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Local tourism officials say our area saw a big boom over the holiday weekend despite the pandemic.

Here's a look at the rain chances and heat over the panhandle

They say they’re essentially another member of the team as they go through the same physical and firearm training.

The hospital recently set up a free insurance hotline to help those who lost coverage during the pandemic find temporary health insurance while they’re unemployed.

The Commissioner of the Florida Department of Education has issued an emergency order mandating schools must open buildings in August.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will vote later this month to close what was once one of the richest oyster producing bays in Florida and the nation. It’s for the bay’s own good and has the support of those who have cherished the bays riches.

The goal of the bill is to increase base pay to at least $47,500.

Bay District school board member Steve Moss said this is uncharted territory for school districts, so the board has a lot to consider.

Ten water rescues were conducted in 3 hours after dangerous rip currents and high surf on Panama City Beach.

The Panama City Fire Chief has been placed on paid administrative leave, according to city officials.

Girls Inc Reopened after one week shutdown for deep cleaning.

Police say they arrested Marcus Jones, Murray Horton, Tyshon Jones, and Tywann Sistrunk over the weekend after they allegedly battered a man and his wife.

The Florida Department of Health has released the latest coronavirus COVID-19 numbers for Monday.

Rebuild Bay County and Feeding the Gulf Coast are partnering up to host a pop-up food bank Tuesday.

Newton says the baby’s health is her top priority.

You do not have to have symptoms to be tested, and the tests are free.

An autopsy is scheduled and more details will be released later.

Malone basketball head coach Steve Welch said he and the extended Malone family are heartbroken with this loss.

Health officials say there are 10,059 new positive COVID-19 cases as of Sunday.

Employees at XD Dark Ride Experience said they’re seeing big crowds this weekend.

In Panama City Beach, people remembered the sacrifices of veterans on Fourth of July.

Several families were able to enjoy a fireworks show Friday evening at the Boardwalk Beach Resort Hotel & Convention Center.

Several visitors say this is a weekend to celebrate our country and our freedom, but they say it’s also a way to celebrate freedom from being locked inside their homes during pandemic.

Airport traffic is down this Fourth of July holiday weekend, compared to last year.

The Red Bar has set a reopening date for mid-July.

The Franklin County TDC is offering grants for local nonprofits.

The Panama City Center for the Arts opened a Black Lives Matter exhibition Friday.

Governor DeSantis recently signed a bill defining the Fourth of July a designated holiday when people can legally shoot fireworks in Florida.

Several cities across the panhandle will be holding fireworks shows this 4th of July.

Jackson County School District seniors will have to wait a little longer for their graduation ceremonies.