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Yearly Archives: 2017





Dave Says: What’s the difference?

Posted on — Dave Ramsey Syndicated columnist

Credit unions, with whatever “profits” are made, put that money right back into creating cheaper checking accounts, better interest rates on loans, or higher interest rates on savings.





DaVita to offer free Kidney Smart classes

Posted on — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORT

PANAMA CITY — Bay County DaVita locations in November will begin hosting monthly Kidney Smart classes, offering free kidney disease education to the community.The instructor-led classes will teach about how kidneys function, the effects of kidney disease, the treatment options … (Read More)





Barktoberfest begs for good time

Posted on — JAN WADDY

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Treat all of your well-mannered best friends — including those with four legs — to the Barktoberfest Beach Bash from 2-5 p.m. Saturday at Hook’d Pier Bar and Grill.Located across from Pier Park on Russell-Fields City … (Read More)



McDonalds fundraiser to benefit cancer victim

Posted on — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORT

CALLAWAY — Eating a family McDinner on Wednesday will benefit a local woman in her fight against breast cancer.Proceeds from McFamily Night, 4-7 p.m. at the McDonald’s at 121 N. Tyndall Parkway, will benefit “Walking for Tracy S.,” the restaurant’s … (Read More)




Dave Says: Vacation home for rent?

Posted on — The News Herald

Dear Dave,What is your opinion of buying a vacation home, then renting it out when you’re not there?J.P.Dear J.P.,I see nothing wrong with it, as long as you’re buying with cash and you’re also debt-free. A vacation home is a … (Read More)




Dinner at the Beach benefits community

Posted on — JAN WADDY

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Spinnaker Beach Club rolls out the red carpet Tuesday for the third annual Dinner at the Beach to benefit Beach Care Services — and you’re invited.”Last year we had over 600 people. It takes 40 volunteers … (Read More)


Florida targets 120 million visitors despite Irma

Posted on — Jim Turner The News Service of Florida

“You can’t back off,” Visit Florida President Ken Lawson said. “That’s why we’re again being aggressive, sending a message, using social media, using traditional media, sending a message across the country and, also, the world that we’re open.”


ARBOR OUTLOOK: Boom and bust in Dallas

Posted on — The News Herald

“Stealin’ all your bread, they’re so callous …I know well … just look and see.”“Dallas” as performed by Jimmy Buffett Upon disembarking from a recent flight to Dallas, I overheard a resident of southern Oklahoma jokingly remark he no longer has … (Read More)


Attorney Gerard Virga honored by AIFLA

Posted on — The News Herald

PANAMA CITY — The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (AIFLA) has recognized the performance of Bay County attorney Gerard Virga for two years as a 10 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction.AIFLA is a third-party rating organization that publishes … (Read More)




Health care, industrial companies lead stocks dip

Posted on — Marley Jay The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Losses for health care companies and banks left U.S. stocks lower Monday after a quiet day of trading. Industrial conglomerate General Electric skidded after announcing more changes in its leadership.Companies that distribute or sell prescription drugs … (Read More)


Bay County airport operations slowed by storm

Posted on — ERYN DION

WEST BAY — While Bay County largely escaped Nate’s wrath, a downed pine tree did knock out power to the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) briefly Sunday morning.Executive Director Parker McClellan said the power outage lasted about 45 minutes, … (Read More)