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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 · 16h

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City Girls rapper JT urges FAMU students to vote during campus visit

Hundreds of students at Florida A&M University gathered Wednesday, Oct. 28 to see the rapper JT, who visited campus to encourage students to make their voices heard through voting. With classes, exams and other campus activities keeping students busy, JT reminded them that voting should not be put off. Her...

Tallahassee, FL · 1d
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Storms could not stop these Destin Fishing Rodeo pros

The 78th annual Destin Fishing Rodeo awarded over 200 anglers, mates, and captains despite weather interruptions. This year marked the first time in 13 years that red snapper was an eligible fish, becoming the most caught species. Six captains were named Captain of the Year across various divisions for accumulating...

Destin, FL · 1d
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New Aldi store coming to Destin this December

A new Aldi grocery store is scheduled to open in Destin this December. The store will be located in the former Winn Dixie building at 98 Palms. Aldi plans to hire between 15 and 20 employees for the new location. With signage along U.S. 98 and now on the building,...

Destin, FL · 14h
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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

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Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport plans multistory parking garage with up to 2,000 spaces

The Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) is moving toward building a multi-level parking garage that would add 1,500 to 2,000 spaces at an estimated cost of $50 million to $75 million, with the airport expecting to pay about 85% of the cost from its own funds. Airports Director Tracy Stage...

Destin, FL · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 5d

Panama City News Herald

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Three Bay restaurants get high-priority violations in 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 Oct. 26 to Nov. 1, 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 Oct. 26-Nov. 1 inspections, and no violations were found. Don

Bay County, FL · 8d

WMBB

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Panama City Songwriters Festival brings local talent to historic downtown

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Historic Downtown Panama City will come alive with music as the Panama City Songwriters Festival invites the community to experience original performances by talented local artists. Artists will hit the stage Nov. 6 and Nov. 7 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will perform at multiple venues downtown. Attendees […]

Panama City, FL · 5d