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Jury Clears Former Deputy in Panama City Trial; State Attorney Issues Statement
A jury in Panama City found former Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputy Eddie Duran not guilty of manslaughter with a firearm in the death of United States Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson. The verdict was announced in a statement released by the St
Bay County parents arrested after alleged sledgehammer threats, belongings burned
Bay County law enforcement say a mother and her partner were arrested after investigators allege the man threatened two children with a sledgehammer, smashed their belongings and burned the debris in the backyard. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office led
Former Bay County Animal Control Worker Charged After Internal Probe
What happened and where: The Bay County Sheriff’s Office says a former Bay County Animal Control employee has been charged with multiple animal cruelty counts following an internal investigation at the county shelter in Panama City.
Crash at Jenks Avenue and Airport Road Blocks Panama City Intersection; Roadway Later Cleared
Authorities responded to a reported vehicle crash at the intersection of Jenks Avenue and Airport Road in Panama City. The incident initially closed the intersection and created delays for drivers in the area.
Bay County Sheriff’s Office reports 44 arrests, multiple drug and weapons seizures during 'Operation 6-7'
Bay County law enforcement conducted a multi-division enforcement operation along the U.S. 231 corridor in late September, resulting in dozens of arrests and multiple seizures. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office described the effort as “Operation 6-7,”
Gary Sinise Foundation donates CPR training kits to Panama City Beach Beach Safety
Panama City Beach Beach Safety received donated CPR training equipment from the Gary Sinise Foundation to upgrade lifeguard and first-responder training. The gift included smart mannequins and AED training units intended to provide real-time feedback
Single-vehicle rollover closes westbound Hwy 98 at Navy and Wildwood in Panama City
A single-vehicle crash left a car on its side and temporarily closed the westbound lane of U.S. Highway 98 at the intersection with Navy Boulevard and Wildwood Avenue in Panama City. Emergency personnel responded to the scene; no injuries were report
Person Critically Hurt in Panama City Shooting Near Bambi’s Dollhouse
A shooting occurred near Bambi’s Dollhouse in Panama City that left one person in critical condition, according to local law enforcement. The incident took place early Friday morning when multiple shots were fired.
Early-morning shooting reported outside Panama City nightclub on Highway 98
Authorities in Panama City are investigating a shooting that was reported early Friday morning outside a business along East Highway 98. Emergency calls came in around 2:30 a.m.; officers responded to the scene at the location identified as Bambi’s D
Man convicted in April 27, 2024 shooting that died a Panama City resident
A Chipley man has been found guilty in connection with a shooting on April 27, 2024, that resulted in the death of a Panama City resident. According to the investigating agency, the incident began during a gathering at the defendant’s residence near
Panama City pedestrian died in February hit-and-run; Niceville woman arrested in September
A fatal hit-and-run crash occurred on the afternoon of Feb. 14 on Bluewater Boulevard in Panama City when a vehicle struck a pedestrian riding/walking in the pedestrian/bicycle lane, according to the Florida Highway Patrol investigation. The victim w
Man convicted in deadly April 2024 shooting at Diamond Head Lake in Bay County
A man has been convicted in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred at Diamond Head Lake in April 2024 in Bay County. Authorities say the victim, identified in court filings as a Panama City resident, was shot during an encounter tied to a day
One dead after sedan in reported stolen vehicle crashes into excavator in Bay County
A deadly collision occurred in Bay County when a sedan traveling east on Titus Road struck an excavator in a closed construction area, leaving one person dead. The crash, reported as involving a vehicle that had been stolen, happened Tuesday night an