Posted on — Special to The News Herald

Your future employee is a gentleman who worked in construction most of his life. He no longer can work in construction all day every day, but he is still strong, has an incredible work ethic, is dependable and is very good … (Read More)


Kniazeff joins NOVA Engineering team

Posted on — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORT

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Andre Kniazeff has joined NOVA Engineering’s Panama City Beach office as a geotechnical service line leader.Kniazeff, a certified professional engineer, is a graduate of the University of Central Florida. He has more than six years of experience providing … (Read More)



Chamber taking industrial awards applications

Posted on — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORT

PANAMA CITY — The Bay County Chamber of Commerce in September will have its annual Industry Appreciation Celebration, boosting awareness of the industries that boost the county’s economy and improve its quality of life.As part of the celebration, the chamber … (Read More)





PanCare to host open house Friday

Posted on — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORT

PANAMA CITY — PanCare of Florida, a nonprofit health care provider, will host an open house Friday as part of National Health Center Week.Members of the community are invited to tour one of PanCare’s dental clinics and discuss the dental, … (Read More)


Florida tourism up despite political turmoil

Posted on — Jim Turner The News Service of Florida

Visit Florida estimated 29.9 million visitors came to the Sunshine State during the year’s second quarter, pushing the projected number in the first half of 2017 to 60.7 million.


Fed official: Bond portfolio set to shrink

Posted on — Martin Crutsinger The Associated Press

William Dudley, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, said he thinks the Fed is ready to begin trimming its bond holdings and he would favor a third increase this year in the Fed’s benchmark short-term rate if … (Read More)




Nationwide reaches settlement in 2012 data breach

Posted on — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORT

TALLAHASSEE — Attorney General Pam Bondi, 31 other state attorneys general and the District of Columbia have announced a $5.5 million settlement reached with Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and its subsidiary, Allied Property & Casualty Insurance Company, over an October … (Read More)


Americans again take on record debt loads

Posted on — Vince Golle Bloomberg

Household debt outstanding reached $12.7 trillion in the first quarter, surpassing the previous peak in 2008 before the effects of the housing market collapse took its toll. And many are doing it for necessities like education or transportation — or … (Read More)