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 […]
Panama City seller gets surprise buyer for his Gibson J-45
A Panama City man got an unexpected surprise when the buyer for his Facebook Marketplace guitar turned out to be country music star Riley Green. Facebook Marketplace Sale Takes an Unexpected Turn Shane Allen, owner of Front Beach Softwash LLC in Panama City, decided to sell his Gibson J-45 on Facebook Marketplace. Allen said he […]
30A renters weigh in on the best vacation rental bed setup
A recent online discussion about short-term rental bed configurations on 30A sparked a debate over what guests really want in a vacation home. King Beds Get the Most Love The original question asked renters to choose between two layouts: three king beds, one queen, and a bunk room, or two king beds, one queen, two […]
Gulf Coast Jam announces 2027 lineup
Gulf Coast Jam has announced its four headliners for the 2027 festival, set for June 3-6 at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach. Country Stars Set to Headline Gulf Coast Jam The 2027 lineup will feature Bailey Zimmerman, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, and Zach Top. The four-day country music festival will bring the artists […]
Fall travel prices are rising, but Florida still has deals
Fall travel deals may not be as plentiful this year, but Santa Rosa Beach remains one of the beach destinations offering lower vacation rental rates after summer. Fall Travel Demand Keeps Prices Higher Fall has traditionally brought lower prices and smaller crowds after Labor Day. That pattern is changing as more travelers continue taking trips […]
Major Highway 98 improvements discussed at Fort Walton Beach meeting
Military leaders, elected officials, and transportation planners met in Fort Walton Beach to discuss ongoing efforts to ease Highway 98 congestion. Officials Review Highway 98 Traffic Projects Air Force Special Operations Command hosted the roundtable on Aug. 17 at the Freedom Tech Center in Fort Walton Beach. The meeting brought together military, government, and transportation […]
Shellfish harvesting reopens in Santa Rosa County
A section of Santa Rosa County shellfish harvesting waters has reopened after recent testing showed the area meets safety standards. East Bay Area Reopens Area #0232 East Bay in the Santa Rosa Shellfish Harvest Area reopened at sunrise on Aug. 8, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The area had previously […]
Curate 30A teases what’s next after wrapping summer activities
Curate 30A is wrapping up a summer filled with artist shows and live events at its Rosemary Beach gallery, with more events planned for this fall. A Summer of Artist Shows Curate 30A hosted several artist showcases throughout the summer at its gallery at 72 Main St. in Rosemary Beach. Recent shows featured artists including […]
