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Jim RosicaAugust 17, 2016

Republican Neal Dunn racked up another slate of endorsements Wednesday, with thumbs-up from a trio of top law enforcers. Dunn’s campaign announced recommendations from: — Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford. — Former Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner, former Bay County Sheriff and Bay County Commissioner Guy Tunnell. — Former Bay County Sheriff Frank McKeithen. Dunn is running […]

Staff ReportsJuly 29, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott on Friday appointed Tommy Ford as Bay County sheriff. Ford, 47, of Lynn Haven, has served in law enforcement for 22 years and currently is chief deputy of the Bay County Sheriff’s Office. He got his bachelor’s degree from the University of West Florida and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He’ll serve […]

Associated PressOctober 31, 2015

Several Panama City Beach nightclub owners argue in a lawsuit filed Friday that local officials violated their rights and showed racial bias when they approved a series of new ordinances designed to curb spring break mayhem. The club owners, other businesses and eight other anonymous plaintiffs, described as representative club patrons of various races, claim […]

Phil AmmannOctober 28, 2015

Bay County Commissioner George Gainer pushed back hard on accusations he is “standing alone in the mirror” for his Florida Senate District 1 campaign. As proof, the Northwest Florida Republican hosted a major fundraiser, attended by what supporters call a “who’s who” of Bay County business, civic and political leaders. Gainer faces state Rep. Matt Gaetz […]

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South Ocean Boulevard is staying closed for the time being.

Neal Dunn gets nod from law enforcement officials

Tommy Ford appointed Bay County sheriff

Businesses say Panama City Beach violated their civil rights

Matt Gaetz opponent George Gainer holds major SD 1 funder, proves he isn’t “standing alone in the mirror”