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Opportunity for Bay County Residents: Volunteer Position Open on Airport & Industrial District Board
The City of Panama City Beach is looking for a volunteer to serve on the Panama City-Bay County Airport and Industrial District Board of Directors. This volunteer position, appointed by the City Council, requires a four-year commitment starting July 1, 2024. The role is unpaid, and applicants must be U.S. citizens and registered voters in Bay County, Florida.
Panama City officials move forward with plans for pickleball courts and skate park
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – On Thursday morning, Panama City Beach Council members found themselves in the middle of a misunderstanding. It began with a standoff between skateboarders and pickleball players. For months now, Panama City Beach officials have been planning a state-of-the-art skatepark for Frank Brown Park. But the need for the facility […]
Panama City Beach considers updating laws to limit large events occurring at same time
PANAMA CITY BEACH — City officials say there might be more they can do to regulate large special events. In a meeting on Thursday, Panama City Beach City Council members directed staff to draft a proposed update to the city's special events ordinance — one that would allow leaders to consider traffic impacts and available safety personnel before allowing two large events during the same time.
Panama City Beach officials scratch idea of tornado sirens
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – A tornado siren system will not be coming to Panama City Beach, anytime soon. City council members heard from Fire Chief Ray Morgan about several possible systems. Morgan discussed systems that play an alert noise, some that broadcast messages, and alternatives like weather radios. Council members expressed concerns about […]
EDA received airport project updates
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Members of the Bay County Economic Development Alliance were given an update on several projects at Northwest Florida International Beaches Airport. These projects are an effort to better accommodate the growing number of customers. These projects will have a positive economic impact on the community. As the number of visitors […]
Padgett Park is first of 19 Walton County parks to be adopted
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — Walton County joined the Adopt-a-Park program this year. The first of 19 locations to have foster parents is Padgett Park in Santa Rosa Beach, a story bringing together the military mission and Walton County history. The First battalion 7th Special Forces Group out of Eglin Air Force base […]
Rodent droppings: State temporarily closes Panama City Beach restaurant
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