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It’s a great day to introduce a friend or family member to the world of fishing. License-free fishing days are every year in April and June. Fishing license requirements are waived for residents and non-residents.
It’s the Great Oaks home in Greenwood. It was built just before the Civil War in 1861 and is on the register of historic places. The Jackson County Commission and the Tourist Development Council held a special meeting at the home today.
It’s a job that comes with risks, but they are hard at work every day. “They have a tough job,” Pier Park General Manager Chris Tilley said. “You know, they do it every day and they love the community, and protect us. ”Tilley said the event is a corporate initiative, from Simon Property Group, challenging all national mall teams to do something special for their local police.
Over at A. Gray Walsingham Academy, children experienced storytelling, through the sound of music. Panama City’s Symphony Orchestra used its instruments to bring characters to life.
A new event center in Panama City Beach is another step closer to happening.The tourist development council gave a proposal for the Sabre Event Center at the Publix Sports Complex.
Hotel Indigo, a 30-million-dollar project, began in March of 2021. Now, as they finish up, many wonder just what it will bring to the downtown community.
Instead of sleeping in, they’re attending school’s Saturday school, making up credits from the first semester. Once teachers approve their passing grades, they don’t have to attend summer school.
Law enforcement continues to push the mantra... If you see something, say something, and apparently, many Bay County students are listening. Two arrests involving students with guns on school grounds have been made in the last two weeks locally. And, it’s thanks to some other very observant students reporting it to school officials.
Habitat for Humanity helps another family live their American Dream. Today in Callaway, a family closed on their new home. The organization now has eight homes in the community. Homes are paid for through re-use stores, donations, and sponsorships.