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Update: Bay County Incinerator on Fire

Panama City - Firefighter are still battling a fire at the Bay County waste to energy facility, better known as the incinerator, that's been burning for nearly 24 hours. They have the flames under control, but the fire is still not our.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:19:26 GMT

Port St. Joe Murder Mystery: 3 Years Later

It's been 3 years since Mary Louise Thomas was declared missing and eventually found dead in some woods in Port St. Joe. Gulf County Sheriff's investigators are still trying to find out what happened to her.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:18:44 GMT

Plans for Lynn Haven Upgrade on the Table

The City of Lynn Haven is in the beginning stages of what would be makeover for its downtown area. Members of Lynn Haven Main Street want to restore the city’s history, and bring in new business by revitalizing the area.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:23:02 GMT

Driver Dies in Early Morning Crash on Hathaway Bridge

PANAMA CITY, FL- Panama City Police investigators are still sorting out the details of a fatal traffic crash on Hathaway Bridge early Monday morning. They say alcohol could have played a factor in the head on crash.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:08:41 GMT

Washington County Health Department Kicks Off Mobile Dental Program for Kids

Chipley- The Washington County Health Department kicked off its new mobile dental program Monday geared towards improving the dental health of children. As a part of it, it'll be going to the two elementary schools there one week a year to perform free exams.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:11:01 GMT

Head Injuries Could Sideline Florida Student Athletes

Parents of student athletes may soon have to sign a form saying they understand the risk of serious head injuries, and players who may have a concussion will have to sit out the rest of the game under legislation approved by a House committee Monday in Tallahassee.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:45:11 GMT

Bikers Ask Lawmakers for More Protection

Bikers from around the state are in Tallahassee asking lawmakers for safer roads. ABATE Florida is supporting legislation for mandatory jail time for drivers who kill a biker in a wreck. They also support a ban on texting while driving.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:37:08 GMT

Suspect Cops Pleas in Robbery Case

A local man, Charles Douglas Stephens, pleaded no contest Monday to robbery with a deadly weapon and was sentenced to 14 years in prison.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:58:25 GMT

Whitney Houston's Body to be Taken Home to NJ

Two people who have spoken with Whitney Houston's family say the singer's body will be taken home to New Jersey late Monday for a funeral to be held at week's end.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:58:29 GMT

FHP to Crack Down on Aggressive Driving

The Florida Highway Patrol is starting a campaign to crack down on aggressive driving.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:56:33 GMT