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PANAMA CITY — Local first responders were honored at the Bay County Chamber of Commerce’s annual First Responder Appreciation Luncheon on Nov. 8 at FSU Panama City. A candidate from each discipline (Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, and Dispatch) received a … (Read More)
Q: I use my laptop mostly for word processing. My old one is failing. I bought a new one. A disaster!The latest Windows 10 update has removed the option of disabling the touchpad when a mouse is connected. Even with … (Read More)
Dear Dave: Does the amount you advise saving for a beginner emergency fund in Baby Step 1 double for a couple, or does it stay the same? — CharlieDear Charlie: Whether you’re single or married, Baby Step 1 of my … (Read More)
Destin healthy-eating restaturant Everkrisp will close its Destin location, but employees say its Miramar Beach location will stay open.
“Airplane Mode” has you sitting in a window seat in economy class for a six-hour commercial flight. The entire six hours.
Your future employee is an individual with a background in medical and clerical work. She is seeking part time work in an office setting where she can utilize her experience as well as her natural ability to interact and relate … (Read More)
The two biggest newspaper chains in the country are on the verge of combining after shareholders of both gave green lights to the $1.13 billion deal Thursday morning.New Media Investment Group, which operates under its GateHouse Media subsidiary, is expected … (Read More)
A $75 Costco coupon currently making the rounds on social media isn’t real, the retailer says.The coupon has been shared on Facebook thousands of times in recent days, according to CNN Business.”While we love our fans and our members, this … (Read More)
Q: I wonder why you did not recommend to Brenda S. (Geek Note: IGTM No. 630, Aug. 24, 2019) and others to try a Linux system on an older, low memory computer?I have been using Linux Peppermint system for a … (Read More)
A man tells Dave he doesn’t seem to have the restraint to keep himself out of debt and wants a plan to get out of the red and stay out.
PANAMA CITY — Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center broke ground Thursday on a new, freestanding emergency medical services building.The facility, which will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, will open in May. The groundbreaking was held at … (Read More)
When it comes to video games, the newest and flashiest graphics along with the latest gameplay innovations are always a treat. At the same time, it’s sometimes nice to get reacquainted with a classic.“Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion … (Read More)
DETROIT — Union workers at Ford will start voting Monday on a proposed four-year contract that includes wage increases and more than $6 billion for investments at 19 plants.The United Auto Workers said Friday that its National UAW-Ford council voted … (Read More)
NEW YORK — Barneys New York, which once reigned in the world of high fashion, is now being sold piece by piece.The iconic department store retailer, founded in 1923, was officially sold on Friday to fashion licensing company Authentic Brands … (Read More)
Every day someone asks Jose Javier Rodriguez about his footwear.The state senator from Miami wears suits to work like most male lawmakers, but he pairs them with black rain boots with #ActOnClimate written on them in big white letters.The idea … (Read More)
Luxury apartments will be the first development in the 32-acre Urban Blu Planned Urban Development zone in unincorporated Panama City Beach.
Q: Microsoft says it will end support of Office 2010 on Oct. 31. Because I have 2010 on three desktops and two laptops (all for personal use only) purchasing replacements would be quite expensive. The computers all have AVG Ultimate … (Read More)
Owner Avery Adcock has nothing but praise for his loyal employees and customers, who kept the business going after the category 5 storm knocked their original location out of action.
Dear Dave: Is it OK to give very young children an allowance? — ChristieDear Christie: Teaching kids there’s an emotional connection between work and money is one of the best things you can do as a parent. Once your kids … (Read More)
Marijuana farmer Mike Nee saved a strain of pot called Chemdog. Today, he grows crops in Ruskin and lives in Osprey, as his employer, One Plant, hopes to dominate the Florida market.
Retailers are duking it out like never before, rolling out all sorts of time-savers in hopes of earning your business.The latest example: Walmart said this week that is debuting drive-up alcohol pickup at about 2,000 of its stores in 29 … (Read More)
Star Wars fans will finish 2019 in high fashion, with a new TV show, movie and video game all set to debut in the next two months.
Your future employee is a man who is reliable and hard-working with a long work history in Panama City. He lost his job because the business he was working at closed due to damages caused by Hurricane Michael. He has … (Read More)
“Well those cars never seem to stop coming…Keep those lines and machines humming.””Car Wash,” as performed by Rose RoyceArt and his wife Kerry own three executive car wash locations.There are 36 employees. Even though it strained their budget, the couple … (Read More)
The PortMiami announcement comes as Virgin Trains continues to expand its footprint across South Florida, including potentially to Boca Raton and palm Beach Gardens.
Publix recently added self check-out lines to two Florida locations where shoppers can scan, bag and pay for their purchases without human help.
On Halloween in Florida, those who love it will shovel out up to $86.27 to celebrate — most of which will be spent on the state’s favorite candy.
Three new apartment complexes going up in South Walton should give the area an economic boost
Gloria Feeney, Executive Officer of Bay Building Industries Association (BBIA), was recently awarded the prestigious Eagle Award from Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA).
One of the nation’s largest retailers is largely getting out of the fur business.Macy’s will phase out real furs — including fox, mink and sable — by February 2021.Bloomingdale’s, which is owned by Macy’s, will do the same.Both chains will … (Read More)