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EDA, Gulf Coast partner to bring in Butterfly Training, French aviation company
June 13, 2018 — JOHN HENDERSONButterfly Training offers numerous e-learning and Cloud-based training courses, focused on airport security, safety and dangerous goods.
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Port Panama City expansion secures first Triumph grant
Posted on June 13, 2018 — JOHN HENDERSONThe $10 million grant will help pay for major expansion of port capacity at the new East Terminal facility, supporting an estimated 400 jobs.
EDA: France’s Butterfly Training to open U.S. HQ in Panama City
Posted on June 13, 2018 — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORTButterfly Training offers numerous e-learning and Cloud-based training courses, focused on airport security, safety and dangerous goods.
McDonald’s Archways to Opportunity offers tuition aid
Posted on June 12, 2018 — COLLIN BREAUXCosta Enterprises, which owns 20 restaurants from Navarre to PCB, hopes to hire 200 people this summer.
ARBOR OUTLOOK: Sequoias, berries and the high cost of housing
Posted on June 12, 2018 — By Margaret R. McDowell Special to The News HeraldIt’s no surprise that Californians are bailing.
Sacred Heart Health System names new CEO
Posted on June 12, 2018 — Special to The News HeraldMIRAMAR BEACH — Tom VanOsdol has been appointed the chief executive officer of Sacred Heart Health System, as well as St. Vincent’s HealthCare in Jacksonville.In his new role, VanOsdol will serve as chief executive for all of Ascension’s sites of … (Read More)
Is Amazon Prime worth the higher cost?
Posted on June 12, 2018 — Deena Bouknight More Content NowAs of May 11, Amazon hiked its Prime membership rate by 20 percent. The new cost for a year’s worth of Prime perks is $119. But is it worth it? Here’s a general overview of main Prime benefits:— Free shipping … (Read More)
Airbnb grows, creates challenges for taxes, safety regulations
Posted on June 10, 2018 — JOHN HENDERSONIt’s hard to reconcile the company’s empire with the small scale of many of the rentals.
What’s it like renting an Airbnb?
Posted on June 10, 2018 — JOHN HENDERSONWe talked to a host and a guest about their experiences.
Need for speed: Kartona Electric Speedway opens in PCB
Posted on June 9, 2018 — JOHN HENDERSONThe indoor, high-speed track in the shopping center south of the Hathaway Bridge on U.S. 98.
Denver flights kick off ECP’s Super Summer Saturdays
Posted on June 9, 2018 — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORTAirport officials are anticipating there will be about 7,100 passengers arriving and departing each Saturday this summer, with 28 arrival flights and 29 departure flights.
P.C. police seek youth for Junior Citizens Police Academy
Posted on June 9, 2018 — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORTParticipants ages 12 to 17 will have the opportunity to “view the inner workings of the police department, interact with law enforcement officers and be presented with a realistic experience of how law enforcement officers train and perform their daily … (Read More)
DBPR: Roaches close pizzeria twice in 3 months
Posted on June 8, 2018 — ZACK McDONALDDante’s Pizza, in the Panama City Mall, corrected the issue that led to the closure and was allowed to reopen later in the day May 25.
Divers, volunteers keep PCB beautiful on World Oceans Day
Posted on June 8, 2018 — The News Herald“We have the world’s most beautiful beaches so we want to keep them that way,” Gulf World’s Sam Tuno said.
30A Recycle still issuing refunds after stopping pickup
Posted on June 8, 2018 — TYRA JACKSON“Fifty percent of refunds (via credit cards) have been sent, and the other percentage is being sent through checks,” Tony Bucher said.
Indoor Valparaiso shooting range loads up
Posted on June 8, 2018 — The News HeraldOwner and NBA player Tom Hammonds said he decided to build the range after identifying a “tremendous” need for one in the area.
LETTER: Rate increases just a rumor?
Posted on June 8, 2018 — The News HeraldWith regard to James Savage’s recent letter concerning the sale of Gulf Power to NextEra (“Acquisition will raise power rates,” June 4), I don’t know if their service will cost more, but this I do know: We live in a … (Read More)
Arc of the Bay Employment Highlight
Posted on June 8, 2018 — Special to The News HeraldYour future employee is a young man who has recent work experience as a volunteer custodian at the Boys and Girls Club in Springfield. He is eager to start what would be his first paid job.He prefers working day shift, … (Read More)
CELEBRATE COMMUNITY: Klothes for Kids keeps students ‘ready to succeed’
Posted on June 8, 2018 — The News HeraldOver the summer, the program collects clothing and school supplies for students of all ages and sizes.
Free seminar on business exporting next week
Posted on June 8, 2018 — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORTBusiness Beyond Borders: Facets of Exporting will be at 7:30 a.m. June 15 in Room 303 of Gulf Coast’s Advanced Technology Center.
ECP welcomes American Airlines to Bay County
Posted on June 7, 2018 — JOHN HENDERSON“We’ve been waiting so long for this,” Charlotte’s Dean Blocksom said. “When we found out about it, we said, ‘We’re going to be on that first flight. We’re going to take advantage of this.’”
Downtown P.C. scavenger hunt this weekend
Posted on June 7, 2018 — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORTPeople can win prizes by getting their map punched at participating locations and posting photos to social media with the hashtag #downtownpanamacity.
Petroleum Institute announces ‘Explore Offshore’ coalition
Posted on June 7, 2018 — Jim Turner News Service of Florida“I think that it’s really putting your head in the sand if you think that we’re not going to need a lot more oil and gas into the future and that we can rely only on alternative fuels,” one Florida … (Read More)
EDITORIAL: Trump’s tariffs will hurt our economy and our friends
Posted on June 7, 2018 — The News HeraldAlready Canada has responded with its own series of tariffs on steel products, as well as yogurt and beer kegs. And, yes, even China has threatened tariffs on imported soybeans, which is justifiably frightening America’s farmers.
Bed taxes show strong spring in PCB
Posted on June 6, 2018 — TYRA JACKSONCombined, March and April bed tax figures have risen 15 percent over 2017 in Panama City Beach.
New company moving into old Kmart building
Posted on June 6, 2018 — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORTPANAMA CITY — New life is being breathed into the former Kmart building on 15th Street.Cube Smart Self Storage is preparing to move in to the property, including refreshing the paint and adding new signage. The storage facility will be … (Read More)
ARBOR OUTLOOK: Financial forgiveness, do-overs and Frank Sinatra
Posted on June 5, 2018 — The News Herald“Regrets. … I’ve had a few. …But then again … too few to mention.”— “My Way” as performed by Frank SinatraIf you could go back to a pivotal age in your life, say 16 years old, and start over again, … (Read More)
Masons show their skills in Bricklayer 500
Posted on June 1, 2018 — STEPHANIE NUSBAUMThe team of mason Adam White and tender Mike Russ of Brunette Masonry ultimately took the title, with White laying 480 bricks in an hour with no deductions.
DAVE SAYS: Teach them while they’re still young
Posted on June 1, 2018 — The News HeraldDear Dave,My wife and I want to begin teaching our son how to make a budget and live on one. He’s 16, and he has a part-time job and a hand-me-down car. Is this a realistic idea?Mike Dear Mike,Your son is … (Read More)
The 100 deadliest days – Keeping teens safe on the road
Posted on June 1, 2018 — Nicole Wakelin BestRide.comSchools are out and summer is here. It’s time for teens to kick back, relax, and enjoy a little break before the start of the next school year. It’s also the start of the 100 Deadliest Days. This is the … (Read More)