Bay County News

Bay County first responders are on the scene of a single car rollover accident on County 388, about two miles east of State 77, near Fairbanks Road this morning.

Bay County Sheriff's officials are investigating an overnight shooting in Fountain.

The Bay County Commission made a decision Tuesday that might cost the county $20,000 next year, lead to four local truckers losing their jobs and send some business to Walton County.

A 78-year-old suspect accused of killing a frail 94-year-old woman now faces charges for aggravated manslaughter instead of murder.

Panama City- The local legislative delegation wants the Bay County Airport Authority to revisit its suggested changes to the membership of the board.

Pilcher's Ambulance Service, out of Dothan, wants to become licensed in the state of Florida under the name "Gulf Coast EMS." If the board proceeds with that request, commissioners will notify municipalities and hospitals within Bay County.

The Gulf County Sheriff's Office will be conducting vehicle safety checkpoints and DUI check points during the month of November 2009.

A search warrant executed yesterday by the Bay Area Drug and Gang Enforcement Squad resulted in the seizure of 15 grams of ICE or Crystal Meth and the arrest of Toby Edward Lavender on numerous drug charges.

No Flight Delays or Cancellations for Bay County Airport 11/09/09 - 11:17 AM Bay County, Fla: According to officials at the Panama City-Bay County International, there are no delays coming into or heading out of the airport.

The Panhandle pauses tomorrow to honor those who wear the uniform and fight for our freedom.

CEDAR GROVE A high school student displaying a toy gun at a school bus stop on Monday was charged with disorderly conduct.

Ida bet you thought hurricane season was over. Well, not just yet. Aiming to put a soggy exclamation point on what has been a quiet Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical Storm Ida appeared set to dump several inches of rain and bring gusting winds to the region through Tuesday.

Charlie Crist is declaring a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Ida approaches the Florida Panhandle.

A woman needed only a bandage Saturday after a piece of a bullet ricocheted off a metal target and hit her in the abdomen, Bay County sheriff's deputies said.

A parked car baits burglars. "So many of us leave so many valuable things in our car," said stolen car victim, State Attorney Glenn Hess.

Panama City, Fla: The demand for state funds is high, but supply is low. At a Chamber of Commerce meeting, Bay County learned about the state's bleak financial forecast.

Panama City, Fla: As the offshore drilling debate continues a Florida senator shares his views with Bay County.

Bay County, Fla: A hand-out puts suspected criminals in handcuffs. Fake stimulus funds lured them into the custody of the Bay County Sheriff's Office.

Clarence Polite thought Wednesday was going to be a good day. He had arrived early at the former location of Bay County Supervisor of Elections on Mosley Drive to pick up a federal stimulus check for $600. The newly revamped and remodeled office was now the home of The Northwest Florida Stimulus Coalition Bailout.

The death of a 34-year-old nursing home resident has turned into a mystery that could be connected to a rape and assault that happened in New York City earlier this decade.