PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -According to the CDC, respiratory illness activity is currently high in the United States, and Bay County is no exception to this statistic.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (CN) — A Florida jury of six began deliberations Thursday afternoon and will soon decide if CNN defamed Zachary Young, a U.S. Navy veteran and security consultant, by painting him as an illegal profiteer and implicating him in "black market" evacuations in a story on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

A Florida woman was arrested after accidentally texting a narcotics investigator while trying to buy drugs, authorities said.

With 60 vendors and 130 tables filled with Hot Wheels, trains, games, and more the Florida Panhandle Toy Expo has become a must-see for toy lovers across the world. Show

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Zachary Young claimed CNN ruined his business and reputation when the network ran a story on private contractors charging Afghans trying to flee their country, but he says he didn't participate in the

Student shots: The percentage of Florida students entering kindergarten with required vaccinations continues to decline, Health News Florida reports. Superintendents: Alachua County interim superintendent Kamela Patton offered to extend her contract if the school board needs more time to search for a permanent leader, MainStreet Daily News reports.

The expo will be taking place in a new location this year. The festivities start on January 17th at the Central Panhandle Fairgrounds and go until January 19th.

Police said they have arrested a Florida man for multiple felony charges after he swindled 10 people and stole more than $100,000 for his personal use.

The Palm Bay City Council has unanimously voted to support Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' push to move NASA's headquarters to Brevard County.

Indian River Lagoon cleanup, expanding housing options, reducing homelessness, fixing infrastructure, improving transportation among wish list items

The city of Palm Bay wants to bring in more space jobs as the governor tries to move NASA Headquarters to Florida.