As new development continues in Panama City, taxpayers have covered the cost. But officials are considering a fee that would make developers pay for new roads, sidewalks, and traffic improvements instead.
SOUTH WALTON FIRE DISTRICT IS IN CHARGE OF KEEPING BEACHES LIKE THIS ONE SAFE BUT LIKE OTHER AGENCIES IN THE PANHANDLE THEY HAVE TO NAVIGATE A REVOLVING STAFF FOR THE BUSY SEASONS.
Officials say Gulf Crest's fire started when a kitchen oven was left on during renovations, igniting a towel on fire. The towel was then tossed onto the balcony where it set patio furniture ablaze.
