After Hurricane Michael, Bay District schools set up free childcare centers for their employees to allow them to return to work. The centers are staffed with certified caregivers and still operate today.
Tree loss was the main topic of discussion on Wednesday for a branch of the long term recovery task force. The group trying to determine how best to replant trees in the area.
TODAY, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis and Katie Patronis discussed their family's battle with cancer at the Moffitt Day Press Conference at the Florida Capitol. CFO Patronis also outlined one of his top priorities— providing firefighters fighting cancer access to insurance benefits.
In 2017, Jackson County residents were concerned with the idea of having a deep injection well at the Springhill Landfill to dispose of a hazardous liquid.
A new program in Panama City is helping residents clean up their property without the hassle and also saving the city some money. "It allows us to be able to remove trees and small debris off of private property either a danger to the environment or a hazard," said Panama City City Manager Mark McQueen.
Senator Rick Scott is asking the Secretary of the Air Force for more information about the restoration of Tyndall Air Force Base following Hurricane Michael.
(WCMH) Lawyers for the family of Nicholas Sandmann are suing the Washington Post, claiming the teen was 'wrongfully targeted and bullied' by the paper.
While touring the Naval Support Activity Panama City, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Congressman Neal Dunn got a fist hand look at Hurricane Michael damages. After a tour of the base, the leaders listed damages and discussed the steps needed to move forward.
Hurricane Michael tore through the city of Lynn Haven not only damaging homes and businesses but the city's government buildings. Now four months later, plans for a new and improved government center are in the works.
After the Bay County Economic Development Alliance announced that an international boarding school will be coming to Southport, residents were left with a lot of questions.
Many motorists experienced travel delays, when the MidBay Bridge was closed for eight days in a row. During a meeting, the Mid Bay Bridge authority went before the Okaloosa County Commission to talk about what happened and whats next.
The Association of Bay County Educators, teachers union, and Bay District were back at the negotiating table for the first time since Hurricane Michael to discuss teacher contracts.
The city of Panama City along with FEMA will launch a program to remove debris from private property on February 25th to help residents clear Hurricane Michael related debris. The city will accept applications from Panama City residents from the 25th thru May 4th.
Walton County isn't the only county in the Panhandle having issues with recreational activities on the beach. Okaloosa County is experiencing problems with beach vendors and they are ready to do something about it.
A quote by Russian Playwright, Anton Chekhov states, 'Knowledge has no value unless you put it into practice." Students at Florida State University Panama City are making sure they put their studies to the test.
