Articles by Matthew Beaton
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Yeager elected Gulf Consortium officer
Gulf County Commissioner Warren Yeager has been elected as one of the officers for Florida’s Gulf Consortium READ MORE
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Governor’s budget would help the Apalachicola Bay
The ailing Apalachicola Bay may get some help if Gov. Rick Scott gets his way — but lawmakers say the funding will mainly go toward a study. Scott’s recently unveiled budget would give $3 milli... READ MORE
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Washington County ranks 65th in healthy residents
PANAMA CITY— Only two counties in the state are less healthy than Washington County, according to rankings released by a nonprofit organization Wednesday. Bay and other Panhandle counties finished closer to the middle of the pack. READ MORE
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Drone bill draws concerns
PANAMA CITY — State senators want to keep Big Brother in check, and they believe they have the legislation to do it. READ MORE
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Teachers take issue with evaluation system at lawmakers forum
PANAMA CITY — A few centuries earlier Bay County teachers would have grabbed their torches and pitchforks. READ MORE
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Patronis to seek state Senate seat
PANAMA CITY — The November election is barely in the rearview mirror, but one local politician already is looking to 2016. READ MORE
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Lawmakers hear mixed report on election laws
PANAMA CITY— Bay County’s supervisor of elections has a few recommendations as Tallahassee lawmakers look to reform voting laws. READ MORE
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Lawmakers opposed to expanded gaming
PANAMA CITY — Bay County’s local delegation is steadfastly against expanding gambling but agrees state policy on the issue could use another look and maybe some polish in the 2013 session. READ MORE
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St. Joe, county renew RiverCamps agreement
WEST BAY — One of the Panhandle’s largest developers and landowners has been granted a 30-year extension agreement with Bay County. READ MORE
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Paving North Bear Creek Road up for vote
YOUNGSTOWN — The Bay County Commission likely will approve a $413,568 drainage improvement project Tuesday, which will pave a dirt road and enhance its drainage. READ MORE
