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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...

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Panama City man arrested for soliciting minor online

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Panama City man was arrested Monday, accused of soliciting a teenager for sexual purposes. 36-year-old Gregory Michael Burdeshaw is charged with distributing obscene or harmful material to a minor and obscene communication using a computer to seduce, solicit, or lure a child. Panama City police say Burdeshaw contacted what […]

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Tampa Woman Scratches Her Way To $5 Million Prize From Panama City Gas Station Ticket

A $20 scratch-off ticket bought at a gas station in Panama City just turned into a life-changing payday for a Tampa woman. Mercedes Nunez, 34, claimed a $5 million top prize from the Florida Lottery's 200X The Cash game, one of only eight such jackpots built into the entire game.

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One Bay restaurant temporarily closed after 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 Nov. 2-8, 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 Nov. 2-8 inspections, and no violations were found. Charlie Corams Place in Bayou

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Crash with injuries reported near McElvey Road and Navy Boulevard

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A crash with injuries has been reported near McElvey Road and Navy Boulevard in Panama City, according to the Florida Highway Patrol traffic map. The crash is blocking the road, and drivers should use caution in the area. To stay up to date on all...

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Panama City Beach apartments for rent saw price increases since last October

Renters in Panama City Beach saw apartment listing prices increase 17% from October 2025's median of $2,050, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $2,400 in October. Median listing prices in Panama City Beach are trending 3% upwards from the previous month's $2,325 price. The data covers all bedroom sizes, ranging from studios to four-bedroom units, within the specified metropolitan area. It reflects the median rent for all listings that were active at any given point during the month, according to Russell Middleton, co-founder of Zumper. New construction is included in the data and listings that are currently occupied or no longer available are excluded. data.newsherald.com Out of 288 rental listings in Panama City Beach, 24 are subsidized. When those are excluded, the overall median rent for listed apartments goes to $2,235. One-bedroom apartments listed to rent at a median of $1,750, slightly higher than September, when they were $1,725. Since October 2025, one-bedroom rental prices rose 25% from $1,399. Two-bedroom apartments listed for rent had no change since September at a central price of $2,500, compared to $2,500. Since October 2025, two-bedroom rental prices rose 39% from $1,800. Statewide,

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Traffic Alert: Crews respond to crash near East 14th Street and Indiana Avenue

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Crews are at the scene of a crash near East 14th Street and Indiana Avenue. Details about the crash, including whether anyone was injured, were not immediately available. To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops, follow WJHG on Facebook,...

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Boil water notice issued for parts of Panama City Beach

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – A loss of pressure on a water main has prompted a boil water notice for certain Panama City Beach residents and businesses. All residents and businesses located at these addresses are affected by the notice. City officials say they expect water service to be restored by 9 p.m. on […]

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Warrior Beach Retreat returns to celebrate those who’ve served

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – This week, Embassy Suites by Hilton in Panama City Beach has hosted many veterans and their spouses, thanks to the mission of Warrior Beach Retreat. A parade will begin at Pier Park from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, and a ceremony will take place at […]

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Police: No attempted abduction at Panama City Walmart as described in social media post

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Panama City Police Department says a social media post alleging an attempted abduction at the Walmart on 23rd Street does not accurately describe what happened. Police said surveillance footage contradicts the account circulating online. The vehicle involved belonged to a local taxi company, and...

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GoFundMe created for pregnant woman who lost unborn child in PCB crash

PANAMA CITY BEACH − A GoFundMe has been created for Audra Chason, the pregnant woman whose unborn baby was killed in a recent traffic crash on the Beach. As of the afternoon of Nov. 9, the account had raised about $12,000 of its $14,000 goal to support Chason, an Altha resident who also was seriously injured in the crash, which occurred on Oct. 23 near Panama City Beach Parkway and Vision Lane. She was 34 weeks pregnant with her unborn child, Henry, who was killed. "Our family is going through every parent’s and family’s worst nightmare, and we are asking for a little help and support during this incredibly difficult time," the GoFundMe account reads. "We were so excited to welcome (Henry) into our family and had so much love and hope for the future ahead of him." At the time the GoFundMe was created on Oct. 27, Chason remained in intensive care, hooked up to a ventilator. The account notes "she has a long road ahead" that will include multiple surgeries. "Our Audra is a registered nurse who spends her days caring for others," the account reads. "Now, she is the one who needs care, prayers and support. Her

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“I don’t know what’s changed;” Tyndall parents demand answers over delayed school rebuild

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Parents of Tyndall Academy students say even basic repairs only seem to happen when Bay District leaders are coming to visit. These are some before and after images of some of those repairs. Parents say crews cleaned the floors, changed moldy lights, replaced bathroom soap dispensers, and more. News 13 […]

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850 GOOD NEWS: Bay County mom finds community support during first deployment

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A Bay County active-duty military mother says support from her community is helping her family through its first deployment. November is National Military Family Month. The month recognizes service members and the families who make sacrifices, including moving across the country and raising children while a loved one is away.

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New court date scheduled, updated witness list in Joseph Duggar's Florida molestation case

"19 Kids and Counting" star Joseph Duggar was represented in court Tuesday in his ongoing molestation case out of Bay County, Florida. In the Nov. 10 hearing, Duggar's attorney, Albert Sauline, told Circuit Court Judge Brantley Clark that he and the state prosecutor had scheduled depositions for Feb. 12, and updated the state's witness list.

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Air Force veteran Carlos Sanchez to represent Ward 1 on PCB City Council

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Panama City Beach will soon have a new voice on the City Council. Carlos Sanchez will represent Ward 1, bringing more than two decades of military experience to the role. Sanchez said he was born and raised in Norwalk, Connecticut, and joined the military right...

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New fish trawler to boost Panama City Beach artificial reefs

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – The Bay County Tourist Development Council is adding to the area’s variety of artificial reefs. Board members approved $140,000 to buy, prepare, tow and sink an old fish trawler in the gulf. Crews will sink the vessel about 12 nautical miles south of the st. andrews pass. There, it […]

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Aldi announces a new location is opening in Panama City Beach

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Aldi, one of nation’s top grocery stores, has announced it is opening a new location in Panama City Beach. According to a press release, the new store will open on Nov. 19 at 17184 Front Beach Road. A ribbon cutting ceremony is set for 8:30 a.m. that day. “The store will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. To celebrate, the first 200 customers will receive a gift bag filled with a sampling of ALDI products and a gift card as part of the ALDI Golden Ticket giveaway program,” the release says. Aldi has been establishing quite a presence in Bay County over the past year and a half. Previous coverage: Let's go! Aldi celebrates grand opening at 3157 W. 23rd St. in Panama City In 2025, Aldi opened two stores in Bay County: One at 23200 Front Beach Road and another at 3157 W. 23rd St. “At our new Panama City Beach ALDI store, shoppers will notice a smaller, easy-to-shop store layout filled with a carefully selected range of products to provide them with exactly what they need,” Heather Moore, regional vice president for ALDI, said in the release. "As more people look