Vernon, Florida City Council Schedules Regular Monthly Meeting on Monday, March 18, 2024
Panama City Beach Officials Pass Ordinance Restricting Spring Breakers Access to Beach
Panama City Beach is restricting Beach access from Entry 25 to 36, including the areas behind Pineapple Willies and the Shores of Panama, from 10PM to 4AM during Spring Break. This is the result of a meeting on Thursday, March 14, 2024 of the Panama City Beach City Council, when officials heard the second reading… Read More »
March 18 is National Awkward Moments Day
Awkward moments happen all the time – and to some folks more than others! For anyone who has ever wished that the ground would open up and swallow them, National Awkward Moments Day is a celebration of all of those ridiculous moments that are filled with bumbling, bungling and tons of embarrassment. From walking out of a… Read More »
How to Tell If You’re Taking Too Much Magnesium
Magnesium is an essential mineral that’s important for literally hundreds of bodily functions including muscle function, blood sugar control, and blood pressure regulation. About half of Americans don’t get enough magnesium from food and beverages alone, so supplements could be helpful to fill in the gaps of your magnesium intake. However, supplements often come in… Read More »
2024 School District, College and University Spring Break Schedule
Spring Break is upon us, and here is a schedule of schools, school districts, colleges and universities which will descend upon the World’s Most Beautiful Beaches’ over the next several weeks. March 1st – 10th Pace Academy Ball State University Auburn University Baylor University Samford University Lovett School University of Georgia Mercer University University of… Read More »
Part 2- 16th Annual Bonifay Down Home Street Festival & Car Show on Saturday, March 16, 2024 Draws Large Crows, Enjoys Great Weather
The 16th Annual Bonifay Down Home Street Festival occurred on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Veteran’s Park in Bonifay, Florida enjoyed very large crowds and some great Florida Spring weather, along with a large selection of arts, crafts and food vendors, as seen in Part 2 of these images from the event by Paul Goulding… Read More »
Sunday, March 17, 2024 is St. Patty’s Day. Who Was Saint Patrick and Why Does He Have a Day?
St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday held annually on March 17. Named after the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, the day celebrates Irish heritage with food, parades, drinks, Irish lore, and an assortment of green-colored things—green beer, anyone? Today the holiday is celebrated around the world, with much of the modern… Read More »
Part 1- 16th Annual Bonifay Down Home Street Festival & Car Show on Saturday, March 16, 2024 Draws Large Crows, Enjoys Great Weather
The 16th Annual Bonifay Down Home Street Festival occurred on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Veteran’s Park in Bonifay, Florida enjoyed very large crowds and some great Florida Spring weather, along with a classic car show, as seen in Part 1 of these images from the car show event by Paul Goulding Photography.
Part 1- ‘The Bearded Backyard Beekeeper’- A Series Dedicated to the Hardest Working Animals in the World, by Gene Wills
<This is a reprint of the first in a series of articles demystifying the art of beekeeping, as seen through the eyes of a local beekeeper> Greetings, and welcome to the first in a series of articles in which I will attempt to demystify the art of beekeeping or Apiculture, which is simply the maintenance… Read More »
March 16 is National Corndog Day
National Corndog Day was inaugurated in 1992 in Corvallis, Oregon by Brady Sahnow and Henry Otley. The first celebration was informal and involved only corndogs and basketball. In subsequent years, National Corndog day was expanded to include tater tots and beer and gradually spread to other cities. The celebration currently is sponsored by Foster Farms, a Livingston, California-based poultry… Read More »
Part 2- Florida Panhandle Technical College Law Enforcement and Corrections Programs Graduation on March 14, 2024 in Chipley, Florida
National Weather Service Advises of Extreme Weather Risk on March 15, 2024
A Slight Risk (2 of 5) for severe thunderstorms is expected for this evening into the overnight hours. A Marginal Risk (1 of 5) extends for areas east of the Chattahoochee/Apalachicola river basins to the Valdosta/Tallahassee line. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch will be in effect through 7pm CDT for counties included in the Slight Risk. Overview: An ongoing MCS currently over Central… Read More »
Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Large Group of Drug Offenders in Criminal Roundup on March 15, 2024
Sheriff Kevin Crews conducted a press conference yesterday regarding a large drug round up investigation here in Washington County. Below is Sheriff Crews comments during the press conference. I want to begin by recognizing our law enforcement partners that assisted the Washington County Sheriff’s Office throughout this investigation. Chipley Police Department States Attorney’s Office 14th… Read More »