Man sentenced to seven years for armed robbery
PANAMA CITY — A man whose two armed robberies netted only $180 has been sentenced to seven years in prison, according to court documents. Michael Lee Harris, 52, was sentenced after he pleaded no...
View ArticleJury: Walton deputy did not use excessive force in killing
PANAMA CITY — Jurors say a Walton County sheriff’s deputy did not use excessive force when he shot and killed an unarmed Freeport man. Hours lapsed Thursday night as jurors deliberated the lawsuit in...
View ArticleFormer FAMU band member convicted in hazing death
ORLANDO (AP) — A former Florida A&M band member accused of being the ringleader of a brutal hazing ritual known as “Crossing Bus C” that killed a drum major was convicted Friday of manslaughter...
View ArticleCross-dressing duo nabbed for fraud
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Police have arrested a trio that includes two cross-dressing siblings on charges of attempting to pass thousands of dollars in fake checks at a Wal-Mart, according to a Panama City...
View ArticleOfficials urge caution as fire threat grows
PANAMA CITY — Dry conditions and high winds could make for dangerous fire conditions over the weekend, and authorities are asking the public to take precautions and be proactive in reporting...
View ArticleUPDATE: Police: Burglary suspect had gun from homicide
PANAMA CITY — Authorities have arrested a 19-year-old Panama City man on 31 felony charges after he allegedly stole eight guns, including one used in a recent homicide, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office...
View ArticlePolice: Use care on roads, be patient during Ironman
PANAMA CITY BEACH — The Bay County Sheriff's Office urges the public to be aware as the Ironman Triathlon will take place Saturday on Panama City Beach. After the swim, the bike race will begin to...
View ArticleStudent arrested for threatening Facebook post
PANAMA CITY — Deputies arrested a Merritt Brown Middle School student Saturday after he allegedly threatened gun violence at the school, according to the Bay County Sheriff's Office. Logan Chason was...
View ArticleCar-bike collision leaves one dead
PANAMA CITY — The Panama City Police Department responded to a traffic crash involving a bicycle at 9:52 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of US 231 and East Avenue. The bicyclist, John Ezra Tatum,...
View ArticleRabies alert issued for Callaway
CALLAWAY — The Florida Department of Health issued a 60-day rabies alert for the Callaway area of Bay County. The measure is in response to raccoons that tested positive for rabies on Oct. 21 and...
View ArticleNo charges will be filed in weekend fatality
PANAMA CITY — Charges will not be filed against a driver who struck and killed a bicyclist crossing U.S. 231, according to Panama City Police Department officials. The bicyclist, John Ezra Tatum, 53,...
View ArticleRapist sentenced to life
PANAMA CITY — An Ohio man has been sentenced to life in prison for the rape of a Lynn Haven woman. Corderro Ryan Britten, 27, was sentenced to life in prison Monday for raping a Lynn Haven woman after...
View ArticleLynn Haven teen killed in crash
PANAMA CITY — Two people were pronounced dead, including a Lynn Haven teenager, after separate crashes Sunday night and Monday morning, according to Florida Highway Patrol reports. The two crashes...
View ArticleFormer PCB chamber leader arrested again
LYNN HAVEN — A former Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce president who resigned after accusations she stole two $5 candy bars has been arrested on grand theft and possession of controlled substance...
View ArticleBlotter: The meat dash
Following the Ironman races in Panama City Beach, local police officers participated in a separate and little-known display of physical endurance and aptitude; but they managed to bring home the beef....
View ArticleBoil water notice posted for PCB
PANAMA CITY BEACH — A boil water notice has been posted for portions of Panama City Beach after a main break on Tuesday. The following areas are impacted: 8706-9007 North Lagoon Drive, 104-170 Rusty...
View ArticleSex offender arrested for violating probation
PANAMA CITY — Authorities arrested a sex offender Tuesday morning for violating his probation after he called Sheriff Frank McKeithen to complain officers were monitoring him too closely, according to...
View ArticleMan charged with robbing his grandmother
PANAMA CITY — Police have arrested a Panama City man for allegedly snatching his grandmother’s money as she went to pay bills, Panama City Police Department officials announced Tuesday. Police...
View ArticleAlabama men arrested on drugs, theft charges
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Two Opelika, Alabama, residents are in custody after police discovered an assortment of drugs and stolen items during a traffic stop Wednesday morning. Jacob Lewis and Andrew...
View ArticleWoman arrested after special delivery
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Police have arrested a Tallahassee woman who allegedly picked up a post office package containing 2.2 lbs of MDMA, according to a Panama City Beach Police Department press release....
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