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Driving on autopilot may be the future, but a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety finds driver assist systems send mixed messages and foster a sense of confusion. The public has a hard time understanding that driving … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — Bay County’s jobless rate showed more signs of improvement in June following Hurricane Michael, but still trailed the state average.Florida Department of Economic Opportunity statistics released on Friday show the county had a 3.8 percent unemployment rate … (Read More)
NEW YORK — J.C. Penney, looking to soothe rattled investors, said Friday it hasn’t hired any advisers to prepare for an in-court restructuring or bankruptcy.The company’s statement came after a report said Penney was hiring experts to help restructure its … (Read More)
ALYS BEACH — Representatives of a newly opened and monumental complex in South Walton say they’ve never seen anything like it.Dubbed ZUMA after a Mediterranean word for peace and wellness, the facility at the white-walled community opened its doors in … (Read More)
Dear Dave: My wife is so charged up after reading your books, and now she is determined to get us out of debt. I know this is good idea, but I just don’t have the passion for it she does. … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — Haney Technical Center is set to add two programs this fall to meet growing work needs spurred by Hurricane Michael.Registration starts Monday for the center’s new small engine repair and plumbing courses, which are scheduled to begin … (Read More)
Q: I have a Sony VAIO computer with Windows 7. I have the Sony Movie Studio Platinum 12.0 that I plan on using for editing of some mini-VHS tapes I plan on transferring to disc and uploading for editing using … (Read More)
Gov. Ron DeSantis touted private-sector job creation Friday as Florida’s unemployment rate held steady from May to June.The 3.4 percent jobless rate for June reflected 349,000 Floridians out of work – down 4,000 from May – from a workforce of 10.3 million, … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — On July 18, children created their own version of a classic favorite in the kitchen at Somethin’s Cookin’.They followed along with the recipe for Ted and Lynn’s Little Calzone Pizzas, which was created by owner Hannelore Holland’s … (Read More)
JD Composites, a Canadian homebuilder, has constructed a three-bedroom home in Nova Scotia that is made of 612,000 recycled plastic soda bottles. But the attention has mostly centered on how the home can withstand extreme winds — even a category … (Read More)
Guess what, Earth-bound aliens. Bud Light has an out-of-this-world offer if you manage to escape your Area 51 captors. In case you’ve been away from the internet for the entirety of this week, nearly 2 million people said they’re headed to … (Read More)
The funds will enable the port to build a new “Biomass Dome” with a capacity of storing 20,000 tons of wood pellets slated for export.
The first time I saw the game, I was in awe. It didn’t look like a video game, but instead looked like a cartoon ripped from the 1930s like the early Walt Disney Mickey Mouse cartoons or the Max Fleischer … (Read More)
Your future employee is a determined young man who loves working within the community. He is looking for an employer who will judge him on his character and desire to work. He might be young, but he is motivated to … (Read More)
New Panama City Beach restaurant features Gulf Coast favorites
PANAMA CITY — Before finalizing plans for a proposed $20 million hotel and restaurant at the foot of the Panama City Marina, the St. Joe Company wants public input. The company has been negotiating with the city to lease about 5 … (Read More)
The world of possibilities in digital photography sparked an interest in photography for software developer Bonnie Brant. Her first digital camera was a small Minolta about the size of a credit card.“I was delighted by that little camera for years,” … (Read More)
INLET BEACH — The manager of a locally owned coffee shop and bakery said she works to leave customers smiling.Joining the shops of 30Avenue is Decadent A Coffee and Dessert Bar, which opened in January and features a spacious scene … (Read More)
Are there any national restaurants or stores that you would like to see come to the Panama City area? As our area grows and rebuilds from Hurricane Michael, it seems like a good opportunity to invite businesses to the area that … (Read More)
SEASIDE — The owners of a 30A original said they knew the area was special, but never expected it to attract this much attention.Located under Central Square Records lies one of the oldest members of the Seaside pack — Sundog … (Read More)
Backed by more than 60 drivers as of last week, the company’s current coverage extends from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Bay County to Pensacola International Airport.
If you have a whisk, you can make ice cream.You’ll also need a freezer and ingredients, of course, but you can put your electric or manual machine away — and your frozen bowls or bucket of salted ice — and … (Read More)
If you have a whisk, you can make ice cream.You’ll also need a freezer and ingredients, of course, but you can put your electric or manual machine away — and your frozen bowls or bucket of salted ice — and … (Read More)
Free activities planned from Panama City Beach to 30A
Tis the season for random baking, right?Earlier this month, I came across this recipe for piña colada muffins in the new cookbook from QVC mega star David Venable. (Don’t believe me? He sells more cookbooks than Giada.)I mean, who doesn’t dream … (Read More)
Making meaty textures and flavors without animal products isn’t as hard as it once was.Thanks to widely shared recipes and more widely available ingredients, vegan main dishes are evolving at great speed. Plant-based eating now takes cues from the world … (Read More)
Making meaty textures and flavors without animal products isn’t as hard as it once was.Thanks to widely shared recipes and more widely available ingredients, vegan main dishes are evolving at great speed. Plant-based eating now takes cues from the world … (Read More)
America’s most patriotic day is upon us, and if you don’t already have plans to make a red-white-and-blue dessert, it’s time to make one.The most classic Independence Day dessert has to be the flag-themed Cool Whip cake that features blueberries and strawberries … (Read More)
We’re reaching peak summer this week, which means peak burger season.But if you’ve already had your fill of burgers for the summer, go beyond ground beef in the meat department. Grilled chicken breasts can be boring, unless you season them … (Read More)
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