Ortiz guilty of first-degree murder
The first defendant to go to trial in the 2019 Shooting death of Edward Ross has been found guilty of first-degree murder and attempted armed robbery.
A 12-person jury returned the verdict against …
Two charged with trafficking
Members of the Panama City Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit arrested two people on numerous drug charges Wednesday. During…
Three arrested in counterfeit scheme
A trio of individuals from Georgia have been arrested trying to purchase goods with counterfeit bills and in possession…
BCSO Responds to Suspicious Package at Area Restaurant
Bomb Squad Responds to Suspicious Package at Area Restaurant
Bay Real-Time Operations Center helps solve crime
Area law enforcement are working together to keep Bay County residents safe through the BAYROC (Bay Real-Time Operations Center) housed at the Bay County Sheriff’s Office.
This is a county-wide …
Panama City Police Department continues pedestrian, bicycle safety program
The Panama City Police Department is continuing a Florida Department of Transportation program to bring awareness to pedestrian and bicycle safety in the city.
The program, run through a contract …
Homebuyer Education Classes in Bay County
Bay County Housing Services Program and UF/IFAS Extension Bay County Office will offer a first-time homebuyer class at the…
Florida lawmakers pass $112.1 billion budget to end session
Florida lawmakers passed a record $112.1 billion budget Monday to end a legislative session dominated by fierce debates about issues such as education, abortion and immigration.
Only three …
15-week abortion limit headed to DeSantis
TALLAHASSEE — Florida doctors could soon be prohibited from performing abortions past 15 weeks of pregnancy, after the Republican-controlled Senate approved a bill Thursday night that is headed …
Around-the-clock alligator hunting supported
TALLAHASSEE — Wildlife officials agreed Wednesday to around-the-clock hours for alligator hunting but expressed some concerns about a new part of the hunting arsenal.
The Florida Fish and …