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Tuesday, May 15, 2018 www.newsherald.com @The_News_Herald facebook.com/panamacitynewsherald 75¢ Boat wreck under investigation Eight rescued aft er Dezan of Westville, Fla. immediately known. boat hits jetties, struck the east side of the Bay County Sheriff’s sinks Sunday night jetties around 8:45 p.m. with Deputy Alex Young was one enough force to cut down of the first on scene, accord- By Eryn Dion through the fiberglass plating ing to the BCSO incident 747-5069 | @PCNHErynDion and splinter the wooden hull, report, arriving on the park’s [email protected] sinking the vessel shortly beach and climbing over the after emergency crews jetty rocks to find several PANAMA CITY BEACH arrived. passengers clinging to the — A dramatic water rescue Also rescued were Brandon jetty rocks, as well as several followed a late night boat Donaldson, Jacob Martin, more passengers on board the crash at the St. Andrews Joshua Waite and Hannah quickly sinking vessel. Young State Park jetties Sunday Waite of Bonifay, Travis helped pull some of the pas- night, with Florida Fish and Fondren of Slocomb, Ala., sengers up over the rocks, Wildlife Officers still trying and Jonathon Griffin of West- moving them toward land, to piece together the details ville. Martin and two other noting that one was sporting a day later. passengers were transported a laceration on their head and Eight people were rescued to local hospitals, accord- two more had other minor The 30-foot Hydrocat boat the struck the St. Andrews jetties Sunday after a 30-foot Hydrocat ing to the U.S. Coast Guard, night and sunk. On Monday, Seat Tow retrived the vessel, bringing it owned by Logan and Megan and their conditions were not See BOAT, A5 back to the Treasure Island Marina. [ERYN DION/THE NEWS HERALD] NATION & WORLD | A4 MIDEAST EMBASSY MOVE Jerusalem welcomes new U.S. Embassy as Palestinians decry “hostile” move. Tropical development not likely for Gulf front By Katie Landeck organization during the 522-5114 | @PCNHKatieL past 24 hours,” according [email protected] to a press release. Instead, they said to PANAMA CITY — A expect cloudiness and broad low pressure system thunderstorms, with the in the Gulf of Mexico is potential for periods of forecasted to bring lots heavy rainfall and flash of rain to the Panhandle flooding. Lee Walters stands for a photo on Monday at Tommy Oliver Stadium. [PHOTOS BY PATTI BLAKE/THE NEWS HERALD] over the next few days, It’s not uncommon for but meteorologists say it storms to start form- is unlikely to develop into ing in the Gulf of Mexico a tropical or subtropical just ahead of hurricane system. season, which officially Tommy Oliver showcase In their most recent starts June 1, according to forecast, the National Hur- Jason Sheler, with the Tal- ricane Center pegged the lahassee National Weather planned for tonight likelihood of the system Service. developing into tropi- “This year, we had a very cal weather over the next cold winter and delayed By Eryn Dion two days at 20 percent and summer,” he said. “Then, 747-5069 | @PCNHErynDion the next five days at 30 a lightswitch just came on [email protected] percent. and we had all this heat “Although this system come out of nowhere.” PANAMA CITY — Nearly could still acquire some The heat, he said, is fuel- two years and $12 million subtropical or tropical ing the weather system. later, the new Tommy Oliver characteristics while it Sheler said he is seeing Stadium is finally ready for moves slowly northward rain during the week but the public. across the eastern Gulf of expects the weather to start On Tuesday night, the Mexico during the next to clear up by the weekend. public is invited to attend few days, the low has not a showcase at the Joe and shown signs of increased See WEATHER, A5 Jeanette Chapman Field at Tommy Oliver Stadium, featuring performances by the Mosley High School band and tours given by members SPORTS | C1 of the junior classes at Bay, Rutherford and Mosley High PLAYOFF BASEBALL Schools. Mosley, Hudson draw on playoff experience See OLIVER, A5 Workers fi nish up signage on Monday at Tommy Oliver Stadium. against West Florida Panama City News Herald Diversions ......................B7 Sports........................ C1-4 TODAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Want to subscribe? Local & State ...............B1-6 TV grid ..........................C5 T-storms T-storms T-storms Call 850-747-5050 Obituaries ......................B3 Viewpoints .................... A8 81° / 67° 81° / 70° 84° / 70° * ** A2 Tuesday, May 15, 2018 | The News Herald READER FEEDBACK CELEBRATE COMMUNITY TODAY IN HISTORY The St. Joe Co. and a real Today is Tuesday, May 15, the estate development company PICTURE PERFECT 135th day of 2018. There are 230 out of Miami are planning a days left in the year. joint venture to develop a new We want your photos: Post your photos to the News Herald Facebook page with your name, city of full-service resort hotel of up residence and information about the photo. You can email photos to [email protected]. Today's Highlight in History: to 250 rooms within Pier Park. On May 15, 1968, two days of Tony Vickers: “PCB - you tornado outbreaks began in want more families coming “Magnifi cant 10 Midwestern and Southern to the area for vacations Magnolia” states; twisters were blamed and spring break - build submitted by for 72 deaths, including 45 in entertainment venues, not Cynthia Braun. Arkansas and 18 in Iowa. motels/hotels. You already [CONTRIBUTED have enough! For the Bay PHOTO] On this date: County officials who allow In 1567, Mary, Queen of Scots, themselves to be domi- married her third husband, nated by PCB - stop! PCB is James Hepburn, the Earl of Both- not the only game in town.” well, who had been implicated Jamie Pruitt: “How about in (but acquitted of) the death another water park, amuse- of Mary's second husband, Lord ment park,.. would that be Darnley. too much competition, I In 1776, Virginia authorized its don’t think empty rooms delegation to the Continental or houses is the answer.” Congress to support indepen- Alicia Ellingsworth Hilyard: dence from Britain. “Let’s do something about In 1862, President Abraham Lin- adding more lanes for the coln signed an act establishing high traffic in the Pier park/ the Department of Agriculture. back beach road area.” In 1918, U.S. airmail began ser- Layton T Gordy: “I’m vice between Washington, D.C., against anymore high rise Philadelphia and New York. buildings being constructed In 1928, the Walt Disney cartoon anywhere on PCB. They character Mickey Mouse made just bring our property his debut in the silent animated values down. 30A prop- short "Plane Crazy." erty values are high, and In 1930, registered nurse Ellen one reason is a ban on high Church, the fi rst airline steward- rise buildings.” ess, went on duty aboard an Aymara’ Arthur: “Gee, it Oakland-to-Chicago fl ight oper- sure would be nice to have ated by Boeing Air Transport, a an unobstructed view of the forerunner of United Airlines. beach... without having to In 1948, hours after declaring its PAY to see that. Little by independence, the new state of little, poor working class is Israel was attacked by Trans- being hired to work at the jordan, Egypt, Syria, Iraq and beach... but not allowed to Lebanon. enjoy it.” GO AND DO In 1958, Vice President Richard Brittney Clarson Bezdek: Nixon received a hero's welcome “Fix the local infrastruc- PARADE OF HOMES: 850-215-2080 SOUTHPORT COM- from President Dwight D. Eisen- ture before you continue to 1 Noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday 4 MUNITY MEETING hower and other well-wishers on bring in business like this.” at 16 homes in Bay County. BAY COUNTY NOW WITH SHERIFF TOMMY his return to Washington from Andrew Higgins Jr.: “All 39th annual event spon- 3 (NATIONAL ORGANIZA- FORD: 6 p.m. Tuesday at a violence-marred tour of Latin rhetoric about amusement sored by the Bay Building TION FOR WOMEN): 5:30 the Southport Community America. The MGM movie musi- parks... Folks... we have Industries Association. p.m. Tuesday at Hancock Center, 7734 Franklin Ave., cal "Gigi," starring Leslie Caron the largest amusement Homes showcase the latest Bank Community room, South, Port, FL (Off 2nd St.) as a young French courtesan-in- park available and it has and greatest in home build- 1022 W. 23rd St. Enter from Opportunity to meet and training, was released. free admission... The Gulf ing features. Details: www. the back directly into the speak with the sheriff about In 1972, Alabama Gov. George of Mexico. I’m not keen BayBIA.org community room. Spe- any concerns you have as a C. Wallace was shot and left on adding more hotels but cial guest speaker: Bob resident of Southport. paralyzed while campaigning for amusement parks ??? No... SPRING FLORAL SHOW: Rackleff, candidate for US president in Laurel, Maryland, by I know I know .... many of 2 Noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday Congress, District 2. T.G I PANAMA CITY WRIT- Arthur H. Bremer, who served 35 you want to bleed every at The Artist Cove studio. Friday's will provide wait- 5 ERS ASSOCIATION years for attempted murder. cent from the tourists bank gallery, 36 W. Beach Drive, staff for those who chose CRITIQUE GROUP: 6:30- accounts.” Panama City, featuring the to buy from the menu. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Corey Rhyne: “Divest the fl oral art of most of the Details: Harriett Myers, Andrews Civic Club, 2629 condos and nationalize studio and gallery artists.