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Red tide continues to fester in St. Andrews Bay2025-12-19
News Herald - Panama City: Bay County student researches solutions for seagrass cultivation Summer Choraitis, a senior at Arnold High School, tackles seagrass cultivation to save northern Florida's coastline Red tide algae has been detected in moderate to low concentrations throughout...
Some lawmakers look to declaw DeSantis in final year2025-12-19
News Herald - Panama City: DeSantis, Perez feud clouds start of FloridaLegislative session In this excerpt from the Inside Florida Politics podcast, USA TodayNetwork of Florida reporter John Kennedy discusses the dispute in Tallahassee Florida lawmakers are attempting to limit Gov....
Lawyer says Walton County murder suspect acted in self defense2025-12-19
News Herald - Panama City: WALTON COUNTY ― Anthony Sabatini is confident Michael Rediker will be exonerated of a murder charge based on evidence showing he acted in self defense. Sabatini, a Lake County resident, attorney and former GOP representative in the Florida House, is...
National restaurant chain plans Panama City Beach and Destin stores in 20262025-12-19
News Herald - Panama City: Controversial Flock cameras are scattered across Bay CountyThe BayCounty Sheriff's Office has 64 of the controversial Flock Safety cameras, and the Panama CityPolice Department has 67. Here's a look. Honey Baked Ham plans to open new locations in Panama...
Florida Lottery Cash4Life, Fantasy 5 results for Dec. 18, 20252025-12-19
News Herald - Panama City: Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win Here's what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot. Just the FAQs, USA TODAYThe Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available...
Column: Remember the four SEALS killed in Panama2025-12-18
Daily Press: There are dates that people from different generations remember. For some, it could be where they were when President John F. Kennedy was killed; for others it could be where they were on 9/11. For the families of the four Navy SEALs killed on Dec. 20, 1989,...
US highlights Panama security ties as China-linked canal ports deal stalls2025-12-18
South China Morning Post: The United States on Thursday underscored its maritime security...
Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation's annual gala is Feb. 72025-12-18
News Herald - Panama City: PANAMACITY ― The AscensionSacred HeartFoundation will host its annual gala, MidnightMasquerade, on Feb. 7 from 6 to 10 p.m. According to a news release, guests will be greeted with complimentary valet as well as a glass of champagne sponsored by Emerald...
Panama president announces first direct "voluntary return" flight to Caracas2025-12-18
The Star: PANAMACITY, Dec 18 - Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino said on Thursday that the first direct flight under its "voluntary return" program will leave Panama for Venezuela on Monday. Read full story ......
PANAMA CITY MAN SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR RECEIPT OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY (United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Florida)2025-12-18
Public Technologies: ) Press ReleasePANAMACITYMAN SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR RECEIPT OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY Thursday, December 18, 2025 Share Facebook X LinkedIn Email For Immediate ReleaseU.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Florida TALLAHASSEE,...
DP World Strengthens Latin American Network with New Customs Bonded Warehouse in Panama2025-12-18
Nasdaq Globe Newswire: DP World opened a new customs bonded warehouse in Panama, integrating port, logistics, and customs operations to strengthen regional trade connectivity. ......
Report: China demands control of Panama ports operator2025-12-18
Freight Waves: China is pushing for...
DeSantis influence clear in Florida Supreme Court applicants2025-12-18
News Herald - Panama City: University of Florida groundbreaking Hamilton SchoolFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls Hamilton School the "premier place for the study of Western civilization..." Ten applicants are vying to replace outgoing Florida Supreme CourtJusticeCharles Canady.Eight...
Democrats add GOP target in Florida amid recent wins, redistricting2025-12-18
News Herald - Panama City: Trump reacts after Indiana Senate rejects GOP redistricting plan The Indiana Senate killed the GOP redistricting bill as PresidentDonald Trump and leaders react with both sharp criticism and praise. FloridaDemocrats initially opposed a Republican-led push...