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Five days after the storm, Powell Broadcasting, a radio staple in the Bay County area, announced that due to substantial damage to their Panama City Beach facility, they would cease operations, pulling out of the local market for good.
The volume of homes that need repairs is causing some of the delay getting to homes like Elder’s, but waiting for an insurance adjuster is the main reason damages cannot be fixed right away.
PANAMA CITY BEACH — WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone has restored service to customers in Panama City Beach and Inlet Beach following Hurricane Michael.Officials with the company said they are ahead of schedule.The repair work includes designing alternate fiber routes, … (Read More)
Though utility lines and debris litter the waterfront neighborhood, making a stroll through the peaceful area feels like being on the television show “The Walking Dead.” Buxton said he aims to rebuild and get the community back into a routine.
Wireless carriers typically take steps to harden their networks ahead of a severe weather event, including rolling out temporary cell sites, supplying towers with emergency generators and other precautionary measures.
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Breaking stride with the rest of the county, Panama City Beach voted to set their own curfew and their own rules for serving alcohol following Hurricane Michael.While a 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. curfew remains in … (Read More)
“It’s standard procedure after a disaster of this magnitude to put a curfew in place and limit the sale of alcohol,” said Sheriff Tommy Ford.
PANAMA CITY — Lowe’s of Panama City (300 East 23rd St.), which was damaged during the hurricane, is now operating from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily to help customers take their first steps toward recovery.The store is operating out … (Read More)
BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey – Verizon to credit customers in Bay and Gulf counties with 3 months of mobile service for each line, business or personal.”Verizon is 100% focused on repairing our network in the Florida Panhandle. We are making progress every … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the opening of a RV Mobile Business Recovery Center (MBRC) at ground zero in Panama City on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. in the parking lot of the Bay … (Read More)
In its last year of operation in 2009, the former airport had just 312,540 total passengers.
DBPR specifies its inspection reports are snapshots of a business at that time only. Each of the businesses currently have active state licenses.
Dear Dave,If someone is following your plan, is it a good idea to get mortgage disability insurance during Baby Step 2?Craig Dear Craig,No, it is not. Mortgage disability insurance is a gimmick, and I would never recommend it to anyone.I think … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — Business owners are invited to learn how to use social media to reach more customers during a class set for Oct. 19.Hosted by the Florida Small Business Development Center, the class will be held from 11 a.m. … (Read More)
DBPR specifies their inspection reports are snapshots of a business at that time only. Each of the businesses currently have active state licenses.
Author’s Note: This is the second in a two-part series. “I’d love to rest my weary head on somebody’s shoulder;I hate to grow older … all by myself.”“All By Myself” as performed by Eric Carmen Recently uncoupled women often evolve through three … (Read More)
Burlington Coat Factory, Ulta Beauty, Five Below, and Hobby Lobby are all named as stores for the development’s second phase
PANAMA CITY — Burke Blue Hutchison Walters & Smith, P.A., has announced that Graham Clarke joined the firm on Aug. 1.Clarke is board certified in marital and family law since 1996 and a Supreme Court certified family mediator since 1997. … (Read More)
EGLIN AFB — Celebration took flight at Gate A3 at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport on Thursday.To commemorate its 40 millionth passenger to Florida since 2005, Allegiant Air awarded free flights to passengers waiting to board Flight 1902 to MidAmerica St. … (Read More)
Dear Dave,I follow your advice and live on a budget, but it’s really hard to save up for a down payment on a house because property is so expensive here in New York. My family in Indiana says I should … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — A former Po’ Folks employee has been arrested after allegedly defrauding the restaurant’s insurance company of more than $20,000 in workers’ compensation, according to Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) reports.Andrew Davis, 58, appeared in court Wednesday … (Read More)
The following is a two-part series. Next week, we will consider the three phases of emotional recovery and financial adjustment for widows.
In the City Furniture showroom in Tamarac, a sign promises Afloat mattresses are “not your parents’ waterbed.”
Dear Dave,My husband started his own one-man, small business as a handyman a little less than a year ago. He has netted $17,000 in that time, but the business has about $13,000 worth of debt. We’ve always kept personal finances … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — When a coffee shop that employs special needs people opened last year, it changed Logan Downing’s life.Downing has Asperger’s syndrome, a mild form of autism, and also deals with depression and anxiety. He didn’t go out the … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY — HealthSouth Emerald Coast Rehabilitation Center is changing its name to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Panama City as part of a rebranding effort.The name change will be effective Oct. 1, when the facility will hold an open … (Read More)
“Two hours of pushing broom …Buys an 8 by 12 four-bit room;I’m a man of means by no means …”“King of the Road” as performed by Roger Miller We are currently observing the 10th anniversary of the 2008 financial crisis. Meanwhile, … (Read More)
PANAMA CITY – The steel industry, federal tariffs and international trade were discussed by industry representatives Wednesday during a local economic meeting.Representatives from Berg Steel Pipe Corp., which has offices in Panama City and Mobile, Ala., spoke about a variety of … (Read More)
With public Wi-Fi networks come risks.
“And if you should survive to a hundred and five…Look at all you’ll derive out of bein’ alive.” “Young at Heart” as performed by Frank SinatraTechnological changes that have occurred in our lifetimes are truly remarkable, aren’t they?Consider advances in communication. … (Read More)