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Florida lawmakers face pressure to implement tax cuts by January

After Tuesday's election, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that he wants state lawmakers to return to Tallahassee to begin implementing Amendment 3 - the property tax exemption voters approved last week.

Florida · 22h

WTXL ABC 27 News

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City attorney: Wahnish Cigar Factory's April 1 meeting notice fell short

Tallahassee's city attorney says notice for the Wahnish Cigar Factory's April 1 meeting fell short and is urging a redo of the demolition vote.

Tallahassee, FL · 22h

wtxl.com

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Byron Donalds announces transition team as he prepares to take office in 2027

TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) — On Monday, Governor-elect Byron Donalds and Lieutenant Governor-elect Bryan Avila announced their transition team as they begin building their administration. The transition team is made up of four people. Manny Kadre is the Chairman of Transition, Ryan Smith is the Executive Director, Tarren Bragdon is...

Florida · 2d
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WTXL ABC 27 News

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Veterans Day closures, trash schedule changes, and more in Big Bend and Georgia

Government officials in the area announced that they will close administrative offices in observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Tallahassee, FL · 2d

WJHG-TV

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Health officials lift water quality advisory for Carl Gray Park

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Florida Department of Health in Bay County has lifted a water quality advisory for Carl Gray Park in Panama City. The advisory was issued because of high bacteria levels at the park, located on Collegiate Drive. Testing completed Monday, Nov. 9, showed an acceptable level of enterococcus bacteria under state guidelines, health officials said.

Panama City, FL · 21h

WEAR

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LIST: Veterans Day events across Northwest Florida

Several events are planned across Northwest Florida for Veterans Day on Wednesday. See our list here:. Time: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Route: Starts around Spring and Main streets (or Garden/Spring streets) in downtown Pensacola and finishes at Veterans Memorial Park. Hosted by the Gulf Coast Veterans Advocacy Council,...

Escambia County, FL · 2d

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One month after Hurricane Isaias, FEMA aid reaches storm victims in Northwest Florida

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- One month after Hurricane Isaias made landfall along the Gulf Coast, federal disaster assistance is beginning to reach residents in Northwest Florida, with FEMA approving more than $34 million so far. In Escambia County, officials said hundreds of people have visited multi-agency resource centers in Brownsville...

Escambia County, FL · 1d

WCTV

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‘We respect you’: Tallahassee’s annual Veterans Day Parade ensures vets are never forgotten

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The theme of this year’s annual Veterans Day Parade in downtown Tallahassee is “never forgetting.”. The 76-year-old Tallahassee tradition carries that legacy forward with an even deeper sense of purpose. 91-year-old Harold E. Walters will lead the procession as Grand Marshal. His recognition is...

Tallahassee, FL · 22h

WMBB

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FSU Panama City honors veterans with annual celebration

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Florida State University Panama City is making sure those who served are not forgotten. The campus’ annual Veterans Day celebration brought together nearly 300 guests, including students from Bay District Schools JROTC and military science programs. Bay High School JROTC Color Guard presented the colors. Naval Support Activity Panama City […]

Panama City, FL · 22h

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With state bills stalled and SNAP out of reach, Florida students lean on campus pantries

Eleanor Ferrier of Pensacola has reached out to strangers on Reddit for help getting food. The 20-year-old music education senior at Florida A&M University frequents the school’s pantry twice a month, but her 30-minute electric-bike commute to campus doesn’t always go smoothly. In early August, when heavy rain...

Florida · 1d

Panama City News Herald

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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 · 1d

everafterinthewoods.com

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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 · 3d

WJHG-TV

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Precautionary boil water notice issued for some Panama City Beach residents

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for some Panama City Beach residents because of a water main break, according to officials. Residents at 610-618 14th St. and 613-668 16th St. are under the notice. Water service is expected to be restored by...

Panama City Beach, FL · 2d

WJHG-TV

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Proposal to build homes at Nature Walk golf course sparks concerns

LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A proposal to turn the Nature Walk golf course into a residential neighborhood has some residents concerned about traffic and the course’s future. Mayor Dave Lowery said the property owners are proposing 116 single-family lots with green space. A public notice says they are...

Lynn Haven, FL · 18h

Yahoo!

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New court date scheduled, updated witness list in Joseph Duggar's Florida molestation case

"19 Kids and Counting" star Joseph Duggar was represented in court Tuesday in his ongoing molestation case out of Bay County, Florida. In the Nov. 10 hearing, Duggar's attorney, Albert Sauline, told Circuit Court Judge Brantley Clark that he and the state prosecutor had scheduled depositions for Feb. 12, and updated the state's witness list.

Bay County, FL · 1d

WJHG-TV

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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 · 2d

WMBB

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“I don’t know what’s changed;” Tyndall parents demand answers over delayed school rebuild

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Parents of Tyndall Academy students say even basic repairs only seem to happen when Bay District leaders are coming to visit. These are some before and after images of some of those repairs. Parents say crews cleaned the floors, changed moldy lights, replaced bathroom soap dispensers, and more. News 13 […]

Bay County, FL · 22h

WMBB

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New fish trawler to boost Panama City Beach artificial reefs

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – The Bay County Tourist Development Council is adding to the area’s variety of artificial reefs. Board members approved $140,000 to buy, prepare, tow and sink an old fish trawler in the gulf. Crews will sink the vessel about 12 nautical miles south of the st. andrews pass. There, it […]

Panama City Beach, FL · 22h

WJHG-TV

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Record 186 cars enter Project 25 car show in Bay County

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -The American Muscle Car Club’s annual Project 25 car show set a record this year, with 186 cars entered, according to club President Troy Brown. The show benefits the Bay County Sheriff’s Office Project 25 program, which provides Christmas gifts to local children in need....

Bay County, FL · 2d

WJHG-TV

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5,061 customers without power in southwest Jackson County

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Florida Public Utilities reported 5,061 customers were without power in southwest Jackson County on Tuesday morning. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Public Utilities is working to restore power to the affected areas. Residents are asked to be patient as crews work...

Jackson County, FL · 1d