Panama City Beach

Two charged with manslaughter in Panama City Beach fentanyl overdose death

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. — Two individuals have been charged with manslaughter in connection with a fatal fentanyl overdose that occurred nearly one year ago, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday.…

July 20, 2025

Man charged with manslaughter in fatal Panama City Beach fentanyl overdose

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. — A Panama City man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with a fatal fentanyl overdose that occurred in December, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday.…

July 20, 2025

Six Arrested for Looting in Storm-Damaged Panama City Beach Area

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL – January 10, 2024 – The Bay County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of six individuals on charges of burglary in the storm-damaged Treasure Circle area of…

January 10, 2024

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Stabbing suspect arrested in Panama City Beach

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL – The Bay County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on Houston Street in Panama City Beach yesterday, January 2, 2022, in reference to a stabbing. Deputies arrived…

January 11, 2022

Minnesota man who stabbed woman, himself in Panama City Beach said he was driven by jealousy

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL – On November 3, 2021, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office responded to a stabbing at a residence on Clarence Street on Panama City Beach. Deputies arrived to find…

November 7, 2021

Arrest made after Panama City Beach high school bomb threat

On September 13, 2021, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Deputy at Arnold High School was notified of a threatening phone call received by an Arnold employee. This threat caused the…

September 16, 2021

Man busted for operating Jamaican lottery scam out of Panama City Beach home

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL – Bay County deputies have arrested a man operating a Jamaican lottery scam. According to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, the arrest of a Panama City Beach man…

February 11, 2021

Panama City Beach Man Charged for Premeditated Double Murder

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL – The Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced today the arrest of Quantavious Dion Burns, age 18, of Verona St., Panama City Beach. Burns was arrested on January 29,…

February 2, 2021

Police Investigating Panama City Beach Double Homicide

PANAMA CITY, FL – The Bay County Sheriff’s Office responded to a Medical Emergency call at a home on Delmar Drive, Panama City Beach, at approximately 11:06 PM January 26, 2021. The…

February 2, 2021

Panama City to Welcome its Very First Fazoli’s

The nation’s largest Italian QSR brand is set to make mid-May debut near Bay City Point shopping center Panama City, FL (-) The Sunshine State can’t get enough of Fazoli’s Fast. Fresh.…

October 22, 2022

Famous Breadsticks, Italian Fare Coming to Panama City with New Fazoli’s

The nation’s largest Italian QSR brand is set to make debut near Bay City Point shopping center on Aug. 2, its fifth Florida location Panama City, FL (-) Fazoli’s is ready to…

October 22, 2022

Body of woman found in Panama City bedroom, police suspect murder, person of interest in custody

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL – On December 17, 2021, at approximately 9:16 am, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding an individual discovering a body in a residence at 19607…

December 18, 2021

Man charged for Halloween damage of news satellite dish that interrupted coverage in Panama City

BAY COUNTY, FL – The Bay County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest in a Criminal Mischief case today involving damaged broadcasting equipment at WJHG-TV, Channel 7 on Panama City Beach. The damage…

November 7, 2021

Panama City couple charged after having sex with child

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL – The Bay County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a local couple after a complaint was made they made contact with a juvenile online and later engaged in sexual…

March 16, 2021

High winds damage Panama City park, forcing closure

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL – After high winds swept through the Florida panhandle on Tuesday, damage at Frank Brown Park was assessed and the park and baseball field have been closed. Police…

February 17, 2021

Panama City man accused, charged for rape in Lynn Haven

LYNN HAVEN, FL – A 37-year-old Panama City man has been charged for forcing himself on a female and engaging in sexual intercourse. Lynn Haven Police have arrested a thirty-seven-year-old Panama City man…

December 17, 2020

Former U.S. Navy Service Member Sentenced for $2 Million Insurance Fraud Scheme

NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – October 17, 2023 SAN DIEGO – Christopher Toups, who at the time of his crimes was a chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy, was sentenced in federal…

October 17, 2023

Former U.S. Navy Service Member Pleads Guilty to $2 Million Insurance Fraud Scheme

Assistant U. S. Attorneys Peter Ko (619) 546-7359 and Mark Conover (619) 546-6763 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – October 27, 2022 SAN DIEGO – Christopher Toups, who at the time of his crimes…

October 27, 2022

The Dickey Foundation Awards Two Grants to Support Florida First Responders

Grants will provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to first responders of Florida Dallas, TX (-) The Dickey Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, awards grants to provide first responders with…

October 22, 2022

Peach Cobbler Factory Continues Massive Expansion in the South

Louisville, KY (-) The Peach Cobbler Factory CEO Greg George recently announced the signing of a 12 multi-unit franchise agreement. PCF Franchise LLC Co-Founder Greg George announced that Peachy Keen LLC has…

October 22, 2022

Factbox-The worst hurricanes in Florida’s history as Ian takes aim

(Reuters) – Hurricane Ian is expected to hit Florida’s Gulf Coast later this week, possibly as a Category 3 storm, prompting residents to prepare for life-threatening conditions. As Florida braces for Hurricane…

September 26, 2022

Two Walton County Men Convicted On Drug Trafficking Charges

PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – A federal jury in Pensacola has convicted Kenneth Ingram, 62, and Kadeem Ingram, 32, both of DeFuniak Springs, Florida for the offenses of conspiracy to distribute and possession with…

August 23, 2022

Alabama Man Convicted Of Attempting To Entice A Minor To Engage In Sexual Activity And Traveling To Florida To Have Sex With A Minor

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – A federal jury in Tallahassee convicted Jason Earl Kirkland, 44, of Cottonwood, Alabama of attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity and interstate travel with intent…

July 27, 2022

Body found at Jetties State Park identified

The Bay County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of FWC and the United States Coast Guard, recovered the body of a white male earlier this week from the rocks at the jetties…

November 7, 2021

Porche joyrider charged after killing 59-year-old driver

WALTON COUNTY, Fla— The man responsible for the fatal February traffic crash on Highway 98 in Walton County has turned himself in on felony charges. Tuesday, June 22nd Lawrence Breton Cowart, 32,…

June 26, 2021

Two charged with manslaughter in Panama City Beach fentanyl overdose death

Man charged with manslaughter in fatal Panama City Beach fentanyl overdose

Six Arrested for Looting in Storm-Damaged Panama City Beach Area

Stabbing suspect arrested in Panama City Beach

Minnesota man who stabbed woman, himself in Panama City Beach said he was driven by jealousy

Arrest made after Panama City Beach high school bomb threat

Man busted for operating Jamaican lottery scam out of Panama City Beach home

Panama City Beach Man Charged for Premeditated Double Murder

Police Investigating Panama City Beach Double Homicide

Panama City to Welcome its Very First Fazoli’s

Famous Breadsticks, Italian Fare Coming to Panama City with New Fazoli’s

Body of woman found in Panama City bedroom, police suspect murder, person of interest in custody

Man charged for Halloween damage of news satellite dish that interrupted coverage in Panama City

Panama City couple charged after having sex with child

High winds damage Panama City park, forcing closure

Panama City man accused, charged for rape in Lynn Haven

Former U.S. Navy Service Member Sentenced for $2 Million Insurance Fraud Scheme

Former U.S. Navy Service Member Pleads Guilty to $2 Million Insurance Fraud Scheme

The Dickey Foundation Awards Two Grants to Support Florida First Responders

Peach Cobbler Factory Continues Massive Expansion in the South

Factbox-The worst hurricanes in Florida’s history as Ian takes aim

Two Walton County Men Convicted On Drug Trafficking Charges

Alabama Man Convicted Of Attempting To Entice A Minor To Engage In Sexual Activity And Traveling To Florida To Have Sex With A Minor

Body found at Jetties State Park identified

Porche joyrider charged after killing 59-year-old driver

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