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Mosley High School hosts first youth softball camp
LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) — The Mosley High School softball team hosted its first youth softball camp in the Katie Lopes coaching era this week. The three-day camp started on Monday and wrapped up Thursday night, taking a break on Wednesday night. Around 30 young athletes, ages 6-12 participated in this year’s camp. Each camper […]
‘Badcock & More’ furniture stores to close after filing for bankruptcy
CALLAWAY, Fla. (WMBB) — The doors to hundreds of ‘Badcock & More’ furniture stores in the southeastern region are closing soon. A company called Conn’s bought the chain last December, and now they’re filing for bankruptcy. “We got a call from corporate stating that they had declared bankruptcy, and they would be closing all of […]
Enroll your child in Voluntary Prekindergarten
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – It is not too late to give your child a jump start on their educational journey by enrolling them in Voluntary Prekindergarten. Voluntary Prekindergarten, or VPK, is a state-funded educational program that provides free prekindergarten for all 4-year-olds in Florida. Those who qualify are all children who are 4 years […]
News 13 Pet Adoption Option: Geneva
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Meet Geneva, News 13’s Pet Adoption Option of the Week! This 5-year-old tricolor Chihuahua is available for adoption at the Bay County Animal Shelter. Learn more about other adoptable animals at the shelter. Bay County Animal Control is located at 6401 Bay Line Drive, Panama City, FL 32404, or call […]
Furry friends need your help in Bay County
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Some four-legged friends around Bay County would love for you to welcome them into your heart and home. Organizations like Castaway Cats and Dogs are preparing rescued animals for loving families. This non-profit organization’s mission is to provide a second chance for animals whose life...
Week-by-Week: The most exciting matchups for Bay County high school football in 2024
As the Florida high school football season is rapidly approaching and storylines begin to develop it is time that we look at which matchups for Bay County teams will have people talking and itching to attend this upcoming season. Week 1: Bozeman vs. Holmes County (Aug. 23) ...
64 Panhandle students participating in Mavericks STEM camp
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – 64 Panhandle middle and high school students are spending part of the week at Rutherford High School. They are participating in the Mavericks STEM camp. During this camp, students learn to build artificial intelligence models and real-world applications for science, technology, engineering, and math. The camp is sponsored by FSU […]
Bay County woman awaits a grand jury for the murder of her mother
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A judge has ordered a local woman held without bond on an open count of murder. She’s accused of brutally killing her mother. 37-year-old Tiffany Braddock allegedly stabbed her mother to death in the Hiland Park home the two shared. Bay County Sheriff’s deputies say they received calls about a […]
New owner says Jerry Lee Lewis Ranch museum will be the last “missing piece” of singer’s legacy
Todd Herendeen doesn’t get emotional a lot. But when Realtor Mark Gardner drove him through the gates of the Jerry Lee Lewis Ranch and said ‘welcome home,’ he couldn’t help getting choked up a bit. Herendeen, a Florida-based entertainer who headlines his own Elvis, Gospel, patriotic,...
Proposed fundraising solution for road repairs in SweetBay area
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Panama City Commissioner proposed a creative solution to fund road repairs in the SweetBay area. On Tuesday, Commissioner Brian Grainger said roads such as Forest Park Circle, Candlewick Circle, and Venetian Villa are in need of repair. However, city funding and grants aren’t available for the project, so Grainger […]
Gibbs Construction Cardinals get dramatic win at Grand Slam World Series
The Gibbs Construction Cardinals had to wait 5½ hours because of a weather to play their winners’ bracket game Thursday at the Grand Slam World Series in Panama City, Florida. When the Cardinals finally took the field against Birmingham-based Over the Mountain Baseball Club, they found themselves down...
Support students and teachers at Panhandle wide event
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Multiple Panhandle organizations including the United Way of Northwest Florida and CPAR are working together to provide school supplies for both teachers and students this weekend. From 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 27 at six different Walmart locations across the Panhandle, you can donate money or school materials. […]
Local candidates address top issues in debate for Bay County Sheriff position
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A number of local candidates got another chance to face off on Wednesday on the issues. The Panama City Kiwanis Club hosted a debate between the two candidates running for Bay County Sheriff. Local attorney and Kiwanis member Douge Smith moderated the forum between incumbent Tommy Ford and Challenger Andy […]
Summery setup ahead for the week: Hot, humid and a storm
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Good Friday morning everyone!. It’s a quieter morning for us on satellite and radar with just a little cloud debris left over from yesterday’s showers and thunderstorms. We’ll see mostly sunny skies for the morning drive today. I won’t have a rain chance developing for us today until lunch or a little after.
State gives the Collegiate School FSU PC “A” rating
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Florida Department of Education has designated the Collegiate School Florida State University Panama City as an “A” school. According to a press release from FSU PC, The Collegiate School at Florida State University Panama City has received the designation from the state within its first year of operation.
Drowning prevention: PCB might skip warnings, just punish double red flag violators
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Local leaders are eyeing a stricter approach to beach safety enforcement. In a meeting on Thursday, Panama City Beach City Council members approved the first reading of an ordinance that would allow police and code enforcement officers to ticket without warning beachgoers who blatantly enter the Gulf of Mexico under double-red-flag conditions. ...
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