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...
View ArticleConvicted 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...
View ArticlePart 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...
View ArticleTeen 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...
View ArticleEx-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...
View ArticleBCSO 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...
View ArticleBCSO 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...
View ArticleBCSO 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...
View ArticleMaximus 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...
View ArticleCourt: 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...
View ArticleCallaway 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...
View ArticleArmed 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...
View ArticleGCSC 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,...
View ArticleBay 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...
View ArticleBCSO 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...
View ArticleWoman 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...
View ArticleCourt 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...
View ArticleSubstitute 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...
View ArticleTwo 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,...
View ArticlePanama 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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