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In a special meeting Friday, Panama City commissioners will publicly interview the top two candidates. They might even make a decision afterward.

The school district is asking parents/guardians to fill out federal impact cards. This helps local schools get their fair share of federal dollars.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — Lucille Moore Elementary School 5th graders received an entertaining lesson Monday morning about nutrition.  The district and Chartwells Food Service planned an event to teach the importance of eating fruit.   Two students competed against Principal Christina Bordelon and Superintendent Mark McQueen making smoothies in blenders. The blenders were attached to […]

The Bay County School Board has approved a motion that could lead to an increase in teacher salaries.

Panama City commissioners on Tuesday approved a list of the top five applicants for city manager.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Panama City commissioners are taking the next step in replacing Mark McQueen as City Manager. Prior to Tuesday’s regular meeting, commissioners and Mayor Rohan each submitted their top five candidates to City Attorney Nevin Zimmerman. In total, 13 names were eligible to move forward. The commission voted 4-1 to proceed […]

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Panama City police detained a juvenile after threats were made against Bay High School on Monday afternoon. At approximately 3:30 pm, Panama City responded to an isolated event and briefly closed off the front parking lot of Bay High School. According to a Panama City Police Department press release, the […]

An audit showed former Community Redevelopment Director Michael Johnson bought the properties with about $1 million in embezzled funds.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Three weeks into his tenure as Bay District Schools Superintendent, Mark McQueen spoke at the Kiwanis Club of Panama City meeting to reflect on his start and address his goals for the future. During his speech, he acknowledged the struggles of student’s behavior. McQueen said Hurricane Michael, the pandemic, and […]

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Almost a month after former City Manager Mark McQueen resigned from his position, Panama City commissioners are about to begin interviewing candidates for his replacement. Commissioners voted to close the application period on August 31st. They will then submit their top five candidates to the City Attorney, Nevin Zimmerman, by […]