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3 weeks ago | 
mypanhandle.com | Melanie Mitchell |Tom Lewis
FLORIDA (WMBB) – The owners of a Panhandle medical business are facing charges involving false insurance billings. The U.S. attorney for North Florida has filed a complaint accusing Ruben and Lorrie Laurel of billing the federal government for services they did not provide to patients. Ruben and Lorrie Laurel own and operate Chipley Physical Therapy in Chipley and Bonifay. Lorrie Laurel also owns and operates Absolute Physical & Aquatic Therapy in Marianna.
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1 month ago | 
wkrg.com | Melanie Mitchell |Tom Lewis
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – State Senator Jay Trumbull has confirmed that another dolphin has died at Gulf World Marine Park on Wednesday. The post claims this is the second dolphin to die at the park since March and the fifth since last October. Trumbull called it part of a disturbing and unacceptable pattern. The park also closed unexpectedly and will remain closed until June 3rd. The problems began at the park around the same time the first two dolphins died in October.
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1 month ago | 
mypanhandle.com | Melanie Mitchell |Tom Lewis
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – State Senator Jay Trumbull has confirmed that another dolphin has died at Gulf World Marine Park on Wednesday. Trumbull posted the news on his Facebook page on Wednesday. The post claims this is the second dolphin to die at the park since March and the fifth since last October. Trumbull called it part of a disturbing and unacceptable pattern. The park also closed unexpectedly and will remain closed until June 3rd.
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1 month ago | 
mypanhandle.com | Delaney Vega |Melanie Mitchell
by: Delaney Vega, Melanie Mitchell Posted: May 23, 2025 / 02:40 PM CDT Updated: May 23, 2025 / 05:35 PM CDT BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A two-car collision has been reported at Balboa and 15th Street involving a Panama City Police car and a citizen’s vehicle.
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1 month ago | 
wkrg.com | Melanie Mitchell |Kelsey Peck
GULF COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A track coach has resigned from Port St. Joe High School following allegations of battery on a student. According to the Gulf County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are investigating Keion McNair after they were made aware of the allegations on Thursday evening. Deputies wouldn’t comment anymore on their investigation. Gulf District Schools Superintendent Jim Norton said McNair tendered his resignation Friday morning.
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1 month ago | 
mypanhandle.com | Melanie Mitchell |Kelsey Peck
by: Melanie Mitchell, Kelsey Peck Posted: May 9, 2025 / 01:55 PM CDT Updated: May 9, 2025 / 05:09 PM CDT GULF COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A track coach has resigned from Port St. Joe High School following allegations of battery on a student. According to the Gulf County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are investigating Keion McNair after they were made aware of the allegations on Thursday evening.
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Mar 11, 2025 | 
artificialintelligencemadesimple.substack.com | Rubén Domínguez Ibar |Ruben Dominguez Ibar |Alejandro Piad Morffis |Melanie Mitchell |Alberto Romero
AI Made Simple’s turns two today. Given that this is so close to the new year, I’ve decided to roll up a yearly review, AMA, and next steps into one piece. This post will contain the following- My analysis of the year, including problems we had, stats about growth etc. My next steps for the newsletter. Answering some Questions from the AMA. My questions for you (I want to get to know you better, so I’d really appreciate you taking some time to answer them).
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
mypanhandle.com | Melanie Mitchell
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Bay County Emergency Services will open a warming shelter on Sunday, January 19 in anticipation of freezing temperatures. The shelter will be located at A.D. Harris Learning Village, on 819 E. 11th Street, Panama City, from 6 p.m. to 11 a.m.Organizers said they will open on Sunday and each evening throughout the week as necessary.
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Dec 8, 2024 | 
mypanhandle.com | Melanie Mitchell
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB)—Panama City Beach officials announced a temporary unavoidable water disruption on Monday morning, Dec. 9. It will affect customers between 9700-11695 PCB Parkway and all of Breakfast Point. After those affected by the water service disruption on Dec. 5, crews said another temporary water disruption would go into effect. Crews are expected to work on more extensive repairs.
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Dec 7, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | Melanie Mitchell
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Governor Ron De Santis announced $20 million in awards to small county governments and rural municipalities. This is through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF). According to a news release, awards were made to 17 Florida communities for projects that will complete critical infrastructure and strengthen rural economies. “These investments will support infrastructure improvements, attract businesses, and create long-term economic success,” Governor Ron DeSantis said.
