Lakeland woman survives after walking into path of train while texting
LAKELAND — A Lakeland woman survived walking into a moving CSX train on Kentucky Avenue on Monday afternoon. About 3:15 p.m., witnesses said, Sheena Keynna, 27, of 1407 Kettles Ave., appeared to be...
View ArticleArrest ordered for woman who fled with son over circumcision
DELRAY BEACH (AP) — A judge issued an arrest order Tuesday for a Florida woman who fled with her son to prevent his circumcision and ignored a demand to appear in court. Circuit Judge Jeffrey Gillen...
View ArticleUPDATE: Dead man, gunman in Rainbow Gathering shooting identified
APALACHICOLA NATIONAL FOREST — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man they allege shot and killed one man and seriously wounded another in a shooting incident Thursday at a...
View ArticleUPDATE: Miss. State quarterback injured in PCB concert fight
PANAMA CITY BEACH — A Mississippi State quarterback was injured Monday afternoon during a brawl outside Club La Vela while on Spring Break, according to a Panama City Beach Police Department news...
View ArticleFWC: Fishing guide tied pelicans’ beaks shut
WEST BAY — Authorities have cited a local fishing guide for allegedly tying the beaks of pelicans shut after the birds interfered with his crew’s catches, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife...
View ArticlePCB church loses tax exemption after opening club
PANAMA CITY BEACH — A local church that has been hosting naked paint parties and slumber-party Sundays with the “sexiest ladies on the beach” will now have to pay taxes on the property as officers...
View ArticleMan convicted of shooting
PANAMA CITY — A jury has convicted a local man who shot a potential customer during a drug deal gone wrong. Sonny Eric Pierce, 29, was convicted Tuesday of aggravated battery with a firearm for a...
View ArticleBCSO investigating more credit fraud
PANAMA CITY — The Bay County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation into the fraudulent use of a person’s credit card information. Investigators believe the victim’s card information was...
View ArticleDog breeder pleads not guilty to animal abuse
PANAMA CITY — A woman arrested in connection with a “puppy mill” has pleaded not guilty to the now upgraded 17 felony charges of animal cruelty against her, according to court documents. Lindsay R....
View Article3 arrested for drinking without ID; first under new ordinance
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Officers have made their first arrests of visitors without identification in possession of alcohol on the beach. Three men were arrested Tuesday and charged with possessing or...
View Article2 officers shot at protest outside Ferguson police station
FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — Two officers were shot in front of the Ferguson Police Department early Thursday as demonstrators gathered after the police chief resigned in the wake of a scathing Justice...
View ArticleFamilies in shelter after fire
PANAMA CITY — Red Cross has been providing food and shelter to families displaced after Monday’s fire at the Apex Apartments in Callaway, and will continue to do so as long as necessary, officials...
View ArticlePolice honor man who helped solve crime
PANAMA CITY — An ordinary local citizen who assisted a woman abducted at gunpoint was honored by police Thursday for aiding in an arrest in the case. In December, Panama City Police arrested Freddy...
View ArticleHomeless couple charged with child neglect
PARKER — A homeless couple has been arrested on charges of child neglect after police found them camping in the woods with their 2-year-old child exposed to the elements, according to Parker Police...
View ArticlePolice announce arrests in case of dog tied to train tracks
TAMPA (AP) — Cabela, a 1-year-old mixed breed dog who was rescued after being shot and tied to railroad tracks in Tampa, has captured a nation's heart, while police have announced four arrests in...
View ArticleReward offered for arson information
PANAMA CITY — The Florida Department of Financial Services’ Division of State Fire Marshal announced Friday that the Florida Advisory Committee on Arson Prevention has offered a reward of up to $5,000...
View ArticleUPDATE: 2 hospitalized after crash, fire involving scooters, two vehicles
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Two people were injured, including one treated for burns, after a fiery crash on Front Beach Road on Thursday. Upon arrival at 3:43 p.m., officers found a 1997 Ford van on fire in...
View ArticleThree injured in shooting
BAYOU GEORGE — The Bay County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left three people injured, including one man with a gunshot wound to the face. Investigators said Joe Silva, 45, drove...
View ArticleWork planned on Thomas Drive flyover Sunday
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Bridge joint maintenance work will take place in the eastbound lanes of U.S. 98 Thomas Drive flyover in Bay County on Sunday, according to the Florida Department of Transportation....
View ArticleBCSO arrest log (March 4-9)
Information is provided by the Bay County Sheriff’s Office on people arrested on charges March 4-9. Those arrested can contact The News Herald if charges are dropped or if they are acquitted....
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