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'Pretty gruesome scene': woman arrested for killing her 73-year-old mother in Panama City
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WTVY) - A woman was arrested in Panama City on Wednesday after admitting to killing her mother, police say. Bay County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a suspicious person call reporting a distressed white woman walking alongside Highway 231. When officials located her, she was identified...
Squatter, 37, sentenced to 40 years in prison for illegally taking ownership of PCB condo
PANAMA CITY BEACH — A squatter who illegally took over a local condo received a four-decade prison sentence. According to a press release from the State Attorney's Office of the 14th Judicial Circuit, 37-year-old Olandis Hobbs was sentenced on Tuesday to serve 40 years in prison. He was found guilty earlier this month of using false documents to take ownership of an approximately $700,000 condo in the Panama City Beach area. ...
Panama City Police Department searching for missing man
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Panama City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing adult. Jonathan Deboard, 32, was last seen on July 26 around 6:20 p.m. in the area of 615 N. Bonita Ave (Bay Medical Hospital). Deboard is a white male, about 5’10”, 180 pounds, with brown hair, […]
Drowning prevention: PCB might skip warnings, just punish double red flag violators
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Local leaders are eyeing a stricter approach to beach safety enforcement. In a meeting on Thursday, Panama City Beach City Council members approved the first reading of an ordinance that would allow police and code enforcement officers to ticket without warning beachgoers who blatantly enter the Gulf of Mexico under double-red-flag conditions. ...
'Depressed' bear spotted off Florida highway draws crowd
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. - A black bear that appeared to be in low spirits was spotted on the side of a highway in the Florida Panhandle last week, prompting deputies to monitor the situation as it drew a crowd of onlookers. With Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials stepping in, officials are reminding the public to give bears space and to avoid interacting with them.
Lynn Haven Police Chief Ricky Ramie has a new trial date
LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) – Attorneys held another pre-trial hearing on Thursday in Lynn Haven Police Chief Ricky Ramie’s hit-and-run case. Thursday morning’s proceedings were held remotely. All parties agreed to push the trial date back from August 26 to September 4 due to a scheduling conflict. Ramie is accused of hitting a car in […]
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