Τα καλύτερα Panama City podcast (2024)

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Holy Nativity! Classroom chest holds gold for journalists 3:40

3+ y ago3:40

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What by all appearances was a simple chest purchased after Hurricane Michael for use in a third-grade classroom turned into a reminder of the value of local journalism.Από τον Gannett

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Police seize enough fentanyl Friday to kill every man, woman and child in Panama City 1:22

3+ y ago1:22

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The fentanyl allegedly discovered by officers converts to 86,900 milligrams, with a mere two milligrams considered a lethal dose, according to the American Addiction Centers, the fentanyl was enough to kill more than 43,000 people. To put that in perspective, the population in Panama City proper was a little more than 36,000 residents in 2019, acco…

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LISTEN: Suspect in murder, attempted murder of 2 Louisville boys in Panama City Beach makes confession 1:54

3+ y ago1:54

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he man who shot and killed one boy and injured another at the Beach Tuesday alleged the stepbrothers tried to steal his bag, court records state. Christopher Lawrence Cox, 37, is being charged with murder and attempted murder after police say he admitted shooting two 14-year-old stepbrothers from Louisville, Kentucky while on vacation in Panama Cit…

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8 strange things found on Panama City Beach 0:59

3+ y ago0:59

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Panama City Beach man identified as shooting suspect of Louisville, Kentucky minors 1:07

3+ y ago1:07

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A local man has been charged and identified in the shooting death of one Kentucky minor and the injury of another outside a Panama City Beach resort early Tuesday morning. According to a press release from the Panama City Beach Police Department, Christopher Lawrence Cox, 37 of Panama City Beach, is in police custody after officers were called to t…

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How did San Antonio pair land at History Class Brewing Company? 0:53

3+ y ago0:53

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Word is spreading about Downtown Panama City. This couple took a last-minute get-away weekend to the beach but ended up dining downtown. Here's how.Από τον Gannett

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Two kids, 12 and 13, allegedly steal car in Panama City Beach, lead police on chase 0:43

3+ y ago0:43

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According to the Panama City Beach Police Department, the juveniles, a 12-year-old boy and 13-year-old girl, stole the vehicle at the Fuel 360 Store at Hutchison Boulevard and Alf Coleman Road.Από τον Gannett

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LISTEN: Downtown Panama City restaurant temporarily closed due to rodent droppings 1:12

3+ y ago1:12

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A downtown Panama City restaurant was temporarily closed last week after an inspector found rodent and roach activity. An inspector with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation visited The Funky Mermaid Lounge, located at 448 Harrison Ave. on March 9. A total of seven violations, were noted in the inspection report. The high-…

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Panama City Beach man dies in motorcycle crash on Thomas Drive 0:39

3+ y ago0:39

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A Panama City Beach man has died following a single vehicle motorcycle crash that happened close to midnight on Monday on Thomas Drive. According to a press release from the Panama City Beach Police, 44-year-old Thomas Michael Osborne, Jr. was involved in the crash which occurred in front of the Hershey's Ice Cream Shop at 8815 Thomas Drive.…

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St Joe Marina GM: From chasing tarpon to landing the big one 0:59

3+ y ago0:59

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The Port St. Joe Marina is in the middle of a major build that includes a dry boat storage facility for 252 boats. Preston Sutter is now the St. Joe Co.'s general manager of the marina in PSJ, where he spent 10 years as a tarpon guide.Από τον Gannett

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Does the Panama City Beach mayor owe $350K for canceled 2020 SandJam Fest? 1:14

3+ y ago1:14

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Dan Rowe, CEO and President of Visit PCB, said that in the contract between the two groups there was a provision that said in the case of a cancellation, R&M was not obligated to repay the money unless it was reimbursed by the companies it used to market its event. That had not happened as of Thursday and likely wouldn't, Rowe said.…

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Bay County school athletic trainer charged with soliciting sex from minor 0:52

4y ago0:52

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An athletic trainer at Deane Bozeman School was arrested Monday for allegedly soliciting sex from a minor online. According to Bay County Sheriff's Office reports, Mark Johnston was charged with use of a computer online to solicit sex from a minor, a third degree felony. Johnston had his first appearance in court Tuesday.…

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Devon Murphy and Brent McLeod talk at House of Glass in downtown Panama City 0:52

4y ago0:52

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House of Glass: Soon the business will be serving beer, wine and finger foods and expanding its hours at Beach Drive and Harrison Avenue, which long ago house La Fiesta.Από τον Gannett

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Bay County facing second wave of severe storms on Thursday following possible tornado 0:49

4y ago0:49

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Another severe storm and a possible tornado could hit Bay County on Thursday following the damaging weather that struck the area on Monday.Από τον Gannett

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Operation Watchdog lands Bay County EMS captain 37 others in sex offender sting 0:42

4y ago0:42

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The Bay County Sheriff's Office announced Monday the arrest of 38 people on various sex offender and child predator charges, including a captain of Bay County Emergency Medical Services. Called Operation Watchdog, the sting was conducted over five days from Feb, 1 to Feb. 5. The operation targeted registered sex offenders who committed new violatio…

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Woman killed by train while sitting on tracks in Panama City Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 1:09

4y ago1:09

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An unnamed woman was hit and killed by a train early this morning in Panama City. According to Ken McVay, media specialist for the Panama City Police Department, the incident happened about 5 a.m. on train tracks near the intersection of U.S. 231 and Star Avenue. The train was headed south at about 35 mph, a "normal speed (for it) to travel into to…

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Suspect arrested in Panama City Beach double homicide 0:39

4y ago0:39

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The Bay County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for the shooting deaths of two men in Panama City Beach on Tuesday. According to a sheriff’s office press release, Ruez P. Hicks, 19, was charged with an open count of murder in the deaths of Robert Shawn Fowler and Robert Keith Gilmore. Both were found dead from gunshot wounds at a residence on De…

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Deputies investigating double homicide in Panama City Beach 0:56

4y ago0:56

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Bay County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating after two men were found dead with gunshot wounds in Panama City Beach Tuesday evening. According to a Bay County Sheriff’s Office press release Wednesday, the two victims were found around 11:06 p.m. at a home on Delmar Drive. The names of the victims are being withheld pending notification of the fa…

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Bay County Republican Party declares Biden “President-imposed," and illegitimate 1:31

4y ago1:31

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The Bay County Republican Party has declared President-elect Joe Biden as an imposed, illegitimate leader and that officials shouldn’t cooperate with his administration. The party’s executive committee voted on Dec. 7 to support a resolution that among other things, declares that the party won’t recognize Biden’s administration as legitimate unless…

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Panama City Beach police charge man for burning, mutilating children 0:56

4y ago0:56

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Kevin Jean, 34, is being held on a $5 million bond after being charged with burning and mutilating three children Tuesday at a Beach hotel, according to his arrest affidavit. Jean is accused of taking an unidentified item, hot enough to cause severe burns, and placing it on the victims' vaginal areas. The victims needed medical treatment at a local…

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Panama City city manager Mark McQueen in hospital with COVID-19 0:49

4y ago0:49

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City Manager Mark McQueen has COVID-19 and is being treated in a local hospital. McQueen’s diagnosis and treatment were confirmed in a Thursday statement from Panama City Mayor Greg Brudnicki. “City Manager Mark McQueen is currently recovering from COVID-19,” Brudnicki said in the statement. “He is receiving extraordinary care by the professional t…

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St. Joe Company announces hotel brand for marina development 1:00

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The St. Joe Company has announced the brand of its marina hotel in downtown Panama City. Boasting of no two-alike properties, Hotel Indigo will incorporate local culture and design into the five-story, 124-room bay-front hotel. St. Joe plans to break ground on the $20 million project in early to mid-2021.…

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Section of local school shut down because of COVID-19 1:01

4y ago1:01

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PANAMA CITY — Bay District Schools officials announced that the high school section of Deane Bozeman School would close down starting Friday because of a COVID-19 outbreak. Exactly two weeks after Thanksgiving, one-third of Bozeman's high school student population is quarantining and will begin distance learning. According to Lyndsey Jackson, super…

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LISTEN: 2 children killed at PCB mini golf course, identified 1:31

4y ago1:31

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The two young children killed last week after a vehicle crashed at a mini golf course at the Beach have been identified through an online fundraiser for their family. A GoFundMe has been started for the family of 4-year-old Baylor and 6-year-old Addie Kirchgessner. The two children were with family members at Coconut Creek Family Fun Park, 9807 Fro…

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Bay County man armed with samurai sword arrested after stabbing 1:27

4y ago1:27

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Bay County woman who went to get family dinner at Winn-Dixie, leaves $1 million richer 1:07

4y ago1:07

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A 61-year-old Southport woman who stopped to pick up dinner recently for her family at a local Winn-Dixie is now $1 million richer. The Florida Lottery has announced that Pamela Lavigne claimed a $1 million top prize from the "Fastest Road to $1,000,000" scratch-off ticket at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. She chose to receive her win…

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Group gets trapped at the top of the SkyWheel in Panama City Beach 0:47

4y ago0:47

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Fazoli's restaurant chain to open 3 locations in Panama City 0:30

4y ago0:30

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According to a press release, Fazoli’s CEO Carl Howard announced the Lexington, Kentucky-based company known for serving up Italian dishes at a great value has executed an area development agreement with Bob Amin of Shiv 8 Panama City LLC to open three locations in Panama City. The first restaurant is slated to open in the third quarter of 2021, th…

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LISTEN: State attorney to consider charges against fired Panama City police officer 2:11

4y ago2:11

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A former Panama City police officer might soon face criminal charges after being fired last week because of an altercation with a suspect. Chief Assistant State Attorney Larry Basford confirmed late Tuesday afternoon that the office of State Attorney Glenn Hess is preparing to review the case to determine if the officer will be charged.…

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Two dead bodies found in Panama City Beach 0:29

4y ago0:29

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Panama City Beach Police officers found two dead bodies near a retention pond Tuesday morning. According to a PCB police department press release, officers conducted a business/residence check around 9:15 a.m. in the 11700 block of U.S. Highway 98, which was around where the bodies were discovered.Από τον Gannett

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ELECTION 2020: Voters share their election experience 1:15

4y ago1:15

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LISTEN: Shooting behind Panama City restaurant on 23rd Street 0:36

4y ago0:36

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According to officials, one person was take to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and another is in custody.Από τον Gannett

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LISTEN: BCSO searching for suspect who made off with $14,000 in scratch-off tickets 0:55

4y ago0:55

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Hurricane Michael 2 years later - Mexico Beach Mayor Al Cathey: "I never doubted that our town would not come back" 1:59

4y ago1:59

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Mayor Cathey, whose uncle founded Mexico Beach, vowed to never leave it and remain committed to the desire of the residents to retain "the chemistry" of the town.Από τον Gannett