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The 23rd annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival weathered the afternoon storms Saturday at the Village of Baytowne Wharf at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.
Published: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:49:38 GMT
The shopping mall at Pier Park turned into a mini-Bourbon Street as thousands of residents and visitors showed up to celebrate.
Published: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:42:39 GMT
The severe weather threat has ended over Northwest Florida.
Published: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 05:27:38 GMT
A Panama City woman was recently jailed for a crime she didn't commit. To add insult to injury, she was told she'd have to pay to have the arrest removed from her record. There are hundreds of movies and books about mistaken identity, but Tiffany Hewett lived the story for real last month.
Published: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:14:34 GMT
Some people in Port St. Joe are worried about the Hope Center and whether it will become a homeless shelter similar to the one in downtown Panama City.
Published: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:39:07 GMT
Gulf County’s tourism organization has experienced its share of struggles in recent weeks, but despite the current controversies, 2011 was apparently a good year for the county’s tourism business.
Published: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:22:58 GMT
A new bill under consideration in the Florida Senate could give a boost to local restaurants, but critics say that boost will come at the expense of employees who work for tips.
Published: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:30:59 GMT
Notes from interviews of current and former Arnold High School football players detail gifts of food and cash to athletes, free lodging at condos in Panama City Beach, and other favors by coaches.
Published: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:32:09 GMT
In 2010, Florida voters approved a constitutional amendment requiring state lawmakers to fairly draw new legislative districts, but Friday the Florida Democratic Party filed suit, saying GOP drawn maps are anything but fair.
Published: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:29:32 GMT
Former Florida Secretary of State Kurt Browning announced Friday he’ll run for superintendent of Pasco County Schools. Thursday was Browning’s last day as head of Florida’s elections. He served nearly six years, through two governors overseeing several primaries and the 2008 presidential election.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:28:38 GMT