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Air Commando Heritage Foundation Joins Lockheed Martin’s $25 Million 25Forward Initiative to Support Future Museum

The Air Commando Heritage Foundation, Fort Walton Beach, FL, has announced that it has been selected as one of 11 organizations partnering with Lockheed Martin through the company’s five-year, $25 million 25Forward initiative. The partnership will support the development of the future Air Commando Museum on Florida’s Emerald Coast, helping preserve the history of Air Force Special Operations and share the stories of those who served. Through the initiative, the foundation will receive support for its efforts to preserve and share Air Force Special Operations history, honor veterans and educate future generations. Planned for Hurlburt Field’s Memorial Air Park, outside the installation gates, the museum will document the history of Air Commandos from WWII through the present day.

Fort Walton Beach, FL · 2d
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One Bay restaurant temporarily closed after state inspection

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Bay County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Bay County for the week of Nov. 2-8, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a "snapshot" of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Bay County restaurant inspection site . Which Bay County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Nov. 2-8 inspections, and no violations were found. Charlie Corams Place in Bayou

Bay County, FL · 2d

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South Walton Live Music Scene November 2026

Sounds of Seaside returns to the Seaside Amphitheatre Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m. A free to attend and open to all ages event, bring blankets and chairs and enjoy an evening of live music from local musicians. November 18: Roman Street. November 25: Boukou Groove. December 2: Roman Street. December 9:...

Destin, FL · 4d
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Extra oyster saves the day as festival shines

It’s a lesson every Boy Scout is taught early on. Be prepared, even when it means bringing along an extra oyster. In a close finish at Saturday’s oyster shucking contest, David Hutchison, from Dat Cajun Place in Panama City dropped an oyster as he raced to finish his tray of 18 in record time.

Panama City, FL · 1d

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Bay County salon gives kids free haircuts and backpacks at community event

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Local Bay County kids had an opportunity to get a fresh haircut Sunday at Chi Chi Couture Salon. The owner of the salon, Nilsa Gazda, hosted a community giveback event, partnering with local businesses to distribute backpacks filled with hygiene supplies. Stylists volunteered their...

Bay County, FL · 3d

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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 · 4d

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Bessemer’s Bright Star Chef Brings Alabama’s Oldest Kitchen to Panama City

The executive chef of Alabama’s oldest restaurant is packing his knives for a short trip to the Florida Panhandle. Andreas Anastassakis, who runs the kitchen at the Bright Star in Bessemer, will cook two special dinners at Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood in Panama City on November 17 and 18, with both seatings starting at 6:30 p.m.

Panama City, FL · 5d

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Little Black Dress Party Returns in 2027 with “Velvet & Vogue” Theme

The Emerald Coast Community Wellness Foundation is pleased to announce its annual signature event, The Little Black Dress Party, will return on Saturday, February 20, 2027, with an elevated new theme, Velvet & Vogue. Taking place at Hotel Effie, the premier fundraising event will bring together an evening of style,...

Emerald Coast, FL · 4d

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Atlanta Boomers Are Moving To This Scenic Florida City With Affordable Living And Sandy Beaches

There are many reasons why someone would choose to live in Atlanta. It has a bustling downtown area with attractions and restaurants, and it's a major corporate hub. But for Boomers born between 1946 and 1964 who are no longer in the workforce, the hustle and bustle of daily life in the big city may no longer be serving them. For those looking for a more laid-back lifestyle, Florida's Panama City, located in the Panhandle, could be worth considering. Panama City's proximity to Gulf Coast beaches offers opportunities for frequent beach trips, and recent migration data suggests that the surrounding area is attracting some Atlanta baby boomers.

Panama City, FL · 6d

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Alaqua Bluegrass Barn Jam & Fall Fest Returns to Freeport

Grammy-nominated Sister Sadie returns November 14 for a day of live bluegrass and family festivities benefiting Alaqua Animal Refuge. On Saturday, November 14, bluegrass will carry from Angel’s Arena to the back acreage at Alaqua Animal Refuge in Freeport, Florida. The 2026 Bluegrass Barn Jam & Fall Fest, presented by Café Thirty-A, brings three bands to the main stage and gives families a full afternoon to explore the refuge, hear more music and meet some of the animals in Alaqua’s care.

Freeport, FL · 4d

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Sinfonia Gulf Coast Youth Orchestras to Hold Spring 2027 Auditions Dec. 5

Young musicians in grades 8-12 invited to audition for the Emerald Coast’s premier youth training orchestra. Sinfonia Gulf Coast Youth Orchestras (SYO) invites aspiring young musicians to take their talents to the next level with auditions for the spring 2027 semester. Auditions will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, at Destin High School and are open to woodwind, brass, percussion and string instrumentalists in grades eight through 12.

Destin, FL · 4d

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Eggs on the Beach returns to Miramar Beach for 12th annual Big Green Egg cooking competition

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla (WJHG/WECP) - Fire, flavor and friendly competition are back on the menu in Miramar Beach as the 12th annual Eggs on the Beach Big Green Egg Cooking Competition returns to the Emerald Coast. The event is set for Saturday, November 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m....

Miramar Beach, FL · 7d

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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 · 5d

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Public Eye SOAR celebrates 13 years of sharing art in all its forms

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Art, music and creativity are taking over the campus of Gulf Coast State College as the annual Public Eye SOAR festival returns for another year. The two-night event kicks off Friday, Nov. 6, bringing large-scale projected artwork to buildings across the college’s Panama City campus....

Panama City, FL · 5d

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This Small-Town Florida Diner Serves Fried Fish Locals Swear Is The State’s Best-Kept Secret

A whole fried flounder lands on the menu right next to biscuits and gravy. That pairing tells you a lot about this little Florida Panhandle diner. It takes seafood seriously, and it takes breakfast seriously too. The fish comes grilled, fried, or blackened. Platters stack fish with shrimp, and a...

Northwest Florida, FL · 8d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 7d

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12th Annual ​Eggs on the Beach ​Big Green Egg Cooking Competition

The proceeds from Eggs on the Beach benefit two local non-profits: Food for Thought and Fisher House of the Emerald Coast. In addition, the highly anticipated annual event provides cash prizes to winning non-profit cook teams. Since its inception in 2014, Eggs on the Beach has donated more than $450,500 to local nonprofits.

Panama City, FL · 7d