The Bay County Board of County Commissioners will host an Alternatives Public Meeting for the County 2321 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from State 77 to State 75 (U.S. 231) on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. Read on...
The Bay County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants for appointment to the Tourist Development Council County Non- Collector Seat. Letters of interest with complete contact information may be submitted at bocc@baycountyfl.gov. Read on...
The two-hour event is designed to demystify the process of doing business with the county. Whether you're a seasoned vendor or exploring opportunities for the first time, this event is your gateway to understanding the intricacies of county procurement. Read on...
The interactive story map was designed for the public to be able to cycle through the various crash/injury statistics used within the Bay County Safety Action Plan, while affording more information at a glance about the plan itself. View the Map...
The purpose of the Annual Report is to provide an update to the citizens of Bay County about the many ways in which we are working to reach our goals each year. Read the report...
Bay County Fire Rescue will conduct routine fire hydrant testing on Dec. 1 through 21, 2025 and Jan. 2 through Mar. 15, 2026. Testing will take place daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read on...
Bay County residents can use the Passport Customer Portal to apply for a free parking permit for the M.B. Miller County Pier in Panama City Beach. Read on...
Bay County Utility Services will begin a winter drawdown of the Deer Point Reservoir on Wednesday, Nov. 19, as recommended by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Read on...
Bay County now offers Community Connect, an online portal where residents and businesses can share critical info with Emergency Services to help first responders act quickly and effectively during emergencies. Access the portal...
Embedded within the app is an option called “Report a Problem” that allows citizens to report troubles like water leaks, malfunctioning traffic signals, potholes, blocked storm drains, park maintenance problems and mosquitos, among others. Read on...
The Bay County Commission adopted federally mandated updates to the Floodplain Management Ordinance at its meeting on July 16. The new maps will become effective on Aug. 16. Read on...
Bay County hopes to alleviate issues caused by illegible or absent identifiers by launching a new campaign to urge residents to comply with state law requiring that property address numbers are visible and easily seen from the roadway. Read on...
The dedicated website for the half-cent surtax in Bay County has an interactive map of completed, current, and future infrastructure improvement projects. Visit the website...
The Bay County Board of County Commissioners has implemented registration, reporting, and inspection requirements for vacation rentals operating in the unincorporated areas of the county. Read on...
The 2024 Budget Summary aims to assist the public in understanding the budget adopted by the Bay County Board of County Commissioners in September 2023. View the summary...
The Stay PCB Current is a new tool for all things beach safety. A new QR code will direct users to Stay PCB Current which illustrates the day’s beach safety flags. Read on...
Bay County officials invite residents interested in learning more about the upcoming Titus Road roundabout project to attend a public “drop-in” informational meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the county’s Highpoint Boat Ramp. Read on...
Bay County citizens looking for an easy way to dispose of this year’s real Christmas tree are invited to drop them off at four locations in the county. Read on...
The Bay High School and North Bay Haven choirs will perform both traditional and secular Christmas music while free hot cocoa and cookies are served to the public as they await a special appearance by Santa Claus. Read on...
The Bay County Board of County Commissioners, in partnership with the Bay County Veterans Council, will host Bay County’s annual Veterans Day Parade beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in Panama City. Read on...
Each Saturday evening music event, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., is free to the public and designed to bring residents together while also showcasing the beauty and amenities of Bay County’s parks. Read on...
Bay County Emergency Services and Rebuild Bay County will open a cooling shelter at A.D. Harris Learning Village, 819 E. 11th Street, starting Saturday, July 26, in response to the forecasted heatwave. Read on...
The Bay County Board of County Commissioners will host the Bay County Citizens Academy, a program that provides a series of classes about services provided by Bay County. Read on...
Sherman Avenue, south of 15th Street, will close to through traffic at 8 a.m. Monday, July 14, through 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, for resurfacing and widening work. The project will enhance 15th Street by adding turn lanes. Read on...
Identifying and eliminating standing water around your property can greatly reduce mosquito populations and help prevent mosquito-borne illnesses. Read on...
A grand opening ceremony for the new South Wing addition and recently completed renovations to the historic Bay County Courthouse will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 20, at the courthouse complex located at 300 E. 4th St., Panama City. Read on...
Bay County will soon stop adding fluoride to its public drinking water supply, in compliance with the recent decision by the Florida Legislature that prohibits the addition of fluoride and other substances not defined as water quality additives. Read on...
Bay County Veterans Services will hold its annual Memorial Day ceremony and wreath laying at 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, at Kent-Forest Lawn Cemetery. Read on...
Area business owners who are interested in learning more about how to do business with Bay County are invited to attend an open house aimed at demystifying the process. Read on...
Bay County’s biannual Waste Amnesty Days will be Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Steelfield Landfill. Bay County residents may drop off their yard debris, household garbage, and hazardous waste at no charge. Read on...
The Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to rename a section of Thomas Drive to Navy Boulevard in honor of Naval Support Activity-Panama City and the contributions to our community of its servicemembers and civilian employees. Read on...
The shelter will be located at A.D. Harris Learning Village, 819 E. 11th St., Panama City and will be open each evening throughout the week as necessary. Read on...
Visit the link below to learn more about Bay County’s Safety Action Plan aimed at improving safety on all county roadways and to take an online survey to offer your opinions. Read on...
Bay County is working to update the interactive FEMA Flood Zones map, which went into effect on Aug. 16. The static map available in the county's map gallery reflects the updated flood zones. View the static map...
Santa and Mrs. Claus will make a special appearance at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 at H.G. Harder’s Park, located at 8110 John Pitts Rd., Panama City during Bay County Parks and Recreation’s “Christmas at Harder’s Park” event. Read on...
The Bay County Board of County Commissioners invites the public to its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration on Thursday, December 5th, at 5 p.m. Read on...
The free prescription discount cards are available to the county through the National Association of Counties (NACo) and offer average savings of 25 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs. Read on...
Ira Hutchison Park, including the boat landing, will be closed starting today, Oct. 22 for an estimated two months. This closure is necessary for the installation of a new water line at the Deer Point Dam. Read on...
This initiative aims to increase awareness of safe, multimodal transportation options and encourages Floridians to explore new ways to get around. Read on...
Join us for a fantastic family outing at H.G. Harder’s Park on Saturday, October 19, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. for Bay County's Annual Pumpkin Patch Festival. Read on...
Bay County Emergency Services received the national Mission: Lifeline EMS Silver Participant Achievement Award for its commitment to offering rapid and research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attacks and strokes. Read on...
Space is limited to the first 25 people who register. The sessions begin Monday, September 23 and will run for six weeks, with most sessions being held in the morning at Gulf Coast State College. Read on...
Effective immediately, Bay County Animal Control will waive adoption fees as part of an “Empty the Shelter” event to move adoptable animals out of the facility quickly due to overcrowding concerns. Read on...
The purpose of this report is to provide an update to the citizens of Bay County about the many ways in which we are working to reach our goals each year View the report...
The National Weather Service offices that serve the state of Florida are teaming up July 29 through August 1, 2024, to offer virtual tropical training sessions geared toward the general public. Read on...
The Bay County Board of County Commissioners will host a blood drive at several locations throughout the county this week. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. Read on...
The blue-green algae bloom presently in the Deer Point Reservoir does not pose a threat to potable water provided by Bay County to its customers or wholesale to the municipalities. Read on...
The Northwest Florida Water Management District and the Bay County Board of County Commissioners are set to begin the first in a series of storm debris cleanups in a waterway behind Sunshine Drive in the Bayou George community on Thursday, May 2. Read on...
The RESTORE Artificial Reef Grant Project continues to progress in its efforts to bolster marine biodiversity and support the recreation, tourism, fishing, and diving industries in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Read on...
Bay County Utility Services will begin a winter drawdown of the Deer Point Reservoir on Monday, Nov. 25. The drawdown is scheduled to last approximately 100 days. Read on...
The purpose of the Annual Report is to provide an update to the citizens of Bay County about the many ways in which we are working to reach our goals each year. View the report...
Testing is set to begin on February 5, 2024 and is necessary to determine how well Hyperion 4064 will work with the county’s treatment and distribution system. Read on...
