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Events planned across Northwest Florida for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
Multiple events are taking place in Northwest Florida in honor of the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. On Friday, the National Naval Aviation Museum Foundation is hosting public remembrance ceremony beginning at 9:30 a.m. It will take place at the Blue Angels Atrium inside NAS Pensacola....
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Buzzett’s Drug Store anchored the downtown
The history of one of Apalachicola’s most venerable family-owned businesses, dating back to the arrival of a young man from New Orleans who grew up there, is now being told in a plaque on the outside wall of its former location at 75 Market Street. The site is now...
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Marine Max PCB to host Heroes and Friends Appreciation Luncheon
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - MarineMax in Panama City Beach is gearing up to host its second annual “Heroes and Friends” Luncheon to show appreciation for local first responders and law enforcement officers. The free appreciation event will take place on Wednesday, September 9, from 11:00 a.m. to...
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Meteorologist of the Day: Jordan Smith and Barry Lowin go viral
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Jordan Smith joins Barry Lowin on NewsChannel 7+ in the Evening for Meteorologist of the day. Thursday Jordan and Barry talk about going viral on TikTok and Facebook. To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops, follow WJHG on Facebook,...
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Time Travel Tuesday: Taking a look back at the 80s
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Bill Hudson is back in the studio with NewsChannel 7’s Donna Bell to look at some new archive footage. In this edition of Time Travel Tuesday, they head back to the 80s with scenes of the DeFuniak Springs Police Department and some familiar faces from our former WJHG team.
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30A Songwriters Festival Announces Headliners for Jan 2027
Santa Rosa Beach, FL – For the past 18 years, the 30A Songwriters Festival has attracted thousands of dedicated live music fans from around the world to hear original songwriters spanning multiple genres perform their songs. The beach resort towns along Scenic Highway 30A on the Gulf Coast will become a music haven featuring 30 venues presenting over 160+ songwriters and 300+ solo, band, and in-the-round performances throughout the weekend of January 15 – 18, 2027.
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First-ever Great Cake Social fundraiser to benefit UnReal ARTists Gallery
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – This upcoming fundraiser for the UnReal ARTists Gallery in Panama City definitely takes the cake! The Great Cake Social will benefit the UnReal ARTists Gallery in downtown Panama City. The event is from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 13 at the Art Garden at the UnReal ARTists Gallery, […]
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Duck Dynasty star Willie Robertson to speak at 17th annual Wild Beast Feast
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – The duck is out of the bag: a Duck Dynasty star will be speaking at the Hiland Park Baptist Church’s 17th annual Wild Beast Feast. The event will take place on Oct. 13 at the Tommy Oliver Stadium in Panama City. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m., which will include […]
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“The Voice” semifinalist Kevin Willis pleads no contest to DUI
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A candidate on “The Voice,” Kevin Brian Willis, pleaded no contest to a DUI charge he received in March. 36-year-old Willis was pulled over near Coyote Ugly’s in Panama City Beach. He was charged with a DUI, but he was also charged with driving on a suspended license and refusing […]
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From blight to bright? Two Panama City historic sites gain momentum
PANAMA CITY — Significant progress has been made in the preservation and rehabilitation of two historic buildings: Panama City Grammar School and the old hospital on Lisenby Avenue. What's the status of these projects? Here's a look: Panama Grammar On Aug. 25, the city of Panama City entered into a development agreement with developer Zachary Seymour to purchase and rehabilitate the Panama Grammar School. The agenda item says that Seymour will convert the building into apartments and townhomes to increase the tax base while preserving the structure. The agreement puts the developer on the hook for repairing "critical elements" of the building, including the roof, windows and doors, within a year of closing on the site or obtaining permits. Part of the agreement assists the developer fiscally by waiving the $374,750 in fines owed to the city in exchange for a promissory note that will be forgiven after the developer complies with the agreement. The city also promised the developer a $100,000 Community Redevelopment Agency grant without excluding the builder from other grant opportunities. City Commissioner Josh Street noted to the News Herald that they will also likely have to gut the building's interior due to water damage. The facilities
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Historic Roberts Hall to host local musician Norah Bass’s Single Release Party
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Singer–songwriter Norah Bass is celebrating the release of her new single “Tonight” with a live show at Historic Roberts Hall!. The release party and live music kicks off at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, September...
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This Day in Country History: August 30
Aug. 30 has witnessed country history time and time again. On this day, the Grand Ole Opry honored Don Schlitz, and Kitty Wells celebrated her 90th birthday in style. A couple of documentaries about the origins of country music were also released, and fans danced their cares away at country music festivals in Panama City Beach, Florida.
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Musicians gather for Play Music on the Porch Day
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Local musicians strung their way through the evening for play music on the porch day. Small bands and solo musicians gathered on street corners and outside store fronts in honor of the worldwide celebration. Downtown Panama City and St. Andrews were just a couple of...
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Local musicians to perform tribute show Saturday night
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The sounds of John Prine and Townes Van Zandt will fill the Gallery of Art on Saturday night. Local musicians Corey Hall and Cody John Bennett are performing from 7 to 9 p.m. in tribute to two of their favorite songwriters. The cost of entry...