Latest Story

A warrant issued for David Izaiah Faciane in ref. to a a strong armed robbery in Panama City

June 19, 2013
By
A warrant issued for David Izaiah Faciane in ref. to a  a strong armed robbery in Panama City

June 19, 2013   The Bay County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to locate a suspect wanted in connection to a strong armed robbery. On June 15, 2013,…

Read more »

The Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Timothy and Jessica Hayes today for Grand Theft, RELATED TO A BOAT AND MOTOR

June 19, 2013
By
The Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Timothy and Jessica Hayes today for Grand Theft, RELATED TO A BOAT AND MOTOR

The Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Timothy and Jessica Hayes today for Grand Theft charges after the owner of a boat they were supposed to repair reported…

Read more »

Panama City Police Department continues to investigate a shooting incident that occurred on June 8, 2013 Jerome Watts and Tevin Brow ARRESTED

June 19, 2013
By

The Panama City Police Department continues to investigate a shooting incident that occurred on June 8, 2013, at approximately 3:00 pm.  As listed in the previous release, Ronald L. Richardson,…

Read more »

First Read from NBC News – First Thoughts: Obama’s repeat performance in Berlin

June 19, 2013
By
First Read from NBC News – First Thoughts: Obama’s repeat performance in Berlin

Wednesday, 19 June 2013 07:01:56 PDT Obama’s repeat performance in Berlin… President talks Afghanistan, NSA surveillance, and Syria in press conference with Germany’s Merkel… House passes abortion-ban measure… CBO says…

Read more »

A Law That Seeks Balance Between Privacy and Protection from Terrorism – by Panama City Attorney Wes Pittman

June 19, 2013
By
A Law That Seeks Balance Between Privacy and Protection from Terrorism  –  by Panama City Attorney Wes Pittman

With Edward Snowden’s surprise disclosure about NSA’s surveillance of phone calls and e-mails, you may wonder if the National Security Agency is subject to any laws.  Yes, it is.  The…

Read more »

Fatal Bay County crash…. Justin Collins killed in 2301 crash

June 19, 2013
By
Fatal Bay County crash…. Justin Collins killed in 2301 crash

Read more »

COUNTY PRESS BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Paddleboard rentals & Lesson’s (PCB)

June 19, 2013
By
COUNTY PRESS BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Paddleboard rentals & Lesson’s (PCB)

We rental Paddleboards and Kayaks, daily , weekly, whatever… Daily is only $50… 4 day rental  $150… weekly $200… delivery’ and pick-up available for alittle extra… Plus we do lessons…

Read more »

Arrested in Bay County, Florida, June 18th 2013

June 19, 2013
By
Arrested in Bay County, Florida, June 18th 2013

Arrested in Bay County, Florida, June 18th 2013 Name     :  FERRIS JAMIE FRENCH Address  :  1126 DRAKE AVE PANAMA CITY FL Race     :  W Sex      :  M Age      :  48…

Read more »

Bay County Clerk of Court New Criminal Case Creation For 6/18/20

June 19, 2013
By
Bay County Clerk of Court New Criminal Case Creation For 6/18/20

Case Number 13005303MMMA Name GARY LEE MAYO   PETIT THEFT 13005304MMMW JOHN L MONLYN PASSING WORTHLESS CHECKS 13005305MMMA JESIKA L BATSON RETAIL THEFT 13005306MMMA BRANDON CHRISTOPHER RYAN POSS OF ALCOHOLIC…

Read more »

PANHANDLE COUPLE SENTENCED IN FEDERAL COURT FOR PRODUCING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

June 18, 2013
By
PANHANDLE COUPLE SENTENCED IN FEDERAL COURT FOR PRODUCING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida announced that Brandon Gillreath, 33, and Corine Motley, 25, a married couple from Mary Ester, Florida, were…

Read more »

Shae Morrison IS MISSING FROM BAY COUNTY, FLORIDA – PUBLIS HELP REQUESTED TO FIND HER

June 18, 2013
By
Shae Morrison IS MISSING FROM BAY COUNTY, FLORIDA – PUBLIS HELP REQUESTED TO FIND HER

The Bay County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find twenty-one year old Shae Morrison. At 11:00 a.m. today, June 18, 2013, a missing person report was…

Read more »

First Read from NBC News June 18th 2013

June 18, 2013
By
First Read from NBC News June 18th 2013

First Thoughts: It could have been worse Tuesday, 18 June 2013 06:14:38 PDT Obama at the G-8: It could have been worse… Germany visit: 2013 vs. 2008… Obama on Syria,…

Read more »

Block Party – presented by the Downtown Improvement Board, Panama City

June 18, 2013
By

The   Panama   City   Community   Redevelopment   Agency   (CRA)   and   the Downtown Improvement Board are jointly hosting a new business Block Party event this evening from 5 pm to 7 pm at…

Read more »

Arrest Logs for Bay County, Florida, June 17th 2013

June 18, 2013
By
Arrest Logs for Bay County, Florida, June 17th 2013

Name     :  APOLINAR ROVELO LOPEZ Address  :  1509 FAIRLAND AVE. PANAMA CITY FL Race     :  H Sex      :  M Age      :  40 Date     :  06/17/2013 Offense  :  NONMOVING TRAFFIC VIOL…

Read more »

Grand Opening of the FREEDOM BOAT CLUB – Friday and Saturday

June 18, 2013
By
Grand Opening of the FREEDOM BOAT CLUB – Friday and Saturday

The Freedom Boat Club of Bay County is celebrating opening it’s doors by a 2 day Open House for all on Friday and Saturday, 21st & 22nd of June.  We…

Read more »

Bay County Applications for Marriage June 17th 2013

June 18, 2013
By
Bay County Applications for Marriage  June 17th 2013

Read more »

Bay County Clerk of Court New Criminal Case Creation For 6/17/2013

June 18, 2013
By
Bay County Clerk of Court New Criminal Case Creation For 6/17/2013

Case Number 13000000MMMA Name EDDIE D BAUGH   VIOLATIONS RIGHT OF WAY 13000000MMMA CANDIDA J PRATT VIOLATIONS RIGHT OF WAY 13000000MMMA HALLEE A MCLEOD VIOLATIONS RIGHT OF WAY 13001881CFMA JIMMY…

Read more »

Deputies arrested 41 suspects last week as part of an online child predator sting…

June 17, 2013
By
Deputies arrested 41 suspects last week as part of an online child predator sting…

Deputies arrested 41 suspects last week as part of an online child predator sting that spanned several counties throughout the Bay area and central Florida. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd…

Read more »

FWC CHARGES for keeping small alligators in an ice chest behind a residence

June 17, 2013
By
FWC CHARGES for keeping small alligators in an ice chest behind a residence

FWC DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORT June 7 – 13, 2013          LEON COUNTY Officer Greg Louque was dispatched to a complaint regarding a subject keeping small alligators in an…

Read more »

Todd Allen Herendeen – Local Entertainer On His Way To A Red Carpet Event

June 17, 2013
By
Todd Allen Herendeen  – Local Entertainer On His Way To A Red Carpet Event

Todd Allen Herendeen Invited to Hollywood, CA June 25, 2013, to perform hit song “My Name Is America” to open the Red Carpet Event “Celebrating the Life and Legacy of…

Read more »

Cassandra R Elder – Felon in possession of ammunition arrested – Marianna Police Department

June 17, 2013
By
Cassandra R Elder – Felon in possession of ammunition arrested – Marianna Police Department

Agency Making Release: Marianna Police Department      Date of Press Release: 03/15/2013       Subject of Release: Felon in possession of ammunition arrested Arrestee:     Cassandra R Elder             B/F      …

Read more »

According to facebook posting by NewsChannel 7 : a Marine from Southport – Jared Brown graduated from Deane Bozeman School in 2011 – was killed yesterday in Afghanistan

June 17, 2013
By
According to facebook posting by NewsChannel 7 : a Marine from Southport – Jared Brown graduated from Deane Bozeman School in 2011 – was killed yesterday in Afghanistan

According to facebook posting: It as been learned a young Marine from Southport was killed yesterday in Afghanistan. Jared Brown graduated from Deane Bozeman School in 2011. At this time,…

Read more »

ARRESTED in Bay County Florida, June 14th – 16th 2013

June 17, 2013
By
ARRESTED in Bay County Florida, June 14th – 16th 2013

Name     :  CHARLES LAMAR GOODIN Address  :  374 HONEY HILL RD WEWAHITCHKA FL Race     :  W Sex      :  M Age      :  30 Date     :  06/14/2013 Offense  :  KNOWINGLY DRIVE WHILE…

Read more »

Robert Fred Phillips – pepper-sprayed and tased – ARRESTED – Battery-Domestic Violence Aggravated Assault on a L.E.O. 4 Cts Resisting Arrest with Violence Depriving Crime Victim of Medical Care

June 16, 2013
By
Robert Fred Phillips –  pepper-sprayed and tased – ARRESTED – Battery-Domestic Violence  Aggravated Assault on a L.E.O. 4 Cts  Resisting Arrest with Violence Depriving Crime Victim of Medical Care

On 6-16-13 at approximately 3:42 pm the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance at 3704 Hwy 71 North. Upon arrival, Jackson County Fire Rescue personnel advised that…

Read more »

President Obama Proclaims June 16-22 as National Small Business Week

June 16, 2013
By
President Obama Proclaims June 16-22 as National Small Business Week

President Obama Proclaims June 16-22 as National Small Business Week “In America, we believe that anyone willing to work hard and take risks can get their good idea off the…

Read more »

Happy Fathers Day from the Publisher of the COUNTY PRESS

June 15, 2013
By
Happy Fathers Day from the Publisher of the COUNTY PRESS

Read more »

“Protecting Paradise” By Katie Purcell

June 15, 2013
By
“Protecting Paradise” By Katie Purcell

Creating the next generation that cares Many law enforcement agencies practice community-oriented policing philosophies. Now, more than ever, officers are getting involved in their communities, reaching out to youth to…

Read more »

Facebook defends against Prism allegations, releases surveillance numbers

June 15, 2013
By
Facebook defends against Prism allegations, releases surveillance numbers

By Cassie Fambro | cfambro@al.com Email the author | Follow on Twitter on June 15, 2013 at 3:23 AM, updated June 15, 2013 at 3:34 AM Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg…

Read more »

President Obama discusses Father’s Day and notes that nothing substitutes for the love and support of the presence of a parent in a child’s life.

June 15, 2013
By
President Obama discusses Father’s Day and notes that nothing substitutes for the love and support of the presence of a parent in a child’s life.

DAILY SNAPSHOT Saturday, June 15, 2013 Featured Celebrating Father’s Day Weekend President Obama discusses Father’s Day and notes that nothing substitutes for the love and support of the presence of…

Read more »

NEWS FROM: Pathways Christian Recovery Ministries

June 15, 2013
By
NEWS FROM: Pathways Christian Recovery Ministries

Matthew Dean,  who just completed  7th  grade at North Bay Haven School, used his personal knowledge of Pathways Christian Recovery Ministries to prepare an informational poster and educate his teachers…

Read more »

Applications for marriage made in Bay County Florida – June 14th 2013

June 15, 2013
By
Applications for marriage made in Bay County Florida – June 14th 2013

Read more »

Bay County Clerk of Court New Criminal Case Creation For 6/14/2013

June 15, 2013
By
Bay County Clerk of Court New Criminal Case Creation For 6/14/2013

  Case Number13001863CFMA NameROBIN DENISE OWENS POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE 13001864CFMA RODERICK DEVON WHEELER BURGLARY OF OCCUPIED DWELLING UNARMED 13001865CFMA JONATHAN WAYNE WILLIAMS DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED- 13001866CFMA CALEB…

Read more »

Benjamin Isaiah Miller arrested by PCBPD for Unlawful sexual activity with a minor

June 15, 2013
By
Benjamin Isaiah Miller arrested by PCBPD for Unlawful sexual activity with a minor

Offense/Iucident: Unlawful sexual activity with a minor Date/Time: June 15th, 2013 @ 12:53 a.m. Location:  Henry Avenue, Panama City Beach, Florida The Panama City Beach Police Department announces the arrest…

Read more »

Attorney General Bondi’s Weekly Briefing – June 14 2013

June 14, 2013
By
Attorney General Bondi’s Weekly Briefing – June 14 2013

  PROTECTING FLORIDIANS | TEXT VERSION | EN ESPAÑOL Attorney General Bondi’s Weekly Briefing My Consumer Protection Division works each day to protect Floridians from unfair and deceptive trade practices.…

Read more »

Nap Nanny and Chill Infant Recliners Recalled by Baby Matters LLC After Five Infant Deaths; CPSC, Firm Settle Administrative Litigation

June 14, 2013
By
Nap Nanny and Chill Infant Recliners Recalled by Baby Matters LLC After Five Infant Deaths; CPSC, Firm Settle Administrative Litigation

Release Date: June 14, 2013    Release Number: 13-216 Nap Nanny and Chill Infant Recliners Recalled by Baby Matters LLC After Five Infant Deaths; CPSC, Firm Settle Administrative Litigation WASHINGTON, D.C.–In…

Read more »

Robert Wendell Scott Jr. entered a plea to the charge of Theft of Copper or other Nonferrous Metals from a Communications Service Provider ten (10) years in the Department of Corrections to be followed by twenty (20) years of probation

June 14, 2013
By

STATE V. ROBERT WENDELL SCOTT JR.–  On Wednesday June 12, 2013, the defendant Robert Wendell Scott Jr. entered a plea to the charge of Theft of Copper or other Nonferrous…

Read more »

Authorities discover marijuana patch – two arrested

June 14, 2013
By
Authorities discover marijuana patch – two arrested

On June 12, 2013 the Walton Correctional Institute (WCI) K-9 team was conducting a training exercise in the area of Fish Or Cut Bait Road in DeFuniak Springs when they…

Read more »

GOVERNOR SCOTT SIGNS 60 BILLS INTO LAW TODAY

June 14, 2013
By
GOVERNOR SCOTT SIGNS 60 BILLS INTO LAW TODAY

June 14, 2013        TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott signed the following bills into law today: HB 55             Deceptive & Unfair Trade Practices – This bill amends…

Read more »

Randall R. Johnson (19) of Pridhen St. PC, arrested by PCBPD for GRAND THEFT & BURGLARY

June 14, 2013
By
Randall R. Johnson (19) of Pridhen St. PC, arrested by PCBPD for GRAND THEFT & BURGLARY

Offense/Incident:    GRAND THEFT & BURGLARY Date/Time:             JUNE 14,2013   @ 1511 HOURS Location: SEAHAVEN  BEACH  MOTEL The Panama  City Beach  Police  Department   announces  the arrest  of Randall  R. Johnson,  19 years …

Read more »

Clay Dewitt Brunson arrested in Marianna – burglary and grand theft

June 14, 2013
By
Clay Dewitt Brunson arrested in Marianna – burglary and grand theft

Arrestee:    Clay Dewitt Brunson            B/M            22 years of age     4366 Pearl Street Lot 21     Marianna, Florida 32448 Charges:    Burglary Grand Theft Auto         …

Read more »

Confidence Scam – Marianna Police ARREST Patricia Diane McDowell of Memphis, TN

June 14, 2013
By
Confidence Scam – Marianna Police ARREST Patricia Diane McDowell of Memphis, TN

Agency Making Release: Marianna Police Department      Date of Release: 06/13/2012      Subject of Release: Confidence Scam Arrestee: Patricia Diane McDowell B/F 53Yoa     189 Wesley Oaks Cir. Memphis, TN    Charge: Grand Theft,…

Read more »

NEWS FROM: First Amendment Foundation

June 14, 2013
By
NEWS FROM: First Amendment Foundation

June 14, 2013 – In This Issue: MORE SUNSHINE LAW EXEMPTIONS, BUT ALSO SOME PROGRESS – OUR 2013 LEGISLATIVE SESSION FINAL REPORT STATE LEGISLATOR MIKE FASANO WINS 2012 PETE WEITZEL/FRIEND…

Read more »

Arrest logs for Bay County – Florida, June 13th 2013

June 14, 2013
By
Arrest logs for Bay County – Florida, June 13th 2013

Name     :  RODNEY DEVONN HARRIS Address  :  1311 ROOSEVELT DR PANAMA CITY FL Race     :  B Sex      :  M Age      :  40 Date     :  06/13/2013 Offense  :  FTPF:PETIT THEFT Bond    …

Read more »

First Read from NBC News – Friday, 14 June 2013

June 14, 2013
By
First Read from NBC News –  Friday, 14 June 2013

First Thoughts: What’s the endgame for Syria? Friday, 14 June 2013 06:13:23 PDT What’s the endgame for Syria?… And what happens next week at the G-8 summit in Northern Ireland……

Read more »

Marriage applications made in Bay County, Florida June 13th 2013

June 14, 2013
By
Marriage applications made in Bay County, Florida June 13th 2013

Read more »

Bay County Clerk of Court New Criminal Case Creation For 6/13/2013

June 14, 2013
By
Bay County Clerk of Court New Criminal Case Creation For 6/13/2013

13001860CFMA VAN BRIAN BARTON CRIMINAL USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION 13001860CFMA VAN BRIAN BARTON UTTERING A FORGED INSTRUMENT 13005235MMMA SYNTREKA YANERA SHAPRELL WILLIAMS RESIST OFFICER WITHOUT VIOLENCE 13005235MMMA SYNTREKA YANERA SHAPRELL…

Read more »

GOVERNOR SCOTT AND AMAZON ANNOUNCE PROPOSAL TO CREATE JOBS IN FLORIDA – Amazon poised to create more than 3,000 jobs in the state

June 13, 2013
By
GOVERNOR SCOTT AND AMAZON ANNOUNCE PROPOSAL TO CREATE JOBS IN FLORIDA – Amazon poised to create more than 3,000 jobs in the state

JUNE 13, 2013 Tallahassee – Governor Rick Scott and Amazon today announced Amazon’s proposal to create more than 3,000 full time jobs with benefits and more than $300 million in…

Read more »

Drug Raids Net 11 Early Morning Arrests

June 13, 2013
By

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, and the Apalachicola and Carrabelle Police Departments had been working for a while on the latest series of narcotics cases. There were a total of…

Read more »

READ WHAT THE Brit’s are saying about Panama City Beach…The Florida you don’t know: White sands and perfect sunsets on the Panhandle

June 13, 2013
By
READ WHAT THE Brit’s are saying about Panama City Beach…The Florida you don’t know: White sands and perfect sunsets on the Panhandle

By Richard Browning PUBLISHED: 07:36 EST, 13 June 2013 | UPDATED: 07:47 EST, 13 June 2013 Think of Florida and you’ll probably conjure up images of Disney World and the…

Read more »

FWC treats Bay County lakes where invasive plant found

June 13, 2013
By
FWC treats Bay County lakes where invasive plant found

For the second time in less than five years, an introduced aquatic plant has been found in two small adjoining lakes in Bay County near Bayhead Landing and close to…

Read more »