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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Bay district schools and PCBPD team up for online safety workshop
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – As technology continues to evolve, online safety for children is a bigger issue now than ever before. Bay district schools and Panama City Beach Police are teaming up to teach parents how to better protect their kids. Police Chief J.R. Talamantez is hosting the last Parents Against Predators workshop of the school year on Tuesday night. BBIA scholarship presentation strengthens workforce The free program will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Mosley High School. Parents will learn how to ensure their children stay safe online, recognize potential risks, and make responsible choices. Parents of all students, no matter their age or where they attend school, are encouraged to participate. And free dinner will be provided while supplies last. For more information, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Yahoo
'Back the Blue' memorial ride cancelled; but the tribute rolls on
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The 'Back the Blue' parade began back in 2005, after Panama City Beach Sergeant Kevin Kight was killed in the line of duty at a traffic stop on March 27, 2005. 20 years later, the tradition carries on to show support for law enforcement and first responders. Saturday's ride was cancelled due to weather, but that didn't stop bikers and law enforcement officers from paying tribute. 'It's not just Bay County. It's located out here at Panama City Beach. We actually all come together, come together for this event as a tribute. The Cops n' Kids just kind of a way to actually get back to the community through this event as well,' Panama City Beach Police Sergeant James Dinse said. The ride is held twice a year, collecting donations that benefit the Panama City Beach Police Cops n' Kids program, which helps kids in need during the holiday season. Mosley High School junior earns a full ride to FSU Panama City for new fishing team 'Kevin was all about community. He was always out there trying to help, you know, throughout his whole time he served. So he would be thrilled that this was named after him, that it's continued. And he loved kids. Um, he was a T-ball coach, and he had a son, and he was all about. So this would be right up his alley,' Widow of Kevin Kight, Christina Kight-McVay, said. Even without the parade, participants are reminded of the service and sacrifice that law enforcement officers and first responders make each day. 'It is a very difficult and hard job out there. And they need that encouragement. They need to know that, you know, they're supported and they're thought well of out there,' Kight-McVay said. Thunder Beach will be back in the fall for the next rally, and they will be continuing the tradition of riding to 'Back the Blue'. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Yahoo
Flock Security Cameras to be installed in Pier Park
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Local law enforcement will have eyes on Pier Park at all times. The Bay County Tourist Development Council is investing $112,000 to install Flock cameras in Pier Park. The camera can read license plates, identifying any vehicle with an outstanding warrant. It will be utilized by Panama City Beach Police and the Bay County Sheriff's Office, connecting directly to the sheriff's BAYROC system. 'The sheriff has his BAYROCs system, which is an awesome system where they're able to see what's going on all over Bay County. And this will just help to augment that process,' Bay County Tourist Development Council Executive Director Dan Rowe said. Visit Panama City Beach includes local businesses and restaurants on their website. Officials say some of those local establishments have been promoting spring break parties, which have led to two recent shootings. They say establishments that cater to spring-breakers, like Hammerhead Fred's, Harpoon Harry's, and Longboards, are still included in their marketing materials. 'They have been on the TDC's website, they've been included, you know, in some of our other marketing materials and our visitors guide. And so, I mean, they're still they're part of the, you know, the mix that we do promote,' Rowe said. Commissioner Clair Pease asked the council to review their policies on promoting all local businesses. 'Let's say a gentlemen's club decided they want to advertise on our ratings or first of all, I'm pretty sure we have something in there that says we would be against promoting those those types of businesses,' Commissioner Clair Pease said. The TDC is focused on promoting Panama City Beach as a family-friendly area. But they fear the recent shootings could steer visitors away from Panama City Beach. 'If I had a family with children out here and that was going on, I guarantee I would not come back to this destination,' Bay County Tourist Development Council Board Member Andy Phillips said. The Bay County Tourist Development Council will review their policies on promoting businesses that host spring break parties. Then they will decide if those establishments will continue to be featured on the Visit Panama City Beach website. Once installed, the Flock cameras will be permanent fixtures and not solely used during busy times like spring break. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
