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6 projects EDA hopes to announce soon
January 10, 2018 — KATIE LANDECKThe Bay County Economic Development Alliance is working 25 projects, six of which could be announced this quarter.
Yearly Archives: 2018
Gulf Power earns Emergency Assistance Award after Irma
Posted on January 10, 2018 — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORTTALLAHASSEE — The Edison Electric Institute on Wednesday presented Gulf Power with its Emergency Assistance Award for Gulf Power’s work assisting in power restoration efforts after Hurricane Irma last year. Gulf Power also earned the award in 2016 after hurricanes … (Read More)
PCB restaurant closed after ‘whole hog’ of concerns
Posted on January 10, 2018 — ZACK McDONALDCool Runnings also was issued an emergency closure in August because of roaches and flying insects.
Bay attorney Shuler honored for pro bono work
Posted on January 10, 2018 — JOHN HENDERSON“She’s always willing to take the time to listen to the client and give them the direction they need.”
FSU online graduate programs rank high
Posted on January 9, 2018 — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORTTALLAHASSEE — A new list by U.S. News & World Report’s ranked Florida University’s online graduate programs as some of the best in the country.In the 2018 Best Online Programs report, five of the school’s graduate programs ranked in the … (Read More)
A Caring Check
Posted on January 9, 2018 — The News HeraldEarly reports suggest PCB tourism on rise
Posted on January 9, 2018 — TYRA JACKSONLength of stay, rental prices, occupancy rates and bed taxes were all up in Panama City Beach in 2017, according to a preliminary report.
A guideline ratio for mortgage debt to income
Posted on January 5, 2018 — The News HeraldDear Dave,Do you have a guideline ratio for mortgage debt to income?Levon Dear Levon,When it comes to buying a home, I always tell people to get a 15-year, fixed-rate mortgage, with monthly payments that are no more than 25 percent of … (Read More)
Snowbirds reunite at the beach
Posted on January 5, 2018 — TYRA JACKSONPANAMA CITY BEACH — Temperatures have been low in Panama City Beach in the past few days, but the weather was excellent for four Northern friends who spent Thursday carving wood figures at the Panama City Beach Senior Center.“It’s so … (Read More)
Greg Yordon installed as FSHHP president
Posted on January 4, 2018 — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORTKISSIMMEE — Greg Yordon of Panama City, a Beltone hearing aid specialist, was installed as president of the Florida Society for Hearing Healthcare Professionals (FSHHP). His father, Leonard Yordon, a past FSHHP president and Beltone hearing aid specialist, installed Greg … (Read More)
Panama City Beach ranks No. 4 in U.S. by travel site
Posted on January 4, 2018 — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORTAccording to the report, the average rental price in Destin is $267, in Panama City it’s $195 and in Pensacola Beach, $229.
Liquid Dream Fishing Team: On the trail of New Year’s reds
Posted on January 4, 2018 — By A.J. Watson Special to The News HeraldThe wind was supposed to be 8 mph with 12 mph gusts and the bay calm, when my son and I snuck away in the boat. This time we were going to hit some of the inshore structures and wrecks, … (Read More)
Liquid Dream Fishing Team: On the trail of New Year’s reds
Posted on January 4, 2018 — By A.J. Watson Special to The News HeraldThe wind was supposed to be 8 mph with 12 mph gusts and the bay calm, when my son and I snuck away in the boat. This time we were going to hit some of the inshore structures and wrecks, … (Read More)
Americana concerts return to Camp Helen
Posted on January 4, 2018 — The News HeraldPANAMA CITY BEACH — The 2018 Americana Concert Series returns to Camp Helen State Park on Saturday with The Currys.The Americana trio features brothers Jimmy Curry and Tommy Curry and cousin Galen Curry, who first played songs together as teenagers during family reunions in … (Read More)
Americana concerts return to Camp Helen
Posted on January 4, 2018 — JAN WADDYPANAMA CITY BEACH — The 2018 Americana Concert Series returns to Camp Helen State Park on Saturday with The Currys.The Americana trio features brothers Jimmy Curry and Tommy Curry and cousin Galen Curry, who first played songs together as teenagers during family reunions in … (Read More)
MEET THE MIXOLOGIST: Toney makes a mean margarita at Diego’s
Posted on January 4, 2018 — The News HeraldName, Age: Toney Martin, 34Years bartending: 10 yearsBar location: Diego’s Burrito Factory, 6209 Sunset Drive, Panama City BeachFavorite drink to make: “Michelada. It’s a little known Mexican cocktail that is a play on the Bloody Mary. You drink it with … (Read More)
MEET THE MIXOLOGIST: Toney makes a mean margarita at Diego’s
Posted on January 4, 2018 — KRISTY SMITHName, Age: Toney Martin, 34Years bartending: 10 yearsBar location: Diego’s Burrito Factory, 6209 Sunset Drive, Panama City BeachFavorite drink to make: “Michelada. It’s a little known Mexican cocktail that is a play on the Bloody Mary. You drink it with … (Read More)
Catch ‘Chasin’ the Sun’ on Discovery Channel
Posted on January 3, 2018 — JAN WADDYPANAMA CITY BEACH – The third season of Visit Panama City Beach’s award-winning TV show “Chasin’ The Sun” premieres at 7 a.m. Saturday on the Discovery Channel.”It’s a fishing show, and we are actually going fishing,” said Capt. Justin Leake, who … (Read More)
Lottery luck run dry? Sales halted at small store with huge winnings
Posted on January 2, 2018 — JOHN HENDERSONPanhandle Package, in tiny Campbellton, is among the winningest lottery sales locations in the state.