Life Management Center has named a new acting CEO following the retirement of longtime CEO Edwin R. (Ned) Ailes.

Life Management Center CEO Dr. Jay Reeve was recognized for his leadership of the Florida Commission on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder, where 16 Commission recommendations were ultimately codified into Florida law. His work continues to help shape efforts to strengthen behavioral health services and expand access to care across Florida.

Kristina Mizell Williams has been appointed Director of Development for Apalachee Center while continuing to serve as Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Life Management Center.

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) has once again been nominated for a USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award in the category of Best Resort Airport. Voting is now open and runs through Monday, October 5 at 11:59am EDT.

Florida State University’s Institute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research, and Education (InSPIRE) is expanding its artificial intelligence education pathway for K-12 teachers following an invitation to participate in the AI Educator Series at the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) Academy at Google headquarters.

Panama City Symphony has just announced four distinguished finalists selected from over 100 applicants to compete for its next Music Director and Conductor position during the upcoming 2026–2027 Horizons: A Season of Discovery.

The City of Panama City is proud to announce that Harrison Avenue in historic downtown Panama City has been selected as one of four finalists for the 2026 Great Places in Florida People’s Choice Award, presented by the American Planning Association Florida (APA Florida).

Ascension Sacred Heart Health System has been awarded more than $2.8 million in funding to expand access to health care in rural communities, part of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ announcement of nearly $188 million through Florida’s Rural Health Transformation Program.

Pensacola native and longtime ministry leader to guide five-hospital system serving Northwest Florida

Gulf Coast State College has recently been recognized as a Top Yellow Ribbon School 2026 by U.S. Veterans Magazine, a distinction awarded to institutions that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to supporting veterans and transitioning service members.

Initiative provides potentially life-saving breast cancer screenings to uninsured women 40 and older across Northwest Florida

Seasoned Commercial Banker, Ryan Davis, Joins ServisFirst Bank Team

ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), is pleased to announce the addition of Ryan Davis as Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking for ServisFirst Bank Panama City. In this role, Davis will lead efforts to strengthen the Bank’s commercial banking operations, develop new client relationships, oversee credit strategy, and support the overall success of the commercial banking team.

Gulf Coast State College trustee and former board chair Mr. Bill Cramer was unanimously elected as the inaugural Chair of the Florida College System Council of Trustees at the Council’s organizational meeting on November 4, 2025. At the same meeting, the Council formally adopted its bylaws and elected officers to accelerate trustee-led advocacy and education statewide.

Invest in Bay County’s Future - Become a Mentor

Take Stock in Children, offered through Bay Education Foundation, helps low-income students break the cycle of poverty through education. Students receive caring mentors, support through high school, and a Florida Prepaid college scholarship upon completion. Students must keep good grades, model positive behavior, and remain drug- and crime-free.