News across Bay County

Report states Florida’s disaster-recovery funding might be at risk
A new Florida Policy Institute (FPI) report indicates the state’s disaster-recovery efforts might be at risk of losing funding. Counties like Monroe, Lee, Bay, Taylor and Sarasota are predicted to be the most affected. FPI identified two potential threats: Florida ballot’s…

Panama City Honors Lives Lost and Legacy of Service at 25th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
The City is honored to partner with Bay County, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office and Tyndall Air Force Base, alongside local leaders, military personnel, first responders and surrounding agencies, to remember all who served on 9/11.

A Safe Start to the School Year
Whether students are traveling by bus, walking, biking, or riding in a vehicle, everyone has a role to play in helping create a safe environment as the new school year begins.

CRA Board Approves Revised Meeting Schedule for Fiscal Year 2027
Beginning in October 2026, the CRA Board will transition from holding both a regular Board meeting and a virtual workshop each month to an alternating monthly schedule.

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Automated School Speed Zone Enforcement Begins August 10, 2026
Full enforcement of the City of Panama City’s automated photo enforcement program will begin on August 10, 2026, in 9 designated school zones throughout the community.

City Celebrates Groundbreaking at Joe Moody Harris Park
City officials and community members gathered for the ceremonial turning of dirt, with golden shovels in hand, to commemorate the start of improvements that will transform the park into a renewed recreational space for residents and visitors to enjoy.