Lighting the way

The weather was ideal, and for those who thought it too cold, a large bonfire greeted them where they could sit and be warmed. The Crooked River Lighthouse glowed brightly on its 126th anniversary Saturday night, as did the many brightly colored and lesser-powered illuminations that made Lantern Fest a success. Attendance was strong all…

Buck O’Neil could soon be in Hall of Fame

On Dec. 5, the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s Early Baseball Era committee will meet at the winter meetings in Orlando, to vote on who they think from a 10-player ballot should be entered into the famed museum in Cooperstown, New York. Two baseball historians said Saturday morning that Carrabelle native Buck O’Neil has a…

CITY OF LYNN HAVEN PLANS FOR ITS 6TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE 2021
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CITY OF LYNN HAVEN PLANS FOR ITS 6TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE 2021

Lynn Haven, Florida – On Saturday, December 4th, 2021 City of Lynn haven is holding its 6th Annual ChristmasParade. The Christmas Parade route will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Florida Avenue in Lynn Haven. The start of theroute begins on 5th Street and runs until 11th Street on Florida Avenue. Local schools, groups and businessesare…

Convicted murderer given life sentence
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Convicted murderer given life sentence

Asher Martin was sentenced to life in prison Friday for second-degree murder and principal to arson in the 2020 stabbing death of Christopher Whaley, whose body was left in a burning van after he was killed, State Attorney Larry Basford announced. Circuit Court Judge Dustin Stephenson agreed with Prosecutor Devin Collier’s assessment that while the…

Panama City Holiday Tree Giveaway planned for Dec. 11
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Panama City Holiday Tree Giveaway planned for Dec. 11

The City of Panama City, through its #ReTreePC initiative, is hosting a Holiday Tree Giveaway on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Trees will be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning at 9 a.m. at both the Panama City Farmers Market (218 Harrison Ave.) and The Market at St. Andrews (Beck Avenue). The giveaway is…

Panama City City Hall Holiday Concert planned for December 10th
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Panama City City Hall Holiday Concert planned for December 10th

The City of Panama City will host its 2nd Annual City Hall Holiday Concert on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Noon. The artists performing are Janelle Frost, the local Mother of Blues, Britt Reynolds, local singer and actress, and the North Bay Haven High School Choir. The public is invited to attend. City Hall is located…

Panama City Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony planned for Dec. 3rd
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Panama City Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony planned for Dec. 3rd

The City of Panama City is hosting its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 3, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. The Christmas Tree is located on the backside of City Hall at the intersection of Grace Avenue and W. 5th Street. A short ceremony will begin at 5 p.m. with the Christmas…