Caren Bennett, P.A.

02/12/2026

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Panama City officials are cracking down on drivers who treat the speed limit as an option.

The photo enforcement system will become operational on Tuesday, February 17. Violators will receive warnings for the first month, and penalties will start on March 23.

Full story: https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/local-news/bay-county/panama-city-installs-cameras-to-curb-speeding-in-school-zones/

12/11/2025

https://www.wjhg.com/2025/12/10/lynn-haven-commission-ratifies-contract-flock-cameras/

During Tuesday’s commission meeting, the city of Lynn Haven approved ratification of a contract for a flock camera agreement.

12/11/2025

https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/local-news/bay-county/lynn-haven/lynn-haven-selects-three-finalists-for-police-chief-position/

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Back in late September, Lynn Haven city officials were planning to suspend Police Chief Ramie without pay for allegedly misusing city property. Rather than risk bein…

10/22/2025

The Supreme Court is being asked to decide whether a former sheriff’s deputy who was convicted of planting drugs on motorists in a spree of false arrests also violated Florida’s racketeering law.

The state is challenging a November 2024 ruling by the First District Court of Appeal that upheld former Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy Zachary Wester’s 2021 conviction on perjury, evidence tampering, drug possession, and other charges – but reversed his conviction on a single count of racketeering – because he acted alone.

Follow the link in the comments below to learn more about the case.

10/08/2025

https://www.wjhg.com/2025/10/08/fatherhood-initiative-helps-incarcerated-men-reconnect-with-their-children/

The Fatherhood Initiative through the Northwest Florida Health Network is helping incarcerated men redefine what it means to be a dad. The 3-month program focuses on parenting, employment, relationships, and social values, giving fathers tools to rebuild their lives.

09/26/2025

09/19/2025

Effective immediately due to dry conditions, any outdoor activity that could cause fires in Bay County is prohibited, in accordance with County Ordinance 25-16 adopted by the County Commission May 6, 2025.

The ban prohibits activities such as open burning; the sale or use of fireworks; lawn, debris or trash burning; improper disposal of matches or ci******es; and any outdoor activity that could cause sparks or flames. The use of charcoal or gas grills for cooking is permitted under the order.

Illegal activities may result in penalties of a fine not to exceed $500 or a jail term of no more than 60 days or both. Each day the violation exists is a separate offense or violation. Further, violators of the burn ban may be subject to civil action for abatement and damages.

This order applies to unincorporated Bay County until rescinded.

08/15/2025

"... took me on the wildest ride in my life." A Bay County man tells his story of addiction after Florida AG bans 7-OH.

To read more, visit: https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/bay-county-man-tells-his-story-of-addiction-after-florida-ag-bans-7-oh/

08/08/2025

Students who think they are chatting privately among friends often do not realize they are under constant surveillance.