NOAA's national hurricane center says that hurricane Michael had an intensity of 160 mph making it a category five storm. Mayor Al Cathey says the news doesn't surprise him.
Over 500 hundred students met at J.R. Arnold high school for the second special athlete field day. Special needs students from all Bay county schools were invited to participate in field day.
One of the biggest issues facing the Panhandle post-hurricane is the fraud and scam that has found its way into the area. The Bay county sheriff's office hosted a seminar advising residents to verify contractors before they commit to using their services.
BAY COUNTY, Fla. -- News of the re-designation of Hurricane Michael to a category five came as no surprise to state leaders and they hope to get funding to the Panhandle sooner.
WOODVILLE, Fla. (WTXL) — The Leon County Sheriff's Office confirms that an 8-year-old child is dead after a tree fell through a home off Old Woodville Road.
WEWAHITCHKA, Fla. - Authorities in Gulf County are looking for the person who placed a homemade sign on the side of the road with an obscene message against police.
CRESTVIEW, Fla.-The Crestview Police Department responded to multiple 911 calls from employees and patrons at Popeyes Restaurant located at 3870 South Ferdon Boulevard on Thursday afternoon.
PANAMA CITY, Fla. - It's been more than six months after Hurricane Michael and many are still struggling to navigate the requirements for assistance from FEMA and the Small Business Administration.
PANAMA CITY, Fla. - Every day jobs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, STEM, becomes more and more important and Bay District Schools and Gulf Coast State College are ensuring young women will be at the forefront of the career field.
PANAMA CITY, Fla.- There's still work to do post-hurricane Michael when it comes to cleaning up and rebuilding but there are some who aren't discouraged by the damage.
Bill Eddins, State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit, announced today that the State will seek the death penalty for Frederick Rudolph Franken, Sr. on the charge of First Degree Premeditated Murder and/or First Degree Felony Murder.
Bay District school leaders are teaming up with county officials to discuss new ways to oversee hurricane evacuation shelters with the American Red Cross.
BAY COUNTY, Fla. -- Residents expressed frustration after discovering unoccupied FEMA trailers in Bay County, but FEMA says they have helped all who qualify.
The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gave Gulf county almost $800,000 to provide shelter for those displaced by hurricane Michael. With that money, Gulf County will provide homes to eight storm victims.
Mexico Beach is facing major repairs following Hurricane Michael. Mayor Al Cathey says that 80 percent of the city was destroyed and that families are rallying together to rebuild.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (The News Service of Florida) As hurricane-weary Northwest Floridians grow more impatient with the financial dickering of state and federal officials, a former lawmaker from the region helped call a disaster-relief audible Thursday.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Public at last, special counsel Robert Mueller's report revealed to a waiting nation Thursday that President Donald Trump had tried to seize control of the Russia probe and force Mueller's removal to stop him from investigating potential obstruction of justice by the president.
