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Panama City man defrauded elderly woman out of $30,000, Bay County Sheriff's Office says
PANAMA CITY — A 29-year-old Panama City man has been arrested and charged with scamming an elderly woman out of $30,000, according to the Bay County Sheriff's Office. MDZohair Anjum, 29, was faces charges of grand theft in excess of $20,000, as well as felony drug possession after being found in possession...
Bay County Sheriff's Office: Two dead after fires in Parker; foul play suspected
PARKER — Two men died after a Wednesday night fire on Janice Drive, according to the Bay County Sheriff's Office. When firefighters and deputies arrived on scene, they found a vehicle and mobile home on fire, according to a sheriff's office news release. A neighbor said this happened between 7:30 and 8 p.m. ...
Bay County Sheriff’s Office investigates Parker murder-suicide
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – What was reported as a structure fire quickly turned into what authorities say is a murder-suicide investigation. “When we got there, we had the two bodies. Both individuals had gunshot wounds to the upper torso,” Bay County Sheriff’s Captain Jason Daffin said. Just before 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Bay County […]
Home reportedly struck by lightning in Lynn Haven
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -The Lynn Haven Fire Department responded to a fire at a home located near the Panama Country Club Thursday afternoon. Fire officials say everyone is okay, and no injuries have been reported. The fire chief told NewsChannel 7 that a lightning strike and a power surge...
Authorities give travel tips for Labor Day weekend
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Labor Day travelers are advised to exercise caution this holiday weekend. Local authorities ask that you drive safely and plan ahead as they expect a spike in visitors coming into the area. Labor Day weekend is the last holiday break before summer wraps up. AAA found that Labor Day travel […]
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