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Debris from tornado being removed from water in Bayou George area
BAYOU GEORGE, Fla. (WMBB) — Some Bay County waterways are still clogged with debris from January’s tornadoes. Bay County and Northwest Florida Water Management District officials started the clean-up process on Thursday. “After Hurricane Michael, we had tree debris, but after the tornado, we had so much debris from houses, from garages, from carports, from […]
Staying hot with pop-up showers/storms possible
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Good morning and happy Friday! We’re starting the day with more fog across the Panhandle; though it’s mainly patchy and dense (so not everyone is seeing it). We do, however, have some clouds moving from west to east across the area. Clouds...
May the 4th be with you for the 4th annual Star Wars Day
BAY COUNTY, FL. (WMBB) – In a galaxy, not too far away, Downtown Panama City celebrated everything Star Wars earlier Saturday. May 4th has been designated as Star Wars Day, and Bay County residents showing their galactic pride. At the Panama City Center of Arts, people had on their Sith robes for the 4th annual […]
Financial expert on ways to get your kids employed this summer
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Many parents wonder how to get their kids off of the couch and be productive during the summer. Experts say a summer job is a good solution. “Sometimes it’s hard to get a job that’s only a few months long, right? I think a...
Springfield couple arrested facing child neglect charges
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Tuesday, a Springfield couple was arrested following child neglect. At around 8 a.m., a Bayway Transit driver discovered a 2-year-old boy walking alone near East 3rd Street and Bob Little Road, authorities said. Under the ‘Safe Place’ protocol, employees took the boy to the Panama City Police Department, according […]
Panama City Beach is making slow progress on Front Beach Road CRA. About 6 projects left
PANAMA CITY BEACH — The Beach continues to make progress on a comprehensive roadway improvement project that began more than two decades ago. According to Scott Passmore, assistant program manager for the Corradino Group, the northbound and southbound lanes leading to the new roundabout at South Arnold Road and Front Beach Road are open after being temporarily closed during April to allow for the construction of a median. ...
19 local teams punch tickets to FHSAA Regionals
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Of the 54 high school softball and baseball teams in the News 13 coverage area, 19 have punched their tickets to the FHSAA Regional playoffs. ** Notes a lower-seed district champion that will host in the first round. Softball: Class 1A Region 1 Semifinals (Thursday, May 9) 4. Freeport at […]
Thursday Evening Forecast
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Expect another quiet night tonight with patchy dense fog over NWFL. Lows will be in the mid to upper 60s. It should be mainly sunny on Friday with plenty of heat. Highs will be in the low to mid 80s at the coast and upper 80s to near 90 inland. Winds will be SE at 5-10 mph. Rain chances Friday will be small... around 10%. A slightly better chance of rain arrives Saturday, but the bulk of the activity will be over the Big Bend. Rain chance here will be 20%. Sunday will be sunny and toasty w/highs in the 80s and little to no rain.
Kellie Gerardi joins the Thunderbirds in a Special Flight
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Friends and family of service members gathered at Tyndall Air Force Base Thursday evening to welcome back the Thunderbrids from their practice flights before the Gulf Coast Salute Air Show this weekend. The thunderbird pilots got to interact with the crowd and sign autographs. Another...
2024 Thunder Beach Spring rally brings in people from all across the country
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — Motorcycle enthusiasts from all across the country are in Panama City Beach for the first day of the Spring Thunder Beach Rally. With lots of vendors, there’s something here for just about every motorcycle enthusiast. The smell of exhaust and the sound of revving engines can only mean one […]
Free family fun in store in Panama City this weekend
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Central Panhandle Fairground will transform into a children’s paradise on Saturday, May 4th for the 27th annual “Kidfest”, put on by Early Education and Care Inc. Gates open at 10 a.m. and will stay open until 2 p.m., however, the fun at this free event will last until 3 […]
Gulf Coast prepares for first State tourney since 2019
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – After a five-year postseason drought, the Gulf Coast softball team is back in the FCSAA Region VIII tournament, their first time in the Scot Thomas coaching era. Thomas joined the program during the 2020 COVID season after spending 23 seasons as the Virginia Tech head coach. Given the COVID circumstances, […]
Put on your best hat and raise money for local non-profit
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A charity benefit for Club 360 is returning to Panama City Beach this weekend. The 4th Annual Hats and Horses will take place on Saturday, May 4, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Captain Anderson’s Event Center, located at 5550 N. Lagoon Drive.
Learn the signs of a stroke this National Stroke Awareness Month
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — May is stroke awareness month, and local doctors say it’s important to know the symptoms and act fast. Strokes are the 5th leading cause of death in the United States. Ascension Sacred Heart Bay doctors are trying to reduce those numbers by educating people on signs and symptoms. “Their face […]
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...
Military Divers Memorial deployed off Panama City Beach
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — Local divers have a new place to experience the deep waters and to remember fellow divers. The Man In The Sea Museum and Warrior Memorial Reefs deployed a 1300-pound bronze diving helmet concrete statue on Tuesday. “We already have a military diver monument in front of the Dive School […]
Foodie Friday: Cinco de Mayo with Muy Wayne O’s
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - On the Friday May 3 edition of NewsChannel 7 Today’s ‘Foodie Friday,’ we featured a special Cinco de Mayo segment with Muy Wayne O’s. Co-owners Wayne and Leesa Day from Muy Wayne O’s in Panama City Beach cooked up some delicious brisket fajita taco with peppers, onions, lettuce, tomato, jalepeno peppers, homemade sauces and more!
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