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Barbecue restaurant closed by inspectors
Posted on September 7, 2018 — ZACK McDONALDThe Panama City restaurant did not have the appropriate licenses.
SkyWheel Panama City Beach to open on Friday
Posted on September 5, 2018 — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORTThe much awaited new attraction at Pier Park will open to the public at 5 p.m.
Hofbrau Beer Garden to close, reopen as seafood restaurant.
Posted on September 5, 2018 — TYRA JACKSONThe Pier Park restaurant plans to close as a beer garden on Sept. 16, and reopen as a seafood place around Oct. 1.
DAVE SAYS: Paying off your credit cards
Posted on August 31, 2018 — The News HeraldDear Dave,How do you feel about taking money out of savings to pay off credit cards?Peggy Dear Peggy,I’m OK with this under two conditions. One is that you cut up the credit cards, close the accounts, and never use those things … (Read More)
Memory care facility opens in Panama City Beach
Posted on August 31, 2018 — TYRA JACKSONSeagrass Village Memory Care includes 51 memory care apartments with private and semi-private floor plans.
Gulf Power plans to lower rates
Posted on August 29, 2018 — KATIE LANDECKThe average homeowners will see savings of about $32 a year.
Video games awarded for contribution to social change
Posted on August 29, 2018 — Rick Dakan More Content NowThese Games for Change Award-winners were honored for their social impact and teaching.
First downs, autumn Saturdays and Steve Earle
Posted on August 28, 2018 — The News Herald“We got a pretty good team, good boys, strong boys;District champs the last three years.”“No. 29” as performed by Steve Earle Two years ago on an autumn Saturday I lowered my home decorating magazine and said across the room, “What’s a … (Read More)
Panama City Mall Movie Theater re-opens
Posted on August 27, 2018 — COLLIN BREAUXThe morning shows are $3.99 (including free popcorn), and the afternoon shows are $4.50.
Rachel’s Dress Shop going out of business
Posted on August 27, 2018 — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORTPANAMA CITY — After 32 years on Harrison Avenue, Rachel Hines, owner of Rachel’s Dress Shop, has decided it’s time to retire and close her store.A small going out of business party will be held on Thursday at 5 p.m. … (Read More)
DAVE SAYS: Larger emergency fund?
Posted on August 24, 2018 — The News HeraldDear Dave,My wife and I are following your plan, and we just paid off all our debt except for the house. Since we work for the same company, do you think we should have an emergency fund that is larger … (Read More)
Retirement fears, longevity and old friends
Posted on August 21, 2018 — The News Herald“Can you imagine us years from today?Sharing a park bench quietly …How terribly strange to be 70.Old friends, memory brushes the same years;Silently sharing the same fears.”“Old Friends” as performed by Simon and Garfunkel A major annual retirement survey was released … (Read More)
Auto Bits: Tire confidential: Tips on picking the right one for you
Posted on August 20, 2018 — The News HeraldTip of the WeekTo most people, a tire is a tire is a tire. To the naked eye, that’s absolutely correct: They are black and round. However, upon further inspection, tires are one of the most technologically advanced parts of … (Read More)
Are new Samsung mobile devices worth it?
Posted on August 20, 2018 — Deena Bouknight More Content NowWhat we know about the Galaxy S10, Note 9
California Cyles adds motorcycle, slingshot rentals
Posted on August 17, 2018 — TYRA JACKSONThose looking to cruise the beach on the new gear are required to have a driver’s license, a motorcycle license and must be age 21 or older, she said.
Skywheel hiring, opening day still unknown
Posted on August 16, 2018 — TYRA JACKSONAs opening day for Skywheel Panama City Beach creeps closer, the company is looking to hire 60 people.
ARBOR OUTLOOK: Deflation, price makers and coffee beans
Posted on August 14, 2018 — The News Herald“I work sunup to sundown …Ain’t too proud to sweep the floors.”“Cost of Livin’ ” as performed by Ronnie Dunn Last week we talked about the combination of peace, prosperity, globalization and technology that’s driven down inflation consistently during the last … (Read More)
How to find out if your tween or teen has this — Fake + Instagram = finsta
Posted on August 14, 2018 — Deena Bouknight More Content NowIt is not so much the “Insta”, but the “finsta” that concerns parents of tweens and teens.
Find out if your tween or teen has this — Fake + Instagram = finsta
Posted on August 14, 2018 — Deena Bouknight More Content NowIt is not so much the “Insta”, but the “finsta” that concerns parents of tweens and teens.
Pontoon rental popularity on the rise
Posted on August 13, 2018 — By Patrick McCreless The News HeraldSeveral pontoon rental businesses placed have emerged in the Panama City area in recent months. At least one pontoon rental business owner says demand has grown along with overall tourism in the area.
Auto Bits: Terrafugia to begin testing flying cars in New Hampshire
Posted on August 13, 2018 — The News HeraldTip of the WeekFlying cars are the stuff of sci-fi movies not reality, or are they? Terrafugia is a Massachusetts-based company working on building flying cars and it recently secured permission to begin testing them at an airport in Nashua, … (Read More)
DAVE SAYS: A burden to help an aging parent?
Posted on August 10, 2018 — The News HeraldDear Dave,Do you believe the adult child of a senior citizen, who is physically and mentally healthy but has neglected to plan for retirement, should be burdened with providing financial assistance to that parent?Robbie Dear Robbie,Based on the wording in your … (Read More)
Animal activity closes 2 restaurants
Posted on August 9, 2018 — ZACK McDONALDPANAMA CITY — Rodent droppings and live roaches led health inspectors to issue temporary closures for two Bay County restaurants in the past month, according to official reports.In July, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations (DBPR) issued emergency closures … (Read More)
ARBOR OUTLOOK: Deflation, Baby Boomers and Alison Krauss
Posted on August 7, 2018 — Margaret R. McDowell Arbor OutlookPart one of a two-part series on deflation “Another day, another dollarThat’s what I’m working for todayAnother day, another dollarSure can’t buy my blues away.”“Another Day, Another Dollar” as performed by Alison Krauss My high school economics teacher once explained inflation by … (Read More)
Recommended summer — and anytime — tween reads
Posted on August 7, 2018 — Deena Bouknight More Content NowGeneration Z — some of whom are in or approaching tween-hood — are rediscovering books that hooked millennials or even boomers.
A lifeline for workers who face hardship between paychecks
Posted on August 6, 2018 — By Sarah Skidmore and Alexandra Olson AP Business WritersLuis Vazquez and his girlfriend were down to their last $50 after she got sick and had to miss work for a month.He already paid his rent and bills for the month, but without her income the couple couldn’t cover … (Read More)
Auto Bits: Could compact pickup trucks have a future in America?
Posted on August 6, 2018 — The News HeraldTip of the WeekThere are no longer any compact pickups in the U.S. market. The new 2019 Ford Ranger and its peers are all larger mid-sized trucks. Could automakers be missing a golden opportunity?Americans like trucks. They buy them in … (Read More)
Gulf Power, others seek increase in economic development money
Posted on August 2, 2018 — News Service of FloridaTALLAHASSEE — Three of Florida’s largest electric utilities are asking regulators to make changes that would allow them to recover more money from customers for economic-development efforts.Florida Power & Light, Gulf Power Co. and Tampa Electric Co. filed a proposal … (Read More)
PCB plans to hire 21 employees
Posted on July 31, 2018 — TYRA JACKSONDepartment heads requested 28 positions, of which 15 positions are in public safety departments.