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  • 1 week ago | newsherald.com | Nathan Cobb

    A 10-year-old boy from Alabama drowned Saturday near Beach Access 52 in Panama City Beach. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. in an unguarded area with yellow flags posted. This is the second drowning in Panama City Beach this year. PANAMA CITY BEACH — Another person has drowned this year while swimming off the coast of the Beach.

  • 2 weeks ago | newsherald.com | Nathan Cobb

    A 22-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with an SUV in Southport, Florida. The accident occurred on State 77 near a Tractor Supply store. The SUV driver, a 69-year-old male, was uninjured. SOUTHPORT — A motorcyclist is dead after colliding with an SUV near a local retailer. According to a news release from the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred about 1:05 p.m. June 10 along State 77 near the Tractor Supply store.

  • 2 weeks ago | newsherald.com | Nathan Cobb

    Panama City commissioners voted to expand golf cart access to six additional neighborhoods. The decision follows an earlier ordinance that allowed golf carts in St. Andrews and Downtown areas. New regulations require child safety restraints for golf cart passengers five and under. PANAMA CITY — Local officials believe more residents should be able to travel by golf cart. In a meeting the week of June 9, Panama City commissioners voted to expand golf cart access to multiple neighborhoods.

  • 2 weeks ago | newsherald.com | Nathan Cobb |Tyler Orsburn

    A section of West Beach Drive at Frankford Avenue in Panama City will be closed for at least one year. The closure, which began Wednesday, is in response to resident safety concerns about cut-through traffic. Drivers are advised to plan alternate routes and watch for signage. PANAMA CITY — For at least one year, a portion of a local road will be closed to drivers.

  • 2 weeks ago | newsherald.com | Nathan Cobb

    The Florida Department of Transportation is funding a road resurfacing project in Bay County. Bay County commissioners approved an agreement with FDOT for the project on County Road 2321. The project will cost over $3.358 million and is fully funded by an FDOT grant. PANAMA CITY — The Florida Department of Transportation is funding all of a multi-million project in Bay County to create smoother roads.

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