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26-06-2025
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Panama City Police: Woman, 20, charged with attempted murder after brick/gun ambush
PANAMA CITY — A Panama City woman was arrested on a charge of attempted murder after an ambush encounter that began at the intersection of 14th Street and Mercedes Avenue on June 15, according to an arrest affidavit filed by the Panama City Police Department. The defendant has been identified as 20-year old Krista Brashanti Moneymaker. The victim is a 19-year-old woman. According to the affidavit, which is on file with the Bay County court clerk, Moneymaker convinced the victim to meet her at midnight by contacting her through a fake Facebook account. The affidavit says the women have been engaged in an ongoing dispute. Moneymaker claimed to be unable to find the victim's house. She asked the victim to walk to the nearest intersection and drop a pin showing her location. Moneymaker jumped out of the bushes and threw a brick at the victim's face when she approached the intersection. As the victim was running back to her home, Moneymaker fired her gun at the victim three times, but missed all three times, according to the affidavit. The victim returned home uninjured and called law enforcement. Moneymaker has been arrested on charges of attempted murder and discharging a firearm in public/residential property. Arraignment is set for July 17, according to the court clerk's website. This article originally appeared on The News Herald: Woman, 20, accused of attempted murder in Panama City, Florida
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23-06-2025
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Panama City Police: Woman, 20, charged with attempted murder after brick/gun ambush
PANAMA CITY — A Panama City woman was arrested on a charge of attempted murder after an ambush encounter that began at the intersection of 14th Street and Mercedes Avenue on June 15, according to an arrest affidavit filed by the Panama City Police Department. The defendant has been identified as 20-year old Krista Brashanti Moneymaker. The victim is a 19-year-old woman. According to the affidavit, which is on file with the Bay County court clerk, Moneymaker convinced the victim to meet her at midnight by contacting her through a fake Facebook account. The affidavit says the women have been engaged in an ongoing dispute. Moneymaker claimed to be unable to find the victim's house. She asked the victim to walk to the nearest intersection and drop a pin showing her location. Moneymaker jumped out of the bushes and threw a brick at the victim's face when she approached the intersection. As the victim was running back to her home, Moneymaker fired her gun at the victim three times, but missed all three times, according to the affidavit. The victim returned home uninjured and called law enforcement. Moneymaker has been arrested on charges of attempted murder and discharging a firearm in public/residential property. Arraignment is set for July 17, according to the court clerk's website. This article originally appeared on The News Herald: Woman, 20, accused of attempted murder in Panama City, Florida
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01-06-2025
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Attention, jammers!: Here's what you need to know for Day 3 of 2025 Gulf Coast Jam in PCB
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Country music fans will make their third trip to Frank Brown Park on May 31 for Day 3 of the 2025 Gulf Coast Jam. The four-day festival is being held May 29-June 1 at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach. Here's what you need to know about Day 3: Artists scheduled to perform are Josh Mitcham, Waylon Wyatt, Carter Faith, Sam Barber, The Red Clay Strays and headliner Tyler Childers. Will call opens at noon. Early entry begins at 1:30 p.m., with the main gates opening at 2 p.m. According to officials with the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, May 31 is slated to be a "beautiful day." Temperatures will range between 83 degree during the day and 69 degrees during the evening. With a high projected UV index, weather officials advised patrons visiting the festival to wear lots of sunscreen. According to a post on the event's Facebook page, patrons were forced to temporarily evacuate at about 6 p.m. on May 30 due to lightning. Gates then reopened at about 7:15 p.m. This article originally appeared on The News Herald: What you need to know: Day 3 of Gulf Coast Jam in Panama City Beach
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30-05-2025
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Day 2 of Gulf Coat Jam 2025 in Panama City Beach: Here's what you need to know
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Thousands of people are slated to flood the Beach on May 30 for Day 2 of the 2025 Gulf Coast Jam. The four-day festival is being held May 29-June 1 at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach. Here's what you need to know about Day 2: Artists scheduled to perform are Mason Via, Emily Nenni, Darryl Worley, Tyler Farr, Randy Houser and headliner Lainey Wilson. Will call opens at 9 a.m. Early entry begins at 1:30 p.m., with the main gates opening at 2 p.m. Officials with the National Weather Service in Tallahassee note there is a 30% to 40% chance of pop-up showers on May 30, with the possibility of gusty winds and lightning during afternoon and evening hours. More from PCB: Six sea turtle nests already found in Panama City Beach during first month of nesting season Temperatures this afternoon will range between about 87 degrees and 90 degrees. Temperatures this evening will range between about 78 degrees and 82 degrees. This article originally appeared on The News Herald: Here's what you need to know about Day 2 of Gulf Coat Jam in PCB
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29-05-2025
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Attention! Poor weather conditions delay start of Gulf Coast Jam in Panama City Beach
PANAMA CITY BEACH − The start of a popular country music festival on the Beach was delayed for poor weather conditions. In a May 29 morning Facebook post, officials with the Gulf Coast Jam announced the concert and its parking "will not open until further notice." The four-day event is slated to run May 29 to June 1 at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach. "After meeting with city officials and the National Weather Service, we are at standstill due to the concerns for our patrons, staff and artists," the post reads. "Will will continue to monitor the weather and update you as we get more information." As of about 9:30 a.m. the original post already had 260 reactions, about 130 comments and more than 160 shares. More on the event: Gulf Coast Jam kicks off Thursday in Panama City Beach. Here's what you need to know "We are watching things closely and diligently," the post reads. "Please let your jammer crew know and share so other jammer crews will know. Stay safe and stay as dry as you can." This article originally appeared on The News Herald: Gulf Coast Jam in PCB delayed for poor weather conditions
