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DAVE SAYS: Keep your dignity and work your way out
January 10, 2020 — Melissa ClemmonsA young couple is carrying a ridiculous amount of debt on a pair of cars. You can imagine what Dave’s reaction to that bit of news is!
Category Archives: Local Business
Haney looks to combat low numbers of aviation mechanics
Posted on January 10, 2020 — Tony MixonFor Haney, few students have registered for the aviation program this semester — so few in fact that the registration deadline for the program was extended another week, so classes would start on Monday Jan. 13.
Student loan debt doubles, is progressive call for forgiveness best option?
Posted on January 10, 2020 — Jeff Ostrowski The Palm Beach PostOutsized student loans have caught the attention of Democratic party presidential candidates Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. They advocate forgiving large chunks of student debt.
Florida chamber’s economist predicts more jobs, population
Posted on January 9, 2020 — By Bobby Caina Calvan The Associated Press“The big threat I see coming that will affect Florida’s economy is the impact that a $15 minimum wage will have on our state. Increases in the minimum wage sound like a good idea to many people, but what happens … (Read More)
Study determines St. Johns County is richest in Florida
Posted on January 6, 2020 — The Record staff reportsThe business, which runs a financial news and opinion company, reviewed U.S. Census Bureau data to find the richest county in each state based on median household income, according to a news release.
Bay hospital ended 2019 with more beds, workers as planned
Posted on January 5, 2020 — Patrick McCrelessPANAMA CITY — Upon stepping from the elevator onto the fifth floor of Ascension Sacred Heart Bay’s south tower, the scent was immediately apparent.The smell of newness.Like, new car smell new.“You cannot get a safer hospital,” Health Evans, president of … (Read More)
Local gyms prepare for influx of new year’s resolution fitness seekers
Posted on January 4, 2020 — Tony MixonGeneral New Year’s resolutions are traveling, getting out of debt, or quitting smoking. One of the top New Year’s resolutions is getting fit or losing weight.
Local gyms prepare for influx of new year’s resolution fitness seekers
Posted on January 4, 2020 — Tony MixonGeneral New Year’s resolutions are traveling, getting out of debt, or quitting smoking. One of the top New Year’s resolutions is getting fit or losing weight.
Anchorage Children’s Home
Posted on January 4, 2020 — The News HeraldOn Dec. 20, the Sleep Center Superstores in Panama City donated nine Sealy mattresses to Anchorage Children’s Home, a non-profit organization that provides a continuum of care for at-risk, abused and neglected children, youth and their families.“Operation of a group … (Read More)
IT’S GEEK TO ME: Changing drivers might correct problem
Posted on January 3, 2020 — Jeff Werner Its Geek to MeTo view additional content, comment on articles, or submit a question of your own, visit my website at ItsGeekToMe.co (not .com!)
DAVE SAYS: How to make goals and resolutions become reality
Posted on January 3, 2020 — Dave Ramsey Syndicated columnistYou have to formulate a plan that turns your dreams into bite-sized pieces of progress that will gradually create a big event in your life.
Local hospitals tout major improvements, look forward to 2020
Posted on January 1, 2020 — Tony AdameSince 2015, HCA Healthcare’s North Florida Division has invested more than $305 million in improvements to Panhandle medical facilities.
Trump in Palm Beach: Some residents complain, but pizzeria owner likes the added business
Posted on December 29, 2019 — The News HeraldWhile President Donald Trump’s visits to Palm Beach County can be disruptive at times, at least one business owner is making out, selling pizzas by the dozen to Secret Service agents.
Test Drive: 5 favorite cars of 2019
Posted on December 29, 2019 — By Greg Zyla More Content NowThis week, we present our five favorite test drives of last year. Included are cars only, as next week we’ll feature our five best test drives for SUVs, trucks, minivans, etc. So here we go with our five car test … (Read More)
Hibbett Sports is reopened at new location
Posted on December 29, 2019 — Tony MixonThe store has reopened in a new location at 635 W. 23rd St., in the same plaza as Walmart and Big Lots.
Hibbett Sports reopens at new location
Posted on December 29, 2019 — Tony MixonThe store has reopened in a new location at 635 W. 23rd St., in the same plaza as Walmart and Big Lots.
Local businesses recap holiday shopping season
Posted on December 28, 2019 — Tony MixonPANAMA CITY — Christmas shopping this year in Panama City was vastly different than last year, a couple of months after Hurricane Michael.For local businesses in St. Andrews there has still been an adjustment for their customer base. Michele Monastra, … (Read More)
Champagne and shoes: Luxury stores adapt to changing shopper
Posted on December 25, 2019 — Anne Dinnocenzio Associated PressFor luxury department stores that once had a lock on where the well-heeled could shop, that has forced them to reimagine their approach. They now offer new services as well as food and alcohol to lure back customers who were … (Read More)
Florida’s jobless rate dips to 3.1%, lowest since 2006
Posted on December 23, 2019 — The News HeraldOnly twice in the past 40 years has the unemployment rate been as low.
Florida unemployment: By the numbers
Posted on December 23, 2019 — The News HeraldTALLAHASSEE — Saying Florida’s unemployment rate is at a “historic low,” the state Department of Economic Opportunity on Friday released jobless figures for November.Here are November’s county unemployment rates:— Monroe County: 1.8 percent— St. Johns County: 2.2 percent— Okaloosa County: … (Read More)
Cars We Remember: Vintage race cars, C3 Corvettes and post-muscle car memories
Posted on December 22, 2019 — By Greg Zyla More Content NowQ: Greg, with all the talk about the great new C8 mid-engine Corvette, do you feel the C3 generation Corvettes built after 1974 are decent buys in the collector car hobby? I am currently browsing the internet and looking at … (Read More)
BUZ LIVINGSTON: Roth IRAs have advantages over 403B plans
Posted on December 20, 2019 — Buz Livingston Just Plain TalkSetting up a Roth IRA takes time and effort, but for most people, their effort will pay handsomely.
St. Joe holds open house on marina hotel concept plan
Posted on December 20, 2019 — Jacqueline BostickSt. Joe Company held an open house Thursday at the Panama City Center for the Arts, at which the public was invited to view renderings of the $20 million, 120-room bay front project.
IT’S GEEK TO ME: What virus protections are good enough for you?
Posted on December 20, 2019 — Jeff Werner Its Geek to MeGod Mode is a special folder that contains a grouped list of over 200 tools to help you perform maintenance tasks on your computer.
Triumph proposes fast-track construction training
Posted on December 20, 2019 — WENDY VICTORAThe Triumph Gulf Coast Board recently decided to provide up to $1.4 million in funding for training construction workers at technical schools in areas in and near communities ravaged by last year’s Hurricane Michael.
St. Joe Company breaks ground on first airport hotel
Posted on December 19, 2019 — Tony AdameThe Hilton Garden Inn, scheduled to open in first quarter 2021, will be approximately 10 miles closer to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport than any other hotel in the area.
Verizon donates tech products to family, $100k to education foundation
Posted on December 16, 2019 — Jacqueline BostickIn addition to the gifts, including everything from iPads to JBL speakers, Bryan also presented a $100,000 check to Janet Kessler, executive director at Bay Education Foundation, who accepted the check on behalf of the foundation.
IT’S GEEK TO ME: FAT, NTFS and the missing bytes
Posted on December 13, 2019 — Jeff Werner Its Geek to MeQ: I was recently doing some routine file work on a Windows 10 system. I noticed that for one particular file, the directory listing showed that it had over 400 bytes of data in it, but when I looked at … (Read More)
The history of sugar in Florida: Here’s the scoop
Posted on December 9, 2019 — The News HeraldFlorida plays a huge role in the multibillion-dollar sugar industry. But where did it all start? For more Florida history, check out Florida Time, a weekly column and newsletter that features Sunshine State everything. Sign up by texting FLORIDATIME to … (Read More)
23rd Street Pep Boys is back open and ready for business
Posted on December 9, 2019 — Tony MixonAlmost 14 months after Hurricane Michael, Pep Boys celebrates opening back up in the high-traffic area of 23rd Street.