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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 · 7h
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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 · 4d
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Tallahassee Democrat

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Another Wendy's closed: W. Pensacola at Appleyard store is no more

Tallahassee says goodbye to yet another Wendy's storefront. The fast food joint known for its “fresh, never frozen” square burgers, chili, Frosty desserts and more has closed its longtime location at Appleyard Drive and West Pensacola Street. The Walker Plaza shopping center has seen several closures in recent years, with the shuttering of sandwich shop Which Wich as well as Tex-Mex eatery Moe's, leaving locally owned dessert shop More Than Pudding on its own. When placing an order online, a pop-up notification states, "Sorry, unfortunately, this location has closed. Fortunately, you can choose another location and get the same delicious food." The sudden shuttering of Wendy's stores also includes the South Monroe location in September and the Bradfordville location on 3451 Bannerman Road. In late 2025, the Wendy's on Ocala and Pensacola, directly across from the WestEnd Square shopping center, closed. The Wendy’s at 2122 Capital Circle NE also closed. Closures are in line with the company's strategy to close "underperforming units." According to a transcript reported by Investing.com , Wendy's interim CEO and chief financial officer, Ken Cook, announced in an earnings call Nov. 7 that the closure of the underperforming units — up to 360 stores nationwide —

Tallahassee, FL · 1d

West Orlando News

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Solar Site Launched in North Florida

A new solar site was launched in North Florida. The post Solar Site Launched in North Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .

Florida · 4h

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Gasworks: Bringing Comfort, Style & Craftsmanship to the Florida Panhandle

For more than 11 years, Gasworks has been proudly locally owned and operated, serving homeowners, builders, designers and businesses throughout the Florida Panhandle. What began with a commitment to quality gas services has grown into a full-service company specializing in gas lines, fireplaces, outdoor kitchens and gas lighting. At Gasworks,...

Northwest Florida, FL · 2d

Main Street Dollars

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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 · 3d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Panama City Prices Dip While Homes Sit Far Longer Than the National Pace

Panama City homes are sitting on the market far longer than the national pace, and with prices easing, buyers have real room to negotiate.

Panama City, FL · 17h

Lovely Garden Roots

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Young Citrus Trees Get a Chicken-Wire Ring Stuffed With Pine Straw or Hay Above the Graft Before Severe Freezes, UF/IFAS Leon County Says

UF/IFAS Leon County says young citrus trees need a chicken-wire ring stuffed with pine straw or hay above the graft before severe freezes. Other tips compared.

Leon County, FL · 10h

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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 · 4d

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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 · 3d

Florida Phoenix

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Hurricane Isaias claims keep climbing

Total estimated insured losses for Hurricane Isaias had climbed to more than $735.5 million as of Friday, data posted by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation show. The total number of claims filed with insurance companies following landfall of the Category 2 Hurricane in Destin grew to 68,071. OIR data indicate 58.2% of the claims […]

Florida · 1d

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Destin Chamber named Chamber of the Year by state association

The Destin Chamber of Commerce has been named Chamber of the Year in the mid-sized chamber category by the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals. The award was presented Thursday, Nov. 5, during FACP’s 2026 Annual Conference, held Nov. 4-6 at the Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection in Sarasota. The...

Destin, FL · 1d

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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 · 5d

WMBB

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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 · 5d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 8d

Panama City News Herald

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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 · 6d

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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 · 5d