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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)
Second annual foodie frenzy expands over 2 days
PANAMA CITY BEACH — A family tradition that stretches back to the Ocean Opry will continue Saturday when three generations of the Rader family take the stage for a free concert.Billy Rader, his daughter Ashley, his son Shawn, and granddaughter Lilia … (Read More)
Chef works in the kitchens at Somethin’s Cookin’ in Panama City, Holiday Inn Beach Resort
PANAMA CITY — Food trucks from anywhere were welcome sights in Hurricane Michael’s immediate aftermath — not just for foodies, but for survival. And four months after the hurricane, several out-of-town trucks and mobile units have continued to claim their … (Read More)
Get back to your roots with caveman diet
While fishing for many species found in Panhandle waters can get tough in February, two varieties that most view as “pan” fish thrive during cold weather.By coincidence, they look a good bit alike — both sheepshead and juvenile black drum … (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)
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Beat the crowd and beef up before Spring Break with burgers on the beach.From Culver’s to Five Guys and Wayback there are plenty of great options — not to mention all the ones that will be … (Read More)
Specialty burger benefits one family affected by Hurricane Michael
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)
Name: Chris CherringtonRestaurant: Owner of Crepe and Cream, Chef/Baker at St. Andrews Coffee HouseAge: 47Hometown: I’m a Navy brat; but as an adult, I have lived the longest in Greensboro, North Carolina, and West Palm Beach.Culinary School: Florida Culinary InstituteAccolades: … (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)
Turns out, the best part of Sunday’s Super Bowl was indeed the food. Or at least, reactions to a very specific food. As the Patriots and the Rams faced off in what became the lowest-scoring Super Bowl ever, Twitter was … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — The pescatarian plan easily fits into the coastal lifestyle.”Pescatarian diets are very similar in benefits to vegetarian and vegan of lower risks of heart disease with the added benefit of having additional protein in their diet as … (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.
Valentine’s Day is around the corner. Looking for somewhere nice to take your special someone?Yelp just released its list of the top 100 most romantic restaurants across the country.To compile the list, Yelp searched restaurants on its website with a … (Read More)
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)
Lynn Haven, Callaway locations rally community after Hurricane Michael
Name: Bobby TaylorYears bartending: 38+ yearsBar location: Andy’s Flour Power, 3123 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach; 850-230-0014; www.andysflourpower.comDo you have another job or what was your last job? “I’m actually about to open up the new Beef ‘O’ Brady’s on … (Read More)
New Beef ‘O’ Brady’s opens to public Sunday
PANAMA CITY — Valentine’s Day is celebrated in almost the entire world.The origins of this day date back to celebrations during the days of ancient Rome. Through the ages, this celebration has been enhanced not only by poets and musicians … (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)
You won’t be able to buy your boo a bag of conversation hearts this Valentine’s Day, since NECCO abruptly closed and sold the conversation hearts brand Sweethearts to another company, but don’t worry, there’s a solution.First of all, you could order your … (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)