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Man accused in plan to kill judges to have mental evaluation

PANAMA CITY — A man accused of contracting the abduction and assassinations of two local judges will be mentally evaluated in preparation to use insanity as his defense against the charges, according...

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Convicted killer to ask for new sentence amid Florida court ruling

PANAMA CITY — A man who was 17 years old when he was convicted of killing a man over a botched steroid robbery plot will be arguing for a new sentence, according to court officials. Attorneys and...

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Part of Baldwin Road to close for at least 45 days

LYNN HAVEN — Travel Baldwin Road? Starting Monday, you may need to find a new route. A portion of the road will be closed for at least 45 days. During the roadwork, which is being done by Roberts and...

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Teen gets 4 years probation in connection with fatal beating

PANAMA CITY — One of four men charged in connection with the death of a man who was beaten lifeless in front of his son during a confrontation at a field party was sentenced to probation Friday. John...

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Ex-BP exec David Rainey not guilty of lying in oil spill

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Friday's acquittal of a former high-ranking BP executive charged with lying to investigators looking into the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill marked the latest setback for federal...

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BCSO arrest log May 27-June 3

Information is provided by the Bay County Sheriff’s Office on people arrested on charges May 27 through June 3. Those arrested can contact The News Herald if charges are dropped or if they are...

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BCSO arrest log May 27-June 3

Information is provided by the Bay County Sheriff’s Office on people arrested on charges May 27 through June 3. Those arrested can contact The News Herald if charges are dropped or if they are...

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BCSO issues scam alert involving officer impersonator

PANAMA CITY — The Bay County Sheriff’s Office is warning people to watch for a scam involving a person impersonating a BCSO employee. A complaint was filed from a victim of the scam. She said she...

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Maximus finds new home, but some from ‘puppy mill’ await adoption

PANAMA CITY — Most places “Maximus” goes he gets looks. A large, albino Great Dane, deaf and blind, he tends to stand out in the crowd. Other than his distinct features, Maximus is probably most...

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Court: Panama City woman, son plotted to kill Indiana attorney

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Suburban Indianapolis authorities say a Florida woman and her son are on the run after they failed to appear in court to face charges alleging that they plotted to kill a...

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Callaway repairing fire hydrant, issuing boil water notice Tuesday

CALLAWAY — Callaway will have a boil water notice starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday. The effected area is 1408-1699 Gay Avenue, 5903-6101 Howard Road, Tina Avenue, Calvin Avenue and Bay Front Drive where...

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Armed robber gets 25 years for stealing cash, smokes

PANAMA CITY — A 21-year-old man discovered with a bounty of cash and cigarettes he acquired in an armed robbery has been sentenced to 25 years in prison, according to court documents. Jessie Floyd, of...

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GCSC culinary instructor pleads not guilty in stolen ice case

PANAMA CITY — A culinary instructor at Gulf Coast State College has pleaded not guilty to charges he used stolen ice in sculptures he sold for profit, according to court documents. Billy James Redd,...

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Bay County tightening security at meetings

PANAMA CITY — Bay County is beefing up its security at the County Commission meetings after a man who regularly lashes out at commissioners was charged with possession of a firearm while attending the...

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BCSO lieutenant honored

PANAMA CITY — The Bay County Sheriff's Office announced Monday that Lt. Koren Colbert was honored at the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence 2015 Bienniel Institute’s Trauma-Informed Advocacy...

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Woman dies in Jackson County crash

SNEADS — A woman died in a two-vehicle crash in Jackson County Tuesday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. Alisa Danielle Humphrey, 23, of Grand Ridge, was pronounced dead at the scene...

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Court records: Spring Break rape victim shared room with suspect

PANAMA CITY — The third man to be arrested in connection with what authorities called a Spring Break “gang rape” has been arraigned on the charges against him after testifying he has known the victim...

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Substitute teacher arrested on warrant

PANAMA CITY — A substitute teacher in Bay County has been arrested on a warrant from Miami-Dade County, according to Panama City police. Mike Jones, safety and security officer for Bay District...

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Two juveniles arrested in Southport school burglary

SOUTHPORT — Two juveniles were arrested in connection with a burglary at Southport Elementary School, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office reported. The male juveniles were both charged with grand theft,...

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Panama City fire destroys home

PANAMA CITY — Fire crews battled an early morning house fire Wednesday, according to a Panama City Fire Department press release. No one was injured in the blaze. Alarms sounded for fire crews at...

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