Bay County Courthouse

Construction began on the impressive Bay County Courthouse in Panama City on this date in 1914. Completed in 1915, the courthouse featured a large central clock tower and elaborate gabled roof. Unfortunately, in 1920 a fire gutted the building and a new, simpler Classical Revival-style Read More …

Supreme Court says being homeless is not a crime

The Supreme Court has upheld protections for people who sleep or camp outdoors, after refusing to hear a case over whether cities could criminalize homelessness. The Supreme Court’s refusal to hear the case leaves in place an appeals court ruling that says the Constitution does Read More …