Bay County

In Baker and Holmes, about 22% of the population has received at least one shot. Washington, Calhoun, and Gilchrist are only slightly higher. The reasons aren't necessarily defined by geography.

The Panama City area's coronavirus case incidence rate is the sixth highest in the nation, according to The New York Times' COVID-19 data tracker.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday announced the opening of 26 new Publix locations where residents age 65 and older can receive the coronavirus vaccine.

County health departments are largely taking on administering the vaccine to community members older than 65, while hospitals have been prioritizing medical staff.

K-12 schools across the state began sending people home to self-isolate within days of classes starting. Some districts are releasing the names of schools where close contact with a confirmed positive case has occurred, while others are not disclosing this information.

Several teachers at an elementary school in Bay County have taken it upon themselves to make sure a colleague, who's been diagnosed with cancer, can isolate in her classroom and still provide instruction.

A newly hired registered nurse will serve as a liaison between county health department officials and school administrators in their response to positive COVID-19 cases among students and staff.

The Capital Area Red Cross is shifting from what Director Sharon Tyler calls “response mode” to “recovery mode.” That means, in some cases, contacting...

There’s now another case of the West Nile Virus in Bay County, bringing the total to five.

Fish kills and Red Tide blooms are being observed in more Florida counties, most recently in Northwest Florida.