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The Tornado Watch in effect in the extreme western panhandle will expire at 5pm CST. Storms continue to feed into the area ahead of a developing cold front.
Published: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:34:00 GMT
Severe Weather will be possible over the panhandle of Florida and into southern Alabama Saturday night.
Published: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:41:08 GMT
A Panama City woman was recently jailed for a crime she didn't commit. To add insult to injury, she was told she'd have to pay to have the arrest removed from her record. There are hundreds of movies and books about mistaken identity, but Tiffany Hewett lived the story for real last month.
Published: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:14:34 GMT
Some people in Port St. Joe are worried about the Hope Center and whether it will become a homeless shelter similar to the one in downtown Panama City.
Published: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:39:07 GMT
Gulf County’s tourism organization has experienced its share of struggles in recent weeks, but despite the current controversies, 2011 was apparently a good year for the county’s tourism business.
Published: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:22:58 GMT
A new bill under consideration in the Florida Senate could give a boost to local restaurants, but critics say that boost will come at the expense of employees who work for tips.
Published: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:30:59 GMT
Notes from interviews of current and former Arnold High School football players detail gifts of food and cash to athletes, free lodging at condos in Panama City Beach, and other favors by coaches.
Published: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:33:53 GMT
In 2010, Florida voters approved a constitutional amendment requiring state lawmakers to fairly draw new legislative districts, but Friday the Florida Democratic Party filed suit, saying GOP drawn maps are anything but fair.
Published: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:29:32 GMT
Former Florida Secretary of State Kurt Browning announced Friday he’ll run for superintendent of Pasco County Schools. Thursday was Browning’s last day as head of Florida’s elections. He served nearly six years, through two governors overseeing several primaries and the 2008 presidential election.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:28:38 GMT
Vernon- A Florida mother is turning a personal tragedy into motivation. A drunk driver killer her daughter close to ten years ago. Now she talks to students statewide about the dangers of driving under the influence.
Published: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:20:30 GMT
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