Good News Bay

In this episode, Steve sits down with Zack Sanchez and B. Cody Shields of Think Real Estate to uncover their personal journeys of family and faith.  Learn more about the start of Think Real Estate, Zack’s recent purchase of C & G Sporting Goods, Cody’s induction into the AUM Hall of Fame and what these guys are most excited about in the happenings of Bay County.  This episode is full of storie...

Episode 5: Lori Allen, Executive Director of CAC “We are shining a light in dark places. We do a really good job of giving a voice to children...We have one of the best Child Advocacy Centers in the country!...We want to end child abuse and sexual violence.”  In this episode, Steve sits down with Lori Allen, Executive Director of the Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center.  The CAC is a local versi...

Episode 4: Sheriff Tommy Ford  “ My job really is more about taking care of them [BCSO employees], so they can take care of you! ” In this episode, Steve sits down with Sheriff Tommy Ford to discuss his role as our Sheriff.  Learn more about Sheriff Ford’s personal life, programs being offered at our local jails for inmates, his leadership during Hurricane Michael and the pandemic, and his love fo...

Episode 3: Steve Southerland & Family (Part 2) How big of a dream would you dream, if you knew your dream would come true?  A daily question Steve Southerland’s father asked him and his siblings around the breakfast table.  In Part 2, of this two part series, Steve sits down with Congressman Southerland to talk about why there is no better place to dream big dreams than in Bay County, Florida!...

Episode 3: Steve Southerland & Family (Part 1) Did you know that the Southerland family has been serving Bay County for 7 generations?  In Part 1, of this two part series, Steve sits down with Steve Southerland, with special guests Mary Sue and Ally Southerland, to catch up on what has been going on in his life and his family’s life after leaving office.  Learn more about the new Southerland F...

Episode 2:  Coach Winston Chester  Did you know a little “old-timers wisdom” says the three days before and after a full moon in May is the best time to fish?  In this episode, Steve sits down with Coach Wintson Chester, a true legend in Bay County who has a heart for all-things outdoors, education, teachers and students.  Learn more about his daily outdoor show, Panhandle Outdoors , a fishing tou...

Episode 1: General Mark McQueen What’s been happening in Panama City since Hurricane Michael?  How are we recovering?  What are some of the new city projects?  In this episode, Steve sits down with Panama City’s City Manager, Mark McQueen to discuss the city’s efforts in making Panama City the primer city in the Florida Panhandle and the power of prayer in Mark’s personal life. Podcast Timeline 00...

Welcome to Good News Bay where we are making Bay County brighter one conversation at a time! We are excited to introduce you to a brand new podcast designed specifically to lift the conversation, to change the conversation, and to make it positive related to our community.