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Two arrested after children found walking around Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A man and woman are in custody after police say two children were found wandering alone. On Tuesday morning, a Bayway Transit driver said a two-year-old boy was found walking alone in the area of E. 3rd Street and Bob Little Road. Officers say Bayway employees...
Police looking for witnesses to Panama City car crash
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City Police are looking for possible witnesses to a vehicle crash earlier this month. Officers say the accident happened on Apr. 8 around 6:23 a.m. at Highway 231 and East Avenue. The accident reportedly involved a large dump truck and a dual pickup truck...
10 years ago: Historic rain, flooding hits Northwest Florida
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Ten years ago today, the Pandhandle began picking up the pieces after devastating floods destroyed homes, businesses and lives on April 29, 2014. Nearly two feet of rain submerged parts of Northwest Florida and Baldwin counties. "Typically the city of Pensacola receives approximately 65 inches of rainfall...
Showers clearing out this evening & warmer conditions the rest of the week
PANAMA CITY, FL. (WMBB-TV) — Shortwave brought some showers in this evening, but those showers will fade tonight, with more warm and humid conditions on the way. Showers fading tonight with mostly cloudy skies expected.. Lows tonight into the mid 60s areawide with the possibility of fog to develop later on.
Security breach leads to firing, resignation of 5 Panama City Police Department employees
PANAMA CITY − A security breach led to the firing or resignation of five Panama City Police Department employees. In an emailed statement, Chief Mark Smith said he learned on March 18 that an internal affairs investigation folder was found in an internal agency directory, where it could be read by unauthorized employees.
Softball Recap: Port St. Joe has no trouble against Wewahitchka
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Port St. Joe had no problem doing just that on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 13-4 margin over the Wewahitchka Gators. That's two games straight that Port St. Joe has won by exactly nine runs.
Springfield Police Seize Loaded Rifle, Arrest Two in Pasco Road Traffic Stop
Springfield's streets became slightly safer after swift action by the Springfield Police Department's elite Firearms Investigation Unit (FIU) led to the seizure of an illegally loaded rifle and the arrest of two individuals this past weekend. According to the Springfield Police Department, the bust occurred on Saturday evening in the area of Pasco Road, adding to the city's tally of confiscated weapons this year.
Mostly dry and warm week ahead, few showers Tuesday
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Good morning! We’re off to a pretty mild start to the day with temperatures mainly in the low-mid 60s. We are under the effect of a high pressure system over the western Atlantic, which is working in a wind from the southeast at 5-15 mph this morning. This high will continue to work moisture into our atmosphere from the Gulf of Mexico, making it feel more humid and resulting in the development of some clouds.
Man arrested in Panama City stabbing
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A man is in custody after police say he stabbed someone. On Apr. 26, Panama City Police responded to a reported stabbing on Lisenby Avenue. Officers say Luis Ramirez was in a physical fight with a roommate. The two moved to the front yard where Ramirez allegedly brought out a knife and stabbed the victim once.
The News 13 family is one member stronger
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – You may be wondering where Chief Meteorologist Ross Whitley has been the last week. Ross and his wife Jordan welcomed their first child last week. Ellie Joann Whitley arrived in the world at 2:07 last Wednesday afternoon. Ellie weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces and was 21 inches long at birth. […]
A stray shower for the lucky few today
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Good Tuesday morning everyone!. It’s a quiet start on satellite and radar this morning with mainly upper level clouds in place right now. However, some batches of rain have popped up to our west on a weak front that’s passing through today. We may see a scattered, hit or miss, batch of rain possible across our Western Counties today. Anyone west of Hwy231 will have a chance at some point today to see a scattered shower or storm. Those further west will have a chance earlier in the day, while those closer to Hwy231 will wait till later in the day.
Isolated showers as temperatures continue rise
PANAMA CITY, FL. (WMBB-TV) — Nice start to the work week with temperatures in 80s for highs, and evening some showers across the area. Seeing some showers develop this evening for our inland locations thanks to so the Seabreeze. Tonight those showers will clear out and winds will be out of the South at 5-10 mph. A chance of patchy fog, and low temperatures in the low 60s inland and upper 60s for the coastline.
DEP intends to OK exploratory oil drilling in Apalachicola River floodplain
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced that it intends to allow a Louisiana company to conduct exploratory drilling for oil in the environmentally fragile Apalachicola River floodplain. DEP on Friday issued a notice of intent to grant a permit for Clearwater Land & Minerals FLA to drill at the site, which is located in rural...
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