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Death investigation underway after body washes ashore

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A death investigation is underway after a body washed ashore Friday morning on the west end of the beach. According to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, the call came in around 7:30 a.m. Deputies found a man washed ashore in the 23000 block of Front Beach Road. Deputies said there […]

Bay County, FL · 1d

WJHG-TV

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Man facing over 2 dozen felonies in Walton County now faces 34 more in Bay County, deputies say

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A man currently behind bars in Walton County for more than two dozen felonies now faces 34 new felonies in Bay County. The 34 felony charges include burglaries, attempted burglaries, thefts and firearm possession. Tyler Mack Maroney (Morris), 25, is expected to be transferred to...

Bay County, FL · 1d
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Panama City News Herald

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Red tide is worsening and a cold front is looming for Bay County

PANAMA CITY— A cold front pushing across the region is expected to bring cooler temperatures along the coast and some near-freezing temperatures in inland areas. Meanwhile, red tide is getting worse across the area. Here are all the details on weather. Red tide update The National Weather Service Tallahassee forecasting office is warning that there is a high risk of respiratory irritation in Bay and Gulf counties from red tide over the next 36 hours, as of Nov. 12. Red tide can also cause eye irritation. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has detected medium concentrations of Karenia brevis, the red tide-causing algae, at St. Andrews State Park. Low concentrations were found in St. Andrews Bay, and medium concentrations were found at Mexico Beach. In St. Joseph Bay, high concentrations were found off of Cape San Blas, medium concentrations were found near Blacks Island, and low concentrations were found elsewhere throughout the bay. Harmful algal bloom monitoring conducted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration show that the hot spots are in Mexico Beach, Port St. Joe and Shell Island. Chlorophyll fluorescence, how the bloom is monitored, is getting hotter along Panama City Beach, and the Gulf side of

Panama City, FL · 1d

WMBB

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Downtown Panama City to get new waterfront apartment complex

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Panama City planning board members have approved a new residential development in the heart of downtown. It’s a 7-story apartment building on Luverne Avenue, overlooking McKenzie Park on one side and Massalina Bayou on the other. This land could be the future home of a 7-story, upscale waterfront apartment complex […]

Panama City, FL · 21h

Panama City News Herald

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Bay County FHSAA high school football playoffs: Live updates, scores

The FHSAA state playoffs for Bay County high school football programs is here, and this will be the hub for coverage and scores of this week's Thursday and Friday games. Monitor this page as it will be updated with scores results throughout the night. State playoff football previews Bay County high school football teams prepare for FHSAA playoff runs Local soccer The Jamaican connection leading Bay High soccer's championship aspirations You can also view games on the NFHS Network , which is a subscription-based streaming service that broadcasts high school sporting events across the nation. I cannot attend every game, so if you are at one and can report the score, do not hesitate to direct message me on Instagram, @banji_bamidele , or email me at abamidele@usatodayco.com. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } Adebanji Bamidele is a sports reporter for the Panama City News Herald. He can be reached at abamidele@gannett.com or through X, formerly known as Twitter, @AdebanjiPCSport. This article originally appeared on The News Herald: Bay County FHSAA high school football playoffs: Live updates, scores

Bay County, FL · 2d

WMBB

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Police search for missing woman in Panama City

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Panama City Police are seeking the public’s assistance in searching for a missing woman. 57-year-old Lasonya Vanover was last seen on Nov. 3 in the area of the 700 Block of East 14th Ct. She was reported to be wearing a burgundy sweat suit. Lasonya is described as 5’4″ and […]

Panama City, FL · 1d

WMBB

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Father seeks connection to grandkids after Joseph Eiler’s killing

FOUNTAIN, Fla. (WMBB) – It’s been 8 months since Bay County Sheriff’s deputies discovered the body of 38-year-old Joseph Eiler, shot, dismembered, burned, and scattered around the property where he lived with his girlfriend, Ashley Averett. Averett reported Eiler missing two days after they argued on March 12. Investigators say she later confessed to his […]

Bay County, FL · 1d

WMBB

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Mosley’s Ryan Harless signs to Louisville

LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) – The Mosley Dolphins celebrated a senior baseball player putting pen to paper. A left-handed pitcher, first baseman and productive hitter, Ryan Harless, signing to Louisville. Harless is coming off a standout junior season where he had 10 wins from the mound and only one loss, with 121 K’s and a […]

Louisville, KY · 1d

WMBB

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Lynn Haven faces millions lost to Amendment 3 homestead cuts

LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) – Lynn Haven has already been dealing with a tight budget this year, raising millage rates, and cutting operating expenses. That was before voters passed Amendment 3 last week, giving huge homestead exemptions to homeowners in 2028 and 2029. During Tuesday night’s commission meeting, Commissioner Sam Peebles brought up concerns he […]

Lynn Haven, FL · 2d

Tampa Free Press TFP

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Red Tide Bloom Hits Bay And Gulf Counties As Fish Kills Surface Along Florida’s Panhandle

Red Ocean At Sunset (Unsplash) State wildlife officials confirmed this week that bloom-level concentrations of...

Florida · 4h

Bradenton Herald

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The true cost of losing Sarasota Bay's natural infrastructure | Opinion

My family has called Florida home for six generations. When I am out on the water or walking with my family through the wetlands and uplands that remain in Sarasota and Manatee counties, I often find myself recalling how my ancestors saw these same waters and wetlands generations ago. They focused on progress and infrastructure that facilitated development, often at the cost of natural resources. Between 1950 and 1990, Sarasota Bay lost more than 1,800 acres of wetland habitat, approximately 38% of its wetlands, largely due to dredge-and-fill activities associated with coastal development, and we’ve continued to document reductions in natural areas since then. These habitats are the nurseries that support the fish and wildlife that make Sarasota Bay special. They sustain the food web that connects our “coastal corridor” of ecosystems, our fisheries, and the wildlife that draws people to these waters. Habitats need breathing room. Unlike roads, buildings and seawalls, natural shorelines are not static. They are living systems that are shaped by tides, storms and rising water. Their ability to adapt and expand is jeopardized when development surrounds them on one side and rising waters push from the other. Scientists call this process “coastal squeeze.” The result

Manatee County, FL · 2d

WJHG-TV

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FHSAA Football Playoffs Round 1 Scores and Highlights

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Thursday. Interlachen 49 Liberty 37 (SSAA/ROUND 2) To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops, follow WJHG on Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter). Have a news tip or see an error that needs correction? Email news@wjhg.com. Please include the article’s...

Panama City, FL · 15h

Panama City News Herald

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Mosley and Bay High football seasons end in regional quarterfinals

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Mosley’s football season came to an end Friday night as the Dolphins fell to Choctawhatchee 48-18 in the Class 4A Region 1 quarterfinals at Joe Etheredge Stadium. The Indians totaled six rushing touchdowns and piled up more than 250 yards on the ground. Baseball signing Mosley baseball pitcher Ryan Harless signs with Louisville Bozeman football Bozeman football rallies past Oak Hall for first playoff win since 2023 Choctaw opened the scoring with two explosive run plays from running back Carter Marracco, setting up a 30-yard touchdown run to give the Indians an early lead. Mosley answered with a more methodical offensive drive, capped by a 9-yard touchdown pass from quarterback JP Holsombake to Caleb Kapps. The Dolphins elected to go for two, with Julian Agurs punching it in on a run to give Mosley an 8-7 advantage. The Dolphins' defense also made its presence felt early. Edge rusher Elijah Waldrop forced Choctaw quarterback Baker Giles to fumble twice, creating opportunities for Mosley to seize momentum. "The defense did a great job early, they forced two turnovers, but we didn't capitalize on that," Mosley head coach Tommy Joe Whiddon said. "We had some senseless penalties that

Lynn Haven, FL · 14h

WMBB

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Holmes County moves to region semifinals

BONIFAY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Holmes County Blue Devils defeated the Taylor County Bulldogs 40-20 in the FHSAA 1A Regional Quarterfinals. The Blue Devils move to 8-3 and will travel to Madison County Friday, November 20.

Holmes County, FL · 14h

washingtoncounty.news

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Washington County schools announce 2026 Employees of the Year

Washington County schools have officially announced their 2026 Teachers of the Year, Rookie Teachers of the Year, and Support-Related Employees of the Year, recognizing educators and staff members who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to students, schools, and their communities. At Chipley High School, Peggy Dilmore was named Teacher of the...

Washington County, FL · 1d

WJHG-TV

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FAA orders nationwide ground stop as Bay County travelers weigh next steps

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered a nationwide ground stop on all departing flights. {RELATED: FAA issues nationwide ground stop for second time since 9/11. What to know}. The FAA said flights were halted due to air traffic control communications problems. Details are limited, but...

Bay County, FL · 18h

WJHG-TV

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Bluegrass Barn Jam and Fall Fest

The event invites the community to visit the refuge, meet some of the animals, and see firsthand the work being done throughout the year.

Panama City, FL · 1d

WMBB

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Lynn Haven animal shelter receives $3,000 donation

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Lynn Haven Animal Shelter is receiving a $3,000 donation from Emerald Coast Hospice to help support its work caring for animals in need. This contribution is an important boost as it continues to grow and serve the community. The donation was made possible through the Lynn Haven Community Fund […]

Lynn Haven, FL · 21h

WKRG News 5

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FDOT begins final debris removal along Northwest Florida state roads next week

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 13, 2026 OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Florida Department of Transportation will begin its final debris-removal pass along state roads in some Northwest Florida counties next week. Crews will be in Holmes, Washington, Okaloosa and Walton counties during the week of Nov. 16. Cleanup […]

Okaloosa County, FL · 18h