City and county leaders joined for a ceremonial first boat launch of the Carl Gray Park Boat Ramp Friday afternoon. The ramp is the first of a two-phase project.

As summer is winding down, Bay County tourism officials say there were less visitors in the market this year but they were spending more money.

Dr. Rufus Wood visited the Glenwood Community Center voting site and encouraged minorities to get out and vote.

David Scott Fine Jewelry celebrated its grand reopening in its original building located on Harrison Avenue in Downtown Panama City.

Last week the son of former Bay County Sheriff Guy Tunnell was in a horrific car accident. Friday, friends, family and many well wishers gathered at Bill Byrd Kia to show their support for Jason Tunnell. One of his closest friends, Shane Collins, also know as Doctor Shane, handed out stickers for people to show their support and offer prayers for Jason's recovery.

The Franklin County Tourist Development Council (TDC) and the Florida Department of Health have launched a voluntary Pledge to Protect program in which Franklin County tourism businesses commit to clean and healthy standards for their guests and employees to prevent the spread of COVID-19.