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Multi-agency resource centers opening in the Panhandle

The Florida Division of Emergency Management is opening Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARCs) with federal support in Bay, Escambia, Holmes, and Walton counties to provide one-on-one help for Floridians affected by Hurricane Isaias. The MARCs in Escambia and Holmes counties open on November 5, and Bay, Santa Rosa, and Walton counties open on November 6.

Escambia County, FL · 4d
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Fort Walton Beach Police Department’s Winter Wonderland Toy Drive returns Dec. 4-5

The Fort Walton Beach Police Department’s 2026 Winter Wonderland Toy Drive and Community Event returns Dec. 4-5 at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Rigdon Center, formerly the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds, at 1958 Lewis Turner Blvd. The free event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. each night and will feature live...

Fort Walton Beach, FL · 4d
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Bay County voters elect Dr. John Haley to School Board

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Dr. John Haley has secured his place on District 3 of the Bay County School Board. Haley thanked the voters, supporters, volunteers, family, and friends who he says helped him win. He says children have been the reason for his journey since the beginning, saying they deserve an excellent education […]

Bay County, FL · 5d

Idyllic Pursuit

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This Florida Monument Celebrates a Possum Instead of a President

Wausau’s monument honors the opossum as a symbol of local identity, not a president. A roadside stop in this small...

Wausau, FL · 4d

Panama City News Herald

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Panama City relaunches Downtown Marina project with larger scope

PANAMA CITY − Commissioner Josh Street says the Downtown Marina project is a rare occurrence where taking a little more time to complete a project will pay off in the long run. In a meeting on Oct. 27, Panama City commissioners finalized a new bid package for a project to restore the Downtown Marina, a local amenity still recovering from damage caused more than eight years ago by Category 5 Hurricane Michael. The commission decided to solicit new bids after a recent bid process sparked two lawsuits against the city. "This is one of the rare occasions in government where going just a little slower is actually helping us get faster to the completion of the marina," Street said. "The goal is to not just put back what was, but make it better so it will serve for generations to come." Street said the confusion with the previous bid package, which generated about a dozen proposals, stemmed from vague qualification requirements that he said have since been clarified. The scope of work also was changed in the new bid package. The original bid called for the construction of 50 boat slips. That number has now increased to 100. Commissioner Robbie

Panama City, FL · 5d

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Amendment 3 could change how Gulf County Sheriff’s Office is funded

GULF COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Florida voters approved Amendment 3, which increases the homestead exemption on non-school property taxes. The change could require the Gulf County Sheriff’s Office to find new ways to pay for its services. Gulf County Sheriff Mike Harrison said county voters supported the amendment. “Gulf County...

Gulf County, FL · 4d

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Lynn Haven Elementary honors veterans with school program

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Lynn Haven Elementary is honoring veterans with a 30-minute program that features students from each grade level. Students performed military branch songs and read personal letters of thanks during the program. Administrators said they hope to instill the values and character traits of being an...

Lynn Haven, FL · 3d

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From bills to savings: Financial experts break down the true cost of living in Bay County

A recent affordability study shows Florida’s comfortable salary threshold topping six figures, pushing local families to tighten their everyday spending.

Bay County, FL · 6d

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Advice for Panama City residents facing flood damage

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Several Panama City roads were closed off Sunday morning due to massive flooding. Residents were left shocked, driving through the inches of water. Those who may have had damages are now faced with the most stressful step, insurance coverage. “Immediately contact your agent so they can help you file the […]

Panama City, FL · 6d

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Pregnancy Resource Center speaks on temporary closure

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Pregnancy Resource Center on 7th Street has served hundreds in the Bay County community. Last week, center officials announced they’re closing, but only temporarily. The Pregnancy Resource Center of Panama City has served hundreds within the Panama City area. But due to disagreements on operations, they have to close. […]

Panama City, FL · 4d

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Property taxes to drop for 2028 as Amendment 3 passes

Bay County, FL · 4d

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Berry to become first woman representing District 6

Bay County, FL · 5d

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Callaway elects new commissioner, re-seats commissioner from year prior

CALLAWAY, Fla. (WMBB) – Callaway has elected two commissioners, one being a familiar face. Bobby J. Birdsell – Ward 1 Elect Ward 1’s commissioner, Bobby J. Birdsell, has previously served the city of Callaway for a year when he was nominated to the vacant seat. Since then, Birdsell has focused on making Callaway an area […]

Callaway, FL · 5d

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Democratic wave falls short and Austin Rogers holds CD 2 for GOP

Even as Democrats reclaimed control of the U.S. House and posted gains across the country, Republican Austin Rogers held Florida's 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday, denying Democrats a breakthrough in North Florida despite the party's most favorable political environment in more than a decade. Rogers received 160,746 votes, or 52.2%, to Green's 146,862 votes, or 47.8%, according to unofficial results from all 16 counties in the district. The victory allows the 35-year-old Bay County attorney to succeed retiring five-term U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn and extends Republican control of the seat into a second decade. The open-seat race had become a test of whether Democratic gains fueled by frustration with President Donald Trump could overcome the districts deep red tilt the GOP has enjoyed for a decade. Trump carried the district by roughly 18 percentage points in 2024. While Green improved on recent Democratic performances by narrowing Republican margins Rogers held enough Republican territory to keep the seat in GOP hands. Green's path depended on piling up votes in Tallahassee, the district's Democratic center, while cutting into Republican advantages elsewhere. She did both. Green carried Leon County, the district's largest, by a margin of 83,344 votes to 39,424 for Rogers. She

Florida · 5d

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Sanchez and Coburn win seats on Panama City Beach Council

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – Panama City Beach has officially elected the next two members of the city council. Carlos Sanchez has claimed the Ward 1 seat, turning his first run for office into a success. After putting in the work throughout his campaign, Sanchez says the result means a lot to him. He […]

Panama City Beach, FL · 5d

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Jimmy Patronis says he’s ready to get to work for all of Northwest Florida

Video above: Republican incumbent Jimmy Patronis defeats Gay Valimont for U.S. Representative of Florida District 1 (UPDATE 10:45 p.m): During an election watch party Tuesday night at Seville Quarter in Downtown Pensacola, Jimmy Patronis said he’s excited to get back to work for Florida’s First Congressional District in the U.S. House. Friends, family and supporters […]

Pensacola, FL · 5d

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Gulf County wins awards at governor’s conference

Gulf County took home three awards at this year’s Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism, including a coveted Henry Award. The Henry Award goes to the highest scoring entry in each category, named in honor of Henry Flagler. The Gulf County Henry was presented for Consumer-Facing Promotional Materials, for...

Gulf County, FL · 5d