Panama City Beach Market announces plans to move
Panama City Beach Market is preparing for a move, but the popular indoor market has not yet announced where it will go next. PCB Market Begins Search for a New Location PCB Market recently announced plans to relocate from its current home at 7157 U.S. Highway 98 in Panama City Beach. The indoor market features […]
Gulf Coast Jam reveals two more country artists for 2027 festival
Country music fans have two more reasons to look forward to the 2027 Gulf Coast Jam in Panama City Beach. Two More Artists Join the Gulf Coast Jam Lineup Gulf Coast Jam organizers announced Warren Zeiders and Jon Pardi as the latest additions to the 2027 festival lineup. The announcement came through a Facebook post […]
New indoor pickleball complex opens in Panama City Beach
Pickleball players in Panama City Beach now have a new indoor option for staying active while escaping Florida’s heat and unpredictable weather. Diadem Pickleball Complex Opens in Panama City Beach The Diadem Pickleball Complex recently opened a new 25,000-square-foot indoor facility in Panama City Beach. The facility gives local players and visitors a climate-controlled space […]
Florida sees fewer Canadian visitors as Destin-Fort Walton Beach looks to boost tourism
Tourism leaders in Destin-Fort Walton Beach are planning a trip to Canada as Florida continues to see fewer Canadian visitors. Canadian Visits to Florida Continue to Decline According to VISIT FLORIDA, about 721,000 Canadians visited the state during the second quarter of 2026. That marks a 4% decrease compared to the same period last year. […]
New Thoracic surgeon expands Lung Cancer care in Santa Rosa Beach
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast has expanded its cancer care team with the addition of a thoracic surgeon at its Santa Rosa Beach Cancer Center. New Surgeon Joins Cancer Center Dr. Christopher Ellington has joined the Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Cancer Center on Mack Bayou Loop in Santa Rosa Beach. According to the hospital, […]
Iconic Jaws Souvenirs Shop destroyed by fire
An iconic Panama City Beach souvenir shop was destroyed after a massive fire swept through the building early Friday morning. Fire Destroys a Thomas Drive Landmark The blaze completely destroyed Jaws Souvenirs, a longtime retail destination located at 7100 Thomas Drive in Panama City Beach. Firefighters responded during the early morning hours and found the […]
Massive Hammerhead Shark spotted hunting near Florida Shore
A giant hammerhead shark created an unforgettable scene after it was spotted hunting an eagle ray just yards from shore near Panama City Beach. Viral Footage Captures a Rare Predator The dramatic encounter resurfaced this week after Destin Life shared footage originally captured on July 30, 2025, in the shallow waters of Panama City Beach, […]
Destin lifeguards shine at 2026 USLA Nationals
Destin Beach Safety lifeguards helped the Emerald Coast Lifeguard Association deliver one of its strongest performances at the 2026 United States Lifesaving Association National Championships. Emerald Coast Places Fifth Overall The Emerald Coast Lifeguard Association (ECLA) finished fifth overall in the A Division at the USLA Nationals Surf Lifesaving Championships, held in Fort Lauderdale from […]
Rutherford High retires NFL star Alonzo Johnson’s jersey
Rutherford High School honored former standout Alonzo Johnson by retiring his jersey during a ceremony at Tommy Oliver Stadium on Aug. 21. Panama City Football Standout Honored Johnson graduated from Rutherford High School in 1981 and earned recognition as an All-Florida high school football player. Friends, family, former teammates, and school officials attended the ceremony […]
Bay County inspections flag high-priority violations
Recent restaurant inspections in Bay County found high-priority violations at 10 establishments, while one Panama City Beach restaurant faced a temporary closure. One Restaurant Temporarily Closed Jaaskitchen at 9956 Hutchinson Blvd. in Panama City Beach failed a complaint inspection on Aug. 13 and temporarily stopped operations. Inspectors found nine violations, including three high-priority violations. The […]
