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Bay County Recognized as a Great American Defense Community

Written by Taylor Smith Posted on January 11, 2019April 23, 2019

Washington, D.C., January 10- Bay County, Fla was announced as one of five communities across the country that was named [...] Read More

Air Force proposes to base F-35s at Tyndall, supplemental funds needed to build advanced fighter base

Written by Taylor Smith Posted on December 7, 2018

Following the damage to Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, caused by Hurricane Michael, the Air Force is recommending that Congress […]

Bay County to Address Illegal Dumping

Written by Taylor Smith Posted on December 3, 2018December 3, 2018

Bay County is working to remove a significant amount of debris that has been illegally dumped alongside Bay County roadways, […]

Tyndall AFB preferred alternative for new RPA MQ-9 base “Y” mission

Written by Taylor Smith Posted on November 28, 2017February 12, 2018

According to a news release by the Bay Defense Alliance (BDA) Tuesday night, Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, […]

Gov. Scott appoints Patronis as Florida’s CFO

Written by Taylor Smith Posted on June 26, 2017February 12, 2018

Governor Rick Scott appointed Jimmy Patronis as Florida’s next Chief Financial Officer. The announcement was made at Captain Anderson’s Restaurant […]

Trumbull appointed to Florida Defense Support Task Force

Written by Taylor Smith Posted on June 8, 2017February 12, 2018

Thursday, State Representative Jay Trumbull announced House Speaker Richard Corcoran appointed him to the Florida Defense Support Task Force. The […]

Bay County Commission Approves Resolution to Save Federal Co

Written by Taylor Smith Posted on June 6, 2017February 12, 2018

The Bay County Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution Tuesday to support the concept of repurposing the Bay County […]

Governor Scott Signs Triumph Bill

Written by Taylor Smith Posted on June 5, 2017February 12, 2018

Governor Rick Scott visited Bay County Monday for the ceremonial bill signing of the Triumph Bill. Many of the attendees […]

Gov. Scott signs legislation to cut taxes

Written by Taylor Smith Posted on May 25, 2017February 12, 2018

Today, Governor Rick Scott signed HB 7109, which cuts taxes by $180 million for Florida families and businesses. This brings […]

Triumph Bill submitted to Governor Rick Scott for approval

Written by Taylor Smith Posted on May 19, 2017February 12, 2018

The Triumph bills, HB 7077 and HB 7079, were sent to Governor Rick Scott’s office Thursday, beginning the 15 day […]

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