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Mexico Beach firm recognized

Posted on — JOHN HENDERSON

PANAMA CITY — Mexico Beach-based Kerigan Marketing Associates has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing FSU alumni-owned businesses.The company was named to Florida State University’s inaugural “Seminole 100” in a ceremony March 3 at FSU’s University Center in Doak Campbell … (Read More)




County approves $37M sports park

Posted on — JOHN HENDERSON

When it is complete, the project, located on 210 acres on the east end of Panama City Beach within the Breakfast Point development, is proposed to consist of an outdoor field complex, an indoor sports center and a new elementary … (Read More)



2 Dollar Generals renovated in Bay County

Posted on — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORT

PANAMA CITY — Dollar General has completed two local remodels to expand their food options.The Dollar General at 2226 E. Fifth St. in Panama City and 7726 State 77 in Southport have been redone to stock produce as well as more … (Read More)



Uber sued after covering up data stolen by hackers

Posted on — The Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania’s attorney general is suing the ride-hailing company Uber, saying it broke state law when it failed to notify thousands of drivers for a year that hackers stole their personal information.The lawsuit filed Monday in Philadelphia said hackers … (Read More)



iHeart is said to plan bankruptcy

Posted on — Emma Orr Bloomberg Business

Despite a year of negotiations on a restructuring plan, a formal support agreement still isn’t in place with the most-senior lenders, and the creditors aren’t in restricted talks with the company, said the people, who asked not to be identified … (Read More)


Panama City pool company named best new franchise

Posted on — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORT

PANAMA CITY — A Panama City company was named the year’s Best New Franchise Start by America’s Swimming Pool Company.Nick Carver, owner of the Panama City ASP, was selected among 17 new franchises for the company’s nationwide award, based on … (Read More)









DAVE SAYS: Debt and income crisis

Posted on — The News Herald

Dear Dave,I received a call the other day from a company saying it could negotiate the balance on my credit cards to a lesser amount. The caller also said they could get me a zero-percent interest rate until the debts … (Read More)



Arbor Wealth to host investing presentation

Posted on — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORT

Arbor Wealth Management, LLC, a fee-only, fiduciary registered investment advisory firm, will host a presentation titled: “Investing in a Volatile, Late-Stage Bull Market” in the Arbor Wealth Conference Room in Miramar Beach at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.Investors already … (Read More)






Small business courses offered at Panama City Mall

Posted on — NEWS HERALD STAFF REPORT

PANAMA CITY — The Florida Small Business Development Center will offer several courses from its Panama City location in the next month.“Required Records for Successful Businesses”: 2-4 p.m. Feb. 22. Learn to process, compare, compile and analyze your business records.“Grow … (Read More)




SNEAK PEEK: Cracker Barrel opening in April

Posted on — KATIE LANDECK

PANAMA CITY — Get ready for comfort food.Management of the new Cracker Barrel on 23rd Street anticipate the restaurant will be serving the public by mid-April. The exact date is expected be announce in mid-March.In the meantime, Cracker Barrel is … (Read More)