PANAMA CITY, Fla. (CN) — A Florida jury of six began deliberations Thursday afternoon and will soon decide if CNN defamed Zachary Young, a U.S. Navy veteran and security consultant, by painting him as an illegal profiteer and implicating him in "black market" evacuations in a story on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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Zachary Young claimed CNN ruined his business and reputation when the network ran a story on private contractors charging Afghans trying to flee their country, but he says he didn't participate in the

The expo will be taking place in a new location this year. The festivities start on January 17th at the Central Panhandle Fairgrounds and go until January 19th.

Student shots: The percentage of Florida students entering kindergarten with required vaccinations continues to decline, Health News Florida reports. Superintendents: Alachua County interim superintendent Kamela Patton offered to extend her contract if the school board needs more time to search for a permanent leader, MainStreet Daily News reports.

A man wanted in connection with what police say is a “gruesome case” in which a victim was tortured during a home invasion on Roosevelt Ave in Springfield was arrested in Florida.

The Bay County Tourist and Development Council is working with the Florida Triumph Gulf Coast on a regional marketing campaign that covers all 8 counties part of Northwest Florida.

Police said they have arrested a Florida man for multiple felony charges after he swindled 10 people and stole more than $100,000 for his personal use.

The Palm Bay City Council has unanimously voted to support Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' push to move NASA's headquarters to Brevard County.

The city of Palm Bay wants to bring in more space jobs as the governor tries to move NASA Headquarters to Florida.

When speaking to Revenue Department investigator, Baldasaro is reported to have admitted knowing that the tax money was past due. She went on to claim that she was speaking with the agency about trying to catch up on what she owed,

A Bay County jury has found in favor of a security consultant who sued CNN for defamation. For more News, Weather, and Sports in Panama City, Florida visit: