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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 · 2d

Yahoo!

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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 · 8d
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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

WMBB

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Ascension Sacred Heart Chapman Outpatient Center and Grease Pro demolished for new builds

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Demolition crews have taken down two Panama City buildings to make way for new construction projects. Heavy equipment is all that’s left on the site of the Joseph F. Chapman III out-patient center at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay. The center was located on the corner of East 7th Street and […]

Panama City, FL · 3d

WJHG-TV

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Sinking of SS United States

Seven men at the Walton County Jail graduated Wednesday morning from a six-week construction course aimed at preparing inmates for employment after incarceration. Walton County fire crews battle two fires in less than 24 hours. Updated: Oct. 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM UTC. Walton County firefighters battled two structure fires...

Walton County, FL · 1d

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

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

WMBB

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WCSO reduces budget by $2.3 million for amendment 3

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Walton County Commission has been trying to prepare for Amendment 3, and District 1 Commissioner, Dan Curry is asking for help from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. The board recently approved a budget reduction of $4,000,000 for this year to prepare for the new rule increasing homestead exemptions to […]

Walton County, FL · 15h

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

WMBB

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Emerald Coast Cruisin’ returns to Panama City Beach

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Car enthusiasts are back in Panama City Beach for the fall edition of the Emerald Coast Cruisin’ car show, but the event is bringing more than just classic cars to the beach. For some people, this is more than just a weekend event it’s a tradition they look forward to […]

Panama City Beach, FL · 1d

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

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

WMBB

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Walton County downs Gadsden County in Round 1

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (WMBB) – The Walton County Braves defeated the Gadsden County Jaguars 39-6 in the FHSAA Class 2A Regional Quarterfinals. The Braves advance to 8-2 and travel to Pensacola Catholic on Friday, November 20.

Walton County, FL · 14h

Chipley Bugle

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Veterans Day 2026 Chipley, Florida

On Wednesday November 11, 2026, an appreciation breakfast was sponsored by Chipley High School Beta Club and a tribute to our veterans was held in the Roulhac Middle School Auditorium. Thank you Veterans for showing the way and being our mentors. Chipley High School and Roulhac Middle School. Roulhac Middle...

Chipley, FL · 1d

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

thecreditunionconnection.com

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PenAir Credit Union Plants Flag in Bay County

A growing town needs more than new rooftops and traffic lights. It needs places where people can handle their money face to face, with someone who knows the neighborhood. That’s the gap PenAir Credit Union set out to fill with its newest branch in Panama City Beach, which held its official ribbon cutting on Tuesday, November 10.

Bay County, FL · 1d

WJHG-TV

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Panama City Beach Senior Center gearing up for busy month of community events

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Panama City Beach Senior Center is inviting the community to get out, get involved and take advantage of several upcoming events happening throughout the month. The center’s annual craft fair kicks things off tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. at the Lyndell Center, featuring...

Panama City Beach, FL · 1d

WMBB

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Lynn Haven to open internal applications for city clerk position

LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) – The search for Lynn Haven’s next city clerk will continue. The city commission decided Friday to open applications internally for the position. The city will be accepting applications from Nov. 16 through 18. “I don’t think it needs to be a long, drawn-out deal. I think we just need to […]

Lynn Haven, FL · 20h

WJHG-TV

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Paychecks for Patriots job fair coming to Panama City on Friday

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Job seekers can connect with local employers Friday at the Paychecks for Patriots Job Fair at Gulf Coast State College. The event, hosted by CareerSource Gulf Coast, will run from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 13 at Student Union East, 5230 W. Highway 98. Veterans,...

Panama City, 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 · 3d