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  • Retiring Rutherford English Teacher Wins Golden Apple Award
    Last Updated: 11:59 AM 05/18/12 - This week's Golden Apple award winner teaches English to 9th and 10th graders at Rutherford High School, but not for much longer. Joy Simonson is retiring in June after touching the lives of thousands of students over 44 years.
  • Locals form "Globally Connected: The International Adoption Community of Bay County"
    Last Updated: 10:47 AM 05/15/12 - International adoption can be a joyful journey, but also a challenging one. That's why some local women are forming a support group for families who have adopted internationally.
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  • Researchers Turn Algae Into Fuel at Tyndall's Air Force Research Laboratory
    Last Updated: 10:01 AM 05/15/12 - Tyndall Air Force Base - Algae, it grows fast and it grows just about anywhere. That's just one of the reasons the Air Force is trying to figure out how to use it as a fuel source. Researchers at Tyndall Air Force Base began exploring the possibilities of algae-based biofuel three years ago, and it looks promising.
  • Local Couponer Saves Hundreds and Shares Her Savings with Those in Need
    Last Updated: 10:11 AM 05/11/12 - Panama City - With gas prices still high and the economy still struggling, many families are trying to trim spending wherever they can. How would you like to save 50 to 90 percent on your grocery bill every month? One local woman is doing just that, and it's not just her family who benefits.
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  • Bay Haven Charter Academy Math Teacher Wins Golden Apple
    Last Updated: 8:16 AM 05/12/12 - This week's Golden Apple award winner is Joy Sammons, she teaches middle school math at Bay Haven Charter Academy in Lynn Haven. Those who know her say her influence reaches outside the classroom as well.
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  • Navy Hosts Retirement for Deep Sea Army Divers
    Last Updated: 7:22 AM 05/05/12 - When different branches of the military come together to host an event, usually it’s for something big. For three Army deep sea divers, Friday’s ceremony was years in the making.
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  • Arnold High School Reading Teacher Wins Golden Apple Award
    Last Updated: 8:25 AM 05/04/12 - Panama City Beach - This week's Golden Apple award winner is a reading specialist at Arnold High School in Panama City Beach. Nine times out of ten Golden Apple winners are nominated by students or parents...but this week is unique. Alexis Underwood was nominated by a fellow teacher who says her passion inspires students and colleagues alike.
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  • Historic Cape San Blas Lighthouse Threatened by the Sea
    Last Updated: 11:50 AM 05/03/12 - For 127 years, the Cape San Blas Lighthouse has overlooked the Gulf from a distance, but unless something is done to keep the two separated, the lighthouse likely will wind up in the water like its predecessors.
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  • Latex Allergies Rising in Restaurants
    Last Updated: 10:19 AM 05/01/12 - Latex allergies have dramatically increased with glove use in the health care industry. Now, some say latex gloves used in food preparation can present a health hazard to sensitive workers, and customers.
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  • A Local High School's Video Goes Viral
    Last Updated: 10:36 AM 04/30/12 - Crestview High has become a youtube sensation
  • Waller Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher Wins Golden Apple Award
    Last Updated: 3:10 PM 04/27/12 - Youngstown - Waller Elementary School Kindergarten teacher wins Golden Apple award.
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  • Walton County Man Saves Thousands Thanks to Electric Car and Solar Panels
    Last Updated: 3:57 PM 04/27/12 - Walton County - Gas prices have recently taken a dip, but just a few weeks ago they nearly topped $4 a gallon. Transportation costs are still eating up a major portion of every family's budget. A Walton County man wants to see our country's reliance on the oil industry come to an end. And he's leading by example.
  • Tyndall Air Force Base on Track to Meet 30% Energy Reduction Mandate
    Last Updated: 10:28 AM 04/26/12 - Panama City - By the year 2015, the United States Air Force must meet a federal mandate to cut energy consumption by 30%. Tyndall Air Force Base is well on it's way to reaching that goal. Last year Tyndall cut electricity use by 8% and natural gas by 16%.
  • Covenant Hospice to Open Inpatient Care Facility at Bay Medical
    Last Updated: 10:15 AM 04/27/12 - Panama City - Covenant Hospice will now be better able to serve patients and families dealing with end of life issues thanks to a new partnership with Bay Medical Center and Sacred Heart Healthcare System.
  • Third Grade Teacher at Altha School Wins Golden Apple
    Last Updated: 3:36 PM 04/20/12 - Altha - This week's Golden Apple award winner teaches third grade at Altha Public School. Mollie Branton has been teaching in Altha for two decades. It's a job she says she never wants to leave.
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  • Bay County Veterans Center Specializes in Counseling Services for Vets
    Last Updated: 8:26 AM 04/17/12 - Panama City - It's estimated between twenty-two and twenty-three thousand veterans live in Bay County. Recent statistics show one out of every six returning vets have feelings of depression or post traumatic stress. But there is a place for them to go for help, the Bay County Veteran's Center in Lynn Haven specializes in counseling services.
  • New Wal-Mart Construction Faces Possible Delays
    Last Updated: 4:27 PM 04/13/12 - Crews were supposed to begin construction on a new Wal Mart store in Panama City Beach this month, but city building officials say they haven’t heard from Wal Mart in months.
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  • Beach Council Initiate Task Force on Spring Break
    Last Updated: 10:10 AM 04/13/12 - Panama City Beach Council members met for the final time Thursday before Tuesday’s city elections. Members approved forming a special task force to look into the pros and cons of spring break.
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  • Patronis Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher Wins Golden Apple Award
    Last Updated: 9:15 AM 04/13/12 - Panama City Beach - This week's Golden Apple Award winner teaches kindergarten at Patronis Elementary School on Panama City Beach. Cyrethia Vines says she can't imagine doing anything else.
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  • Second Chance of Northwest Florida's Sherl Morden Wins National Honor
    Last Updated: 8:43 AM 04/11/12 - Panama City - Second Chance of Northwest Florida serves the needs of adults with brain injuries in Panama City and the surrounding areas. Later this week the center's volunteer director, Sherl Morden, will be recognized at the national level.
  • New Transit Bus for Bay Town Trolley System
    Last Updated: 11:24 AM 04/11/12 - You might have seen something new with the Bay Town Trolley system, a brand new full-sized bus.
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  • As Grocery Prices Rise, Making Wise Food Choices is Even More Important
    Last Updated: 10:02 AM 04/10/12 - Panama City - As your bank account can tell you, it's costing us more to eat. Consumer price index statistics show the cost of food is up more than 5% from a year ago. Fuel prices have a lot to with it. NewsChannel 7's Meredith TerHaar met Dr. Tali Cluxton, a chiropractor who specializes in nutrition, at the Grocery Outlet in Panama City to learn how to get the best nutritional bang for your buck.
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  • Bonifay Elementary School Music Teacher Wins Golden Apple Award
    Last Updated: 10:44 AM 04/06/12 - Bonifay - This week's Golden Apple award winner is a music teacher at Bonifay Elementary School. In Mrs. Lauen's class, music means a lot more than just singing.
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  • Mosley Math Teacher Wins Golden Apple Award
    Last Updated: 8:23 PM 03/29/12 - Panama City - This week's Golden Apple winner is a math teacher at Mosley High School. Students say Mrs. Biddle makes even the most challenging class worth looking forward to. Helping her students learn to love math is Mrs. Biddle's mission.
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  • Mosley Senior Named 2012 Air Force Child of the Year
    Last Updated: 8:20 AM 03/30/12 - Panama City - A Mosley High School student is being honored nationally as the 2012 Air Force Child of the Year. Chelsea Rutherford, 17, is a senior who is known for her kind spirit and quick smile. We caught up with Chelsea while she was being honored during Mosley's school announcements this week.
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  • Empty Bowl Fundraiser to Benefit Chataqua Adult Program and Hiland Park United Methodist Shelter
    Last Updated: 7:50 PM 03/26/12 - Panama City - Eighteen different Bay County schools and organizations are participating in this year's Empty Bowl fundraiser on Tuesday, April 3rd to raise awareness about hunger in our community. Ceramic bowls crafted by hundreds of students will be sold to raise money for two different Bay County organizations. One, a homeless shelter for women and children. The other, the Chataqua Learn and Serve Charter School Adult Program, which receives no funding beyond grants and donations.
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  • Deane Bozeman 8th Grade Math Teacher Wins Golden Apple Award
    Last Updated: 9:15 AM 03/23/12 - Panama City - This week's Golden Apple award winner teaches 8th grade math at Deane Bozeman School. Always smiling and full of energy, students and colleagues say Mrs. Sims is a rock for her 8th graders.
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  • Breakfast Point Academy Aspire Teacher Wins Golden Apple
    Last Updated: 8:45 AM 03/16/12 - Panama City Beach - This week's Golden Apple award winner teaches 6th grade at Breakfast Point Academy. Mr.Rametta is a first year teacher, it's his second career after spending six years in the military. Students and colleagues say he started making an impact right away.
  • Lynn Haven Roberts Hall Questions
    Last Updated: 10:32 PM 03/13/12 - Lynn Haven City Commissioners concerned if a downtown landmark has the necessary building certificate to be operational.
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  • 40th Annual Bay County Special Olympics at Mike Gavlak Stadium Friday
    Last Updated: 8:40 AM 03/09/12 - Panama City - Hundreds of Special Olympians and their families will fill Mike Gavlak Stadium at Arnold High School Friday morning. The opening ceremonies for Bay County's 40th annual Special Olympics kick off at 9:30. A very special athlete will be at the microphone, a place he feels right at home.
  • Lynn Haven 4th Grade Teacher Wins Golden Apple Award
    Last Updated: 9:44 AM 03/09/12 - Lynn Haven - This week's Golden Apple award winner teaches 4th grade at Lynn Haven Elementary School. Mrs. Pickett is new to the area and has only taught at the school for two years, but her students say it didn't take them long to see her award winning qualities.
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  • Program Offers Sober Spring Breakers Discounts and Activities
    Last Updated: 7:57 AM 03/07/12 - Panama City Beach- It's no secret that many spring breakers come to Panama City Beach to party. But now some local businesses have joined together to entice spring breakers to stay sober by offering all kinds of activities and discounts. It's the first effort of its kind in the area and organizers are hoping for success.
  • Airlines' Mergers Nearing Completion
    Last Updated: 8:42 PM 03/02/12 - A couple airlines in the United States are combining operations as mergers are nearing completion.
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  • Local Businesses Seek Growth in NW Florida
    Last Updated: 12:42 PM 03/02/12 - Hundreds of local business representatives and business owners got the chance to hear from the President of Florida's Great Northwest, Don Kirkman.
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  • Mowat Middle School Aspire Teacher Wins Golden Apple Award
    Last Updated: 7:19 AM 03/03/12 - Lynn Haven - This week's Golden Apple winner teaches at Mowat Middle School in Lynn Haven. Kathryn Creel focuses on reading and language arts with 8th graders in the district's Aspire program.
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  • Bay District School Officials Alert Parents to Changes with F-CAT Grading System
    Last Updated: 7:48 PM 02/28/12 - Panama City - Bay District School officials are trying to make parents aware of major changes to the F-CAT grading system which could affect their child's score and their school's grade. In December the State Board of Education raised F-CAT scores for reaching passing level, making the cut more difficult to achieve. Now the board is set to vote Tuesday on changes to the way schools are graded, which could result in a full letter drop for many schools.
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  • Bozeman Teacher Charged with Having Sex with Students
    Last Updated: 10:56 PM 02/24/12 - Another Deane Bozeman teacher is facing criminal charges. Bay County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested him Thursday night for allegedly having sex with some of his male students.
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  • Southport Elementary ESE Teacher Wins Golden Apple Award
    Last Updated: 3:29 PM 02/24/12 - Southport - This week's Golden Apple award winner teaches Exceptional Student Education at Southport Elementary. Joan Gilder works with 3rd, 4th and 5th graders all in one classroom. Parents and colleagues say she has an uncanny ability to understand what each of her students need, emotionally and academically.
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  • Southport Elementary Students Collect Peanut Butter for Crop Walk
    Last Updated: 9:43 AM 02/24/12 - Panama City - Crop Walks will be held over the next several weeks in many cities to collect food for those in need. In Panama City, the Crop Walk is this Saturday at McKenzie Park. Organizers of the local walk are focusing on an item found in almost everyone's kitchen: peanut butter. And that has captured the imagination of students at Southport Elementary.
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  • Syrian Revolution Hits Close To Home
    Last Updated: 2:44 PM 02/23/12 - A local pediatrician tells how he escaped his homeland of Syria 30 years ago. Now, he shares his story, hoping change will finally come to his homeland.
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  • Tougher DUI Laws Possible in Florida
    Last Updated: 10:03 AM 02/23/12 - State lawmakers are considering a proposal that will come down even harder on drunk drivers. The bill includes new tougher penalties for first time offenders.
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  • "Operation Cinderella" Collects Prom Dresses for Teens in Need
    Last Updated: 10:07 AM 02/21/12 - A non-profit organization in Panama City collects prom dresses for teens who otherwise couldn't afford the spring dance.
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  • Local Mom Credits March of Dimes for Saving Her Son
    Last Updated: 10:30 AM 02/20/12 - Panama City - Originally formed to fight polio, the March of Dimes is now on a mission to save babies by working to prevent birth defects and premature birth. Nationwide 1 in 8 babies is born premature, putting those children at risk for for severe health problems. While proper pre-natal care can help prevent prematurity, sometimes it's unavoidable. One local family is now serving as March of Dimes ambassadors after their son was born three months early.
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  • Frank Brown Playground Closed for Renovations
    Last Updated: 8:32 PM 02/17/12 - Panama City Beach Parks & Recreation Department will temporarily close the “Under the Palms” playground at Frank Brown Park.
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  • Surfside Middle School Math Teacher Wins Golden Apple Award
    Last Updated: 8:19 PM 02/16/12 - Panama City Beach - This week's Golden Apple award winner is a math teacher at Surfside Middle School. Tinsley McGruder says she went into teaching because she wanted to be a positive influence on her students. According to them: mission accomplished.
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  • Couple Celebrates 35 Years Together after Hollywood
    Last Updated: 3:45 PM 02/15/12 - Santa Rosa- Hollywood romances have a terrible track record, the vast majority end in a split. But one local couple, who's romance began among the glitz and glamour of show business, beat the odds. The two now live in Santa Rosa Beach and are celebrating 35 years together. On this Valentines Day they share their secret to success.
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  • Dessert for Breakfast Can Lead to Weight Loss
    Last Updated: 11:51 AM 02/13/12 - A surprising discovery by researchers, who found that eating dessert for breakfast, could actually contribute to weight loss!
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  • Local Woman Designs "Skite" for Women on the Go
    Last Updated: 12:53 PM 03/06/12 - Panama City - Women are known for our ability to multi-task. Sometimes don't you wish your wardrobe could multi-task as well as you do? One local woman's active lifestyle prompted her to create a new line of fitness apparel for women on the go.
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  • Tyndall Agency Develops Rapid Intervention Fire Vehicle
    Last Updated: 4:16 PM 02/08/12 - Panama City - Air Force firefighters now have a new high-powered tool thanks to technology developed at the Air Force Research Lab on Tyndall Air Force Base. The P-34 Rapid Intervention Vehicle uses ultra high-pressure technology to fight jet fuel fires faster and cheaper.
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  • Callaway Elementary ESE Teacher Wins Golden Apple
    Last Updated: 10:13 AM 02/03/12 - Panama City - This week's Golden Apple award winner teaches Exceptional Student Education at Callaway Elementary. Parents and colleagues say Mr. Kessler's students take great pride in being one of "Kessler's Cool Cats."
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