A Shelter-in-Place order has been issued. Please stay off the roads. The Bay County Sheriff's Office will continue to respond to calls for service at this time, but that will soon change due to dangerous winds. Please continue to monitor local news for updates.
Bay County Sheriff
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Bay County Sheriffs Office, Panama City, Florida
- The people of Bay County are resilient and never lose their sense of humor! Everyday recovery crews are making progress. We will get through this.
- Because of deteriorating weather conditions due to Hurricane Michael, The Florida Highway Patrol has deemed Hathaway Bridge as too dangerous to cross. It is closed. Please DO NOT attempt to get out onto Bay County roads. There is a Shelter in Place order for Bay County.
- FEMA Point of Distribution Sites have been established in Bay County to provide meals and /or water to residents. The sites are being staffed by National Guard who has staged 850 soldiers in... facebook.com/permalink.php?…
- The BCSO has received many questions concerning checkpoints and the ability to move on the roads in Bay County. There are now NO CHECKPOINTS in Bay County. All main roads have been cleared. If... facebook.com/permalink.php?…
- Thank you to Florida Georgia Line for bringing toys for Bay County children today for Project 25. You're the best!
- Many of those that did evacuate are asking about re-entry. Sheriff Ford is working hard to make that happen as soon as possible. Clearing roads is one of the top priorities of the Emergency... facebook.com/permalink.php?…
- Thank you to Escambia County EM for helping to see the adoptable dogs in Bay County have a chance. facebook.com/permalink.php?…
- Thank you Wells Fargo for the generous donation! Today Sheriff Tommy Ford was presented with a check for $10,000.00 to help deputies who lost their homes to Hurricane Michael. Thank you for your support of the community, Wells Fargo!
- Thoughts and prayers for all affected by Hurricane Dorian. The BCSO stands ready to respond to other counties in FL and assist other agencies. It wasn't so long ago we needed their help to begin to recover from Hurricane Michael. We are honored to serve when and where needed.
- Alcohol will not be allowed on the sandy beach at Panama City Beach during March. This ordinance will be enforced by arrest. #pcb2k16
- Sheriff Tommy Ford wants the public to know that a massive amount of resources have arrived within Bay County to help with the recovery effort. The Salvation Army is now feeding the public at... facebook.com/permalink.php?…
- Those LE officers that died in service to Bay County were honored and remembered today for their sacrifice at a memorial service. Never forgotten.
- Thank you Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office for coming with supplies for deputies! Delivered by Major Michael Card and his wife cathy Dokey Card, Chaplain Larry Carter, and Undersheriff Steve Harker. So appreciated the items!!


