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Yearly Archives: 2018




Mall movie theater opens amid tensions

Posted on — ZACK McDONALD

PANAMA CITY — Tensions at the Panama City Mall stole the spotlight this weekend when a grand re-opening of the mall movie theater led to operators of the mall calling police.According to Panama City Police Department reports, officers arrived about … (Read More)



Slow condo market delays ‘Baby Grande’

Posted on — The News Herald

DESTIN — It’s been two years since Legendary President and CEO Peter Bos announced he was planning to move forward with the second and final phase of the HarborWalk Village development.Bos said in November 2016 that the new development phase … (Read More)



DBPR closes 2 restaurants in October

Posted on — ZACK McDONALD

PANAMA CITY — Separated by a cataclysmic storm, inspectors temporarily shuttered two Bay County restaurants for either operating without proper licensing or sightings of storm-awakened rodents in October, according to official reports.Last month, the Florida Department of Business and Professional … (Read More)


Panama City Beach Marathon scales back

Posted on — TONY SIMMONS

PANAMA CITY BEACH — In the weeks after Hurricane Michael struck the coast, people have started thinking in the long term again. No longer are they metaphorically sprinting to meet their immediate needs, they’re shifting to think about the greater … (Read More)











Another Jimmy Buffett project set for PCB

Posted on — By Ed Offley Special to the News Herald

PANAMA CITY BEACH — For tourists and residents alike, it’s going to get a lot easier to find that lost shaker of salt.For the second time this year, plans have been unveiled for a major land development in Bay County … (Read More)



Another Jimmy Buffet project set for PCB

Posted on — By Ed Offley Special to the News Herald

PANAMA CITY BEACH – For tourists and residents alike, it’s going to get a lot easier to find that lost shaker of salt.For the second time this year, plans have been unveiled for a major land development in Bay County … (Read More)


Another Jimmmy Buffet project set for PCB

Posted on — By Ed Offley Special to the News Herald

PANAMA CITY BEACH – For tourists and residents alike, it’s going to get a lot easier to find that lost shaker of salt.For the second time this year, plans have been unveiled for a major land development in Bay County … (Read More)


Restaurants serving Thanksgiving menus, buffets

Posted on — JAN WADDY

PANAMA CITY — Even if you aren’t at home this year, you can still enjoy Thanksgiving favorites at area restaurants.Restaurants serving traditional Thanksgiving Day meals Thursday, Nov. 22, include:CHEWIE’S KITCHEN, 9952 Hutchison Blvd., No. 200, Panama City Beach; 850-234-3248; chewieskitchen.com: 2 … (Read More)


Citizens avoids major hit from Michael

Posted on — By Jim Saunders The News Service of Florida

TALLAHASSEE — While the toll from Hurricane Michael continues to mount in Northwest Florida, the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has avoided a major financial hit.Citizens had 3,189 claims as of Wednesday from the monster storm that made landfall Oct. … (Read More)



Hotel coming to Bay airport

Posted on — By Ed Offley Special to the News Herald

WEST BAY — The Northwest Beaches International Airport soon will have an essential addition: a full-service airport hotel.The St. Joe Company has announced plans to break ground in early 2019 on a 110- to 125-room hotel on the airport grounds … (Read More)


When will internet be restored?

Posted on — COLLIN BREAUX

BAY COUNTY — The wait for internet service to be restored to the east side of the Hathaway Bridge has some people growing impatient.With water, power and other utilities restored after Hurricane Michael, one reader asked through our Bay Asked … (Read More)


Executive chef makes local connections at Havana

Posted on — The News Herald

ROSEMARY BEACH — Executive Chef James T. Neale II helms the kitchen at The Pearl Hotel’s flagship restaurant, Havana Beach Bar & Grill, creating modern Gulf Coast American cuisine with vibrant Cuban influences. Chef’s PalateName: James T. Neale IIRestaurant: The Pearl … (Read More)


Executive chef makes local connections at Havana

Posted on — The News Herald

ROSEMARY BEACH — Executive Chef James T. Neale II helms the kitchen at The Pearl Hotel’s flagship restaurant, Havana Beach Bar & Grill, creating modern Gulf Coast American cuisine with vibrant Cuban influences. Chef’s PalateName: James T. Neale IIRestaurant: The Pearl … (Read More)