Austin Maida
Reporter
Panama City Beach, Florida
Austin is a recent graduate of the University of North Florida with a major in Multimedia Journalism and a minor in Sport Management.
Austin was a finalist for Best Sportscaster in the College Awards for the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists.
He is a diehard Jacksonville Jaguars fan and is excited to get his broadcasting career started in PCB!
The local non-profit's mission is to encourage and support girls as they grow.
The event is a one-stop-shop for Gulf Coast students to get many school-related tasks done at the same time.
Backpack Blessings is trying to take a financial burden off of parents in need.
December is upon us, so what better time to light up a Christmas tree?
The undefeated Bucks will play Madison County at 6:30 CST on Thursday Night in Madison.
The change in time is aimed at making it easier for parents and residents to attend.
Shoppers support local businesses in Panama City on Small Business Saturday.
Business owners say they're excited for the improvements that make the shops on Harrison Avenue more accessible.
Thanksgiving meals were prepared for and delivered to local seniors who are homebound, hungry, or don't have family close by.
The holiday season and hunting season share much more than just a section of the calendar.
The two men were arrested and charged for five separate armed robberies in Panama City.
Proceeds from the event went towards providing mine-seeking drones for people in Ukraine.
The park includes fields and courts for youth sports, playgrounds, a pavilion, and a museum celebrating the rich history of Callaway.
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The blood drive will be held on Friday at Bill Byrd Kia from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The project started in 2017, and isn't scheduled to be fully completed until 2026.
The expo is an opportunity for vendors to showcase how their technology advancements can help the airmen at Tyndall.
The parade was followed by a ceremony honoring those who have served our great nation.
The purpose of the drill was for everyone to practice the protocol, procedures and communication techniques that will be used in a worst-case scenario.
The majority of the $20 million needed to rebuild the center is coming from FEMA funding that was earmarked to help the area recover from Hurricane Michael.
The new biomass dome will provide the proper temperature, aeration and fire suppression needed for the materials inside.
The annual fundraiser helps the council support senior citizens through providing food, activities and more.
The competition takes place Saturday at Pier Park in Panama City Beach.
The new hospital is slated to open in May 2025.
The two teachers were presented with money raised by students and faculty to help with their medical bills.
Fire inspections for short-term rentals begin on Wednesday, and the deadline to have them completed is February 1, 2024.
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The carnival has been held in Kinard for over 40 years, and all proceeds go to the Kinard Fire Department.
Bay County became the 32nd community nationwide to earn the distinction.
The council decided to extend commercial and recreational seasons for amberjack while also lowering the commercial catch limit.
Bay District Schools says that they are doing everything possible, both financially and staffing-wise.
BDS also held it's school board meeting at Bay High on Tuesday, with an insurance premium increase for its employees being a main topic.
The annual event is put on by the Rotary Club of Blountstown, and it doubles as a fundraiser for the organization's scholarship program.
The new pickleball and tennis courts are located at Oakland Terrace Park in Panama City.
The Sheriff's Office repurposed and renovated the city's previous agricultural building.
Development in Callaway is a result of Hurricane Michael response and the ever-growing Tyndall Air Force Base.
The organization raised awareness in Panama City on Saturday about the dangers of human trafficking.
The three-day celebration of German beer and cuisine kicked off Friday night at Aaron Bessant Park in Panama City Beach.
The new place of worship for the Family of God Baptist Church is set to be completed in Spring 2025.
The district was awarded nearly $70,000 from Altria and other vaping companies.
The life jacket program runs on the honor system -- boaters are encouraged to borrow and then return the jackets.
Students from Rutherford, Mosley and Bay High honored as National Merit Scholarship Semi-finalists.
St. Joe’s Eli Harris turns in our Sonic High School Football Play of the Week
Lynn Haven's city hall, police operations, EOC and chamber will now be housed in the same building.
The Buddy Walk is a celebration of youth and adults with down syndrome.
The three-day event continued on Saturday with pirate fun for everyone.
The rodeo is an economic boom for Bonifay and Holmes County.
Alf Coleman Road will be completely closed to drivers for 120 days due to the construction project.
