Marisa Gjuraj

It is almost time to sign your child up for pre-kindergarten in Bay County. Applications are opening in just a few days, and you don’t want your little learner to miss out.

Mardi Gras isn’t for a couple of weeks but carnival season is in full swing. Panama City Beach is kicking things off in the panhandle.

t’s almost time to let the good times roll. Mardi Gras is in just a few weeks and Panama City Beach is getting the party started this weekend. The tourism department is holding the annual Mardi Gras and music festival.

Oscar Patterson Academy reopened at the start of this school year. Thursday night, the Patterson Oversight Committee met to discuss the number of students currently enrolled in the school and where to go from here.

It is the first day of Black History Month and Panama City is kicking off the celebration.The Bay County branch of the NAACP celebrated with its Black History Month proclamation. Many of the residents in the area gathered to celebrate the area’s rich history. The program had music and speeches.

Turning pages and turning back the clock to learn more about Panama City’s rich black history. The Local history, that is what author Willie Spears’ brand-new book “George and Hawks Big Adventure” is about.

You usually see a school bus rolling down the road, but this one at Rutherford High School even lets you roll out of bed. The school’s construction academy is making it happen for those at Chautauqua learn and serve charter school.

The Point In Time survey or PIT, counts how many homeless people are living in our communities.Volunteers with Doorways of Northwest Florida are helping make sure they are accurately counted for the year.

Thursday’s workshop was all about discussing an ordinance that will limit how close these Oxford Houses can be to neighbors and how many people can live in them. However, some neighbors are out of luck with some houses already grandfathered in.

It’s a problem across the nation, and here at home. Many pharmacies are turning away patients due to an Adderall shortage.

Governor Ron DeSantis is proposing an additional 200 million dollars to continue raising teacher pay. That would add to the 800 million dollars already allocated in the budget.

Congressman Neal Dunn proposed a resolution to make Fentanyl related substances weapons of mass destruction. Fentanyl overdoses have become all too common in our Bay County community.

The Bay County Sheriff’s office is getting tech savvy with its new app that was launched on Monday. Along with Alert Bay, this new app is another way to keep the community safe by keeping them informed.

The Bay District Schools held their Excellence in Education awards ceremony today.

The price of eggs are increasing, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Reports the average cost of eggs was four dollars and twenty-five cents in December. With all the eggflation, the Agriculture Department at Deane Bozeman decided to host a chicken workshop. In case anyone was interested in raising their own chickens, to save a few bucks.

Friday night was the one hundred and 110th annual bay county chamber of commerce dinner.

She’s the first person in the neighborhood to close on a home for the program, her neighbor, Alejandro Rodriguez is the second, it was a rent house he owned for several years.

Officials with the Panama city rescue mission say they’re about to run out of food.. and they need your help. Representatives say they’re running low or are completely out of necessary items.

Jackson County’s Superintendent says they’re moving forward with the plan to close Sneads Elementary and move its students to a different school.

The students of Hope School in Jackson County got a couple of surprises Wednesday. One a visit from Congressman Neal Dunn and two: a brand new track for their school.

Some Panama City Police officers are getting used to their new wheels. All-Terrain Vehicles are being used more and more and the department wants the officers to know how to handle them in all types of situations.

Gulf Coast State College is still in the market for their next president. The school held a public forum for the community Tuesday to get their opinions.

Some say Latitude Margaritaville is where you can permanently be on vacation every day. The jimmy buffet-themed 55 and up community is quickly growing just north of Panama City Beach off highway 79.

On Friday, survivors and supporters of victims at the dozier school of boys gathered to dedicate a memorial.

The Beach City Council met Thursday night. They approved the rebuilding of the east end fire station 32 and they approved the purchase of six police canines.

Just like the rest of Bay County, Port Panama City is growing. At Thursday’s Panama City Port Authority meeting a big item on the agenda was approved.

Parker City council members met for a special meeting Wednesday night, the issue, to decide on implementing a new ad-valorem tax.

After being damaged by hurricane Michael four years ago, some Glenwood community residents say their neighborhood is lacking in upgrades. Tuesday night, residents packed the Glenwood community center to make their voices heard.

Two familiar faces for Bay County now have new roles in Tallahassee. After serving on the county commission, Griff Griffitts recently won the race for state house district six and that’s the seat senator Jay Trumbull held before moving to the upper chamber last fall, winning the district two seat.

It’s been a 35-year run for A-Cure, the civil rights group has sponsored and funded the MLK festival in Lynn Haven.

A Panama City neighborhood is getting a multi-million-dollar revamp -- and Thursday night, residents got a look at the expected changes.

FDOT talked about their five-year work program. They hope their upcoming projects will help traffic move quicker and put less stress on drivers.

A Chipley family is starting off the new year with pretty much the clothes on their backs. After a fire destroyed their home over the weekend.

New Year’s Eve, and the days before and after, are a dangerous time to be on the road, according to authorities.

Maybell Whitfield was born and raised in Bay County. She’s lived in the Panama City area since the 1920′s for more than a century.

It’s not quite New Year’s Eve but Pier Park is already teeming with people.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement reports the state’s crime rate fell eight percent from 20-21, with more than 38 thousand less reported crimes.

It is flight frenzy for travelers flying southwest today.

The day after Christmas sales have begun in Panama City Beach, and shoppers are trying to get more bang for their buck.

It’s that time of year to gather and feast but some families are struggling to put food on the table.

Keeping children safe should always be a parent’s first priority and that includes online.

The center of hope in Panama City and the Panama City Rescue Mission is helping those in need stay warm by giving them winter clothing.

There will be freezing temperatures this weekend so if you have a green thumb, there are some things to keep in mind.

The holiday season is here -- and locals gathered to celebrate Hanukah Monday... Chabad of Panama City Beach hosted a Hanukah celebration at pier park tonight, lighting the second candle on the menorah.

Arnold high School is finally getting a practice soccer field for the girls team, It’s been in the works for quite sometime.

Skip bondur, better know as ole saint skip is saving christmas for kids. but it’s serious business... skip won’t come down from the top until he reaches his goal -- 10-thousand toys.

The Panama City rescue mission held a fundraiser Thursday night. They’re working to open up the men’s shelter.

Local officials say they don’t have enough funding to take care of the homeless population and they say the culprit is faulty numbers in a survey.

The Panama City rescue mission is continuing to feed those in need. The Bay County Chamber of Commerce recognized the rescue mission for its remodeling progress over the past few years.

Bay County chamber of commerce shares some exciting news today. they won for the fifth time chamber of the year... along with many other accolades