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Walton County shares update on Hurricane Isaias debris removal

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Debris removal crews are working throughout Walton County following Hurricane Isaias, but officials say the cleanup will take time and require multiple passes through neighborhoods. Walton County Emergency Management said some neighborhoods will be reached before others because of the amount of debris left by...

Walton County, FL · 2d
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Navy lieutenant completes 5th IRONMAN in Panama City Beach in memory of friend

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) — Navy Lt. Will Clark competed in his fifth IRONMAN in Panama City Beach on Saturday, carrying the memory of his friend, Capt. Carlos Gallardo, with him. Clark continues to race to raise money and awareness for veterans. Loss of a friend. Gallardo, Clark’s...

Panama City Beach, FL · 1d
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This Florida Small Town Diner Serves Fried Fish So Good Locals Swear It Is The State’s Best-Kept Secret

A whole flounder, fried until the edges turn crisp, shows up on the menu of a small Florida diner that most beach traffic zooms past. That’s a bold move for a building with such a plain little face. The fish comes fried, grilled, or blackened, and the house fish...

Vernon, FL · 1d
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Historic SS United States Set to Become the World's Largest Artificial Reef

Florida is set to gain the world’s largest artificial reef on Nov. 12, when Okaloosa County plans to deploy the 990-foot SS United States to a new resting place in the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin-Fort Walton Beach in Florida’s Panhandle. According to Visit Florida’s media release, the proposed deployment location is 30° 07.148' N, 86° 46.755' W.

Okaloosa County, FL · 2d
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Bay & Walton counties plan for revenue loss after Amendment 3 passes

Florida voters approved Amendment 3, a tax break for some homeowners, and Bay and Walton counties are preparing to operate with millions of dollars less in revenue.

Bay County, FL · 4d

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Amendment 3 might force millions in Bay County budget cuts

PANAMA CITY − Bay County Manager Joel Schubert said that while local officials support property tax reform, there's no denying Amendment 3 will spark significant budget adjustments for local governments. Amendment 3 was approved by Florida voters in the 2026 general election. Here's what we know about the amendment and how it could affect Bay County: What is Amendment 3? Amendment 3 was designed to reduce property taxes for many Florida homeowners by increasing the homestead exemption. It raises the homestead exemption to $150,000 in 2027 and then $250,000 in 2028. This means a larger portion of a primary residence's assessed value is exempt from taxes, lowering tax bills for homeowners with homesteaded properties. "The county's position is that we have absolutely responsible property tax reform, and that hasn't changed," Schubert said. "The voters across the state and particularly in Bay County obviously agreed with that. ... What does it mean for us? "It doesn't change the fact that we have a five-year strategic plan, and certainly the reductions in property taxes over the next two years ... need to be addressed." What was the voter breakdown? According to USA TODAY, more than 4.917 million Floridians, or about 62%, voted

Bay County, FL · 4d

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FSU InSPIRE breaks ground on Bay County site

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Construction on 23 acres near Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport broke ground on Monday. It’s going to be the future home of FSU InSPIRE’s aerospace research and advanced manufacturing facility. The St. Joe Company donated the land just south of Northwest Florida Beaches Airport to InSPIRE for their new facility. […]

Bay County, FL · 3d

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Bay County fifth graders reel in lessons at school fishing event

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Fifth graders at A. Gary Walsingham Academy traded the classroom for the school’s ponds during the first fishing event of the year. “Reel Learning the Wahoo Way” gave students a chance to learn outdoors while practicing how to cast a fishing line. They also put their math skills to use by measuring their catches.

Bay County, FL · 2d

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Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Rallies Businesses Behind JB’s 100-Turkey Thanksgiving Gift as 61% of County Households Struggle to Cover the Basics

Drive-thru giveaway set for Saturday, Nov. 21, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Jackson County 1st Credit Union. Jackson County 1st Credit Union, Spanish Trail Farms, Perry & Young Attorneys at Law and Maranta Copy Co are the first to join, with $500 each. Chase and Joseph Besczezynski of JB’s...

Jackson County, FL · 2d

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New FSU Health hospital under construction in Panama City Beach

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A new hospital is under construction in Panama City Beach as development and growth continue in Bay County, along with the need for more access to health care. The hospital is set to open in 2028. The first phase will have up to 180...

Panama City Beach, FL · 4d

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Ironman Florida participants arrive in Panama City Beach

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – Athletes lined up Wednesday ahead of Saturday’s Ironman Florida race to see what’s available in Ironman Village. “This is the best part, that’s why I’m here so early, I can’t wait to get my bag, it’s my favorite part,” Ironman Participant Dana Leonard said. The village included an athlete […]

Panama City Beach, FL · 4d

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After California bombshell, Florida could have biggest death row in US

Yesterday, Florida had the second-most death row inmates after California, despite Gov. Ron DeSantis' recent push to execute prisoners who have been on death row for decades. However, hours before Florida is set to execute Jesse Guardado for the 2004 stabbing and beating death of 75-year-old community activist Jackie Malone in Walton County, California Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted all 548 California death sentences to life without the possibility of parole . "After nearly 30 years in public office, I have come to understand the limits of what government can justly accomplish," Newsom wrote in an open letter to Californians. "I take this action because I firmly believe that state-sanctioned killing is incompatible with California's values, undermines the foundations of our legal system, and diminishes each of us. "I know we cannot execute people in our imperfect legal system and remain true to our core values, first among them justice and human decency," he said. Newsom's term ends in January, but he is said to be considering a run for president in 2028. Newsom's move does not immediately commute all 529 men and 19 women in California. The California Supreme Court will have to decide whether to approve commutations for people

Florida · 3d

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Holmes County rolls though Bozeman

BONIFAY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Holmes County Blue Devils defeated the Bozeman Bucks 26-6 in a rescheduled game on Wednesday. The Blue Devils move to 7-3 and await potential seeding. The Bucks fall to 3-7 and await potential seeding.

Panama City, FL · 4d

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Tricia Berry wins Florida House District 6 race

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Republican Tricia Berry has won the race for Florida House District 6, defeating Democrat Stephanie “Lyn” Leonard in Tuesday’s election. Berry, a nurse practitioner and Bay County business leader, will succeed outgoing state Rep. Griff Griffitts. District 6 covers the majority of Bay County, including Panama City and Panama City Beach.

Panama City, FL · 5d

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From State Ward To Death Row: Florida Prepares To Execute Dozier School Survivor

Jesse Guardado(Florida Department of Corrections) A death row inmate who survived Florida’s notorious Dozier School...

Florida · 4d

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Seven Walton County Jail inmates graduate from construction program

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Seven men at the Walton County Jail graduated Wednesday morning from a six-week construction course aimed at preparing inmates for employment after incarceration. Led by an instructor known as “Mr. Mack,” the program taught hands-on building skills — with students completing two sheds and several...

Walton County, FL · 4d

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Destin takes step toward managing Holiday Isle land

The Destin City Council unanimously approved a proposed 50-year lease to manage a 3.9-acre state-owned parcel on Holiday Isle. The city must submit a management plan to the state for approval within 10 months of the lease's effective date. Proposed ideas for the property include extending a boardwalk, adding shade...

Destin, FL · 4d

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Multi-agency resource center reopens in Walton County

Walton County residents and businesses recovering from Hurricane Isaias can once again get one-on-one help navigating disaster relief.

Walton County, FL · 3d

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This week’s Golden Apple Award winner is Jennifer Buffkin

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - For Jennifer Buffkin, receiving this week’s Golden Apple Award is a heartfelt milestone that caps off a dedicated career in early childhood education. As she prepares to retire at the end of the school year, the Bay Haven Charter Academy kindergarten teacher says the...

Panama City, FL · 3d

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Salute on the Shore returns to Bay County with music, fundraising and tribute to veterans

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Bay County is getting ready to turn up the music and show its support for veterans as the second annual Salute on the Shore Veterans Tribute and Fundraiser returns Sunday, November 8 kicking off at 2:00 p.m. The event brings together musicians, local businesses...

Bay County, FL · 4d