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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 · 1d

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The Alabama Town Where Rent Stays Under $800 And Life Feels Wonderfully Simple

Most towns that are genuinely worth living in don’t spend a lot of time telling you how great they are, and Geneva, Alabama is a perfect example of that quiet confidence in action. Tucked into the southeastern corner of the state where two rivers meet and the pace of...

Alabama, NY · 8d

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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 · 3d

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Chipley welcomes The UPS Store with ribbon-cutting ceremony

The Washington County Chamber of Commerce joined business owners Allison and Michael Hall on Friday, November 6, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony welcoming The UPS Store to Chipley. The event was held at the store’s location at 1695 Main Street and was attended by family, friends, local officials, chamber representatives, and community members. Also participating in the ceremony was the Halls’ niece, Montana Nickell of Chipley, who serves as general manager of the new location. The UPS Store offers a variety of services, including printing, packing, shipping, mailbox services, and other business solutions for both residents and businesses throughout the area. The store is now officially open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pictured above are owners Allison and Michael Hall, Montana Nickell, chamber representatives, local officials, family members, and community supporters during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. [AMBER PATINO | The News]

Chipley, FL · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Self-employed workers in eight Florida Panhandle counties who lost income to Hurricane Isaias must apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance by Dec. 28

Self-employed workers in eight Florida Panhandle counties who lost income to Hurricane Isaias have until Dec. 28, 2026 to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. FloridaCommerce announced the federal-state program for the counties of Bay, Escambia, Gulf, Holmes, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton and Washington. The aid covers weeks of lost work beginning Oct. 11, 2026. Disaster […]

Northwest Florida, FL · 19h

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First Friday: Eastern Shipbuilding Group celebrates 50 years

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Eastern Shipbuilding Group is celebrating 50 years in Northwest Florida. Company leaders say its impact goes beyond the ships it builds. Eastern Shipbuilding builds vessels for commercial and government customers. The company said it is currently working on eight programs, including projects for the U.S. Navy and Army Corps of Engineers.

Bay County, FL · 1d

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Eastern Shipbuilding to build six structural units for future USS Philadelphia

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Panama City, Fla., has been selected by HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division to fabricate six structural units for the Navy’s future USS Philadelphia (LPD 32), a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock. Production is underway, with deliveries to Ingalls’ Pascagoula, Miss., shipyard scheduled for the third and...

Panama City, FL · 3d

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From seed to semi-truck: Jackson County family details peanut harvest

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Peanuts go through planting, growing, and harvesting before they become products such as peanut butter and peanut oil. The Pittman family, peanut farmers in Jackson County, described that process from start to finish. The Pittman family said Florida soil has a sandy composition, which makes...

Jackson County, FL · 1d

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This Tiny Florida Honey Shop Sells Liquid Gold You Can Barely Find Anywhere Else

One honey here is famous for refusing to crystallize. The owners themselves point to its rare natural makeup as the reason it stays smooth in the jar. That honey is tupelo, and it comes from a short spring bloom in a few river swamps of the Florida Panhandle. Very few places on Earth produce it in real amounts. I love that something this rare comes from such a small corner of the map.

Wewahitchka, FL · 5d

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FPL's Southport facility works like a giant rechargeable battery

An FPL battery energy storage system in Southport began operating Oct. 31. According to company officials, the 400-megawatt, 1,600-megawatt-hour system, the largest battery storage facility in FPL's fleet by energy capacity, can supply enough electricity to serve up to 300,000 homes for four hours. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that as of July 1, 2025, Bay County had approximately 115,291 housing units. Located at 4300 County Road 2300, the 26-acre battery energy storage facility occupies the former coal storage site of the Lansing Smith Electric Generating Plant. The facility contains 358 Samsung battery containers and 120 GE inverter-transformer units, said Geoff West, senior director of development for Florida Power & Light, during a site tour. How it works The battery energy storage system stores electricity generated by nearby FPL solar facilities. When that energy is needed, inverters convert it from direct current, or DC, to alternating current, or AC, which is the type of electricity used in homes and businesses. Substation transformers then increase the voltage before the electricity is sent to the power grid. In simple terms, the system works like a giant rechargeable battery, storing excess solar energy during the day and releasing it when demand for electricity

Bay County, FL · 3d

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Niceville Valparaiso Chamber names Skip Alford as new President and CEO

The Niceville Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce has hired Skip Alford as its next President and CEO, replacing Tricia Brunson, who has led the organization for 30 years and announced her retirement earlier this year. Alford will begin his new role Tuesday, Dec. 1, the Chamber announced Thursday. He currently serves...

Niceville, FL · 2d

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St. Joe Company donates 23 acres for FSU aerospace research and advanced technology facility

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP)— The St. Joe Company donated 23 acres for a new aerospace research and advanced manufacturing facility that Florida State University’s INSPIRE program will operate in Bay County. The facility will be in the St. Joe Venture Crossings Enterprise Centre in Bay County. Executive Director...

Bay County, FL · 2d

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Panhandle Harvest: Local farmers react to Amendment 2 fails to pass

Florida · 2d

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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 · 5d

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Property owners can get property tax discount by paying before Nov. 30

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Bay County Tax Collector Chuck Perdue says you can get a 4% discount if you pay your property taxes by November 30th. You can pay online at BayCountyFLTax.gov. The tax collector says paying with an e-check avoids online convenience fees. To stay up to date...

Bay County, FL · 2d

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Property taxes to drop for 2028 as Amendment 3 passes

Bay County, FL · 3d

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This Surprisingly Affordable Florida Coastal Town Is A Hidden Gem For Retirees

A phone booth once served as an official police station in this little coastal town. Today, a replica stands along the highway, while the original is preserved inside the Carrabelle History Museum. I can’t imagine a better sign that a place takes itself just seriously enough. That quirky landmark...

Carrabelle, FL · 6d

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Honey Straight From the Comb Is Waiting at This Tupelo Honey Farm in Wewahitchka, Florida

Bees here gather nectar from wild tupelo gum trees growing in river swamps. That one detail turns a simple jar of honey into something close to a regional treasure. The flavor gets described as smooth, floral, and not overly sweet. It also comes from a family operation that has kept at it for generations.

Wewahitchka, FL · 8d

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National sandwich chain to open its second Florida store in Panama City Beach

PANAMA CITY BEACH − Sourdough & Co., a well-known sandwich shop with locations in multiple states, has announced it will be opening a shop in Panama City Beach. "Coming Soon to Panama City Beach! 11160 Panama City Parkway, Suite 405 Panama City Beach, FL 32407," the company wrote in a Facebook post . "Sandwiches, Soups, Salads, and Flatbreads all served with our famous freshly baked Sourdough bread. It's Naturally Better!" The shop is best known for its sourdough bread along with signature add-ons. According to the Sourdough & Co. website, sourdough bread contains higher levels of folate and antioxidants than other breads. Also, its lower phytate levels allow your body to absorb the nutrients it contains more easily. Halloween: Your updated 2026 Halloween guide for Panama City and all of Bay County The shop also provides soups and salads including its new England Clam Chowder and various salads complemented with quality dressings. "Top quality pastrami, roast beef, premium turkey and chicken, sliced thin and laid thick on every sandwich," the website says. "Crisp, fresh, produce for every sandwich and salad and warm, savory premium-quality soups, especially good in our Sourdough & Co. bread bowl. At Sourdough & Co. you’ll always

Panama City Beach, FL · 8d