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Inaugural nonstop flight to Boston at Norhtwest Florida Beaches International Airport
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Saturday Morning, water cannons greeted the first nonstop flight from Boston at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. The new American Airlines route only takes around three hours, shortening travel times for those looking to head to the northeast. “We want to go to different places so...
Pier Park in Panama City Beach to hold annual back-to-school supply drive starting July 29
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Pier Park in Panama City Beach has announced it will hold the fifth annual back-to-school supply drive July 29 to Aug. 11. This drive will coincide with the Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday. According to a news release, residents and visitors can purchase supplies at...
How can you avoid being bitten by a shark? What to know before swimming in Florida waters
As locals and tourists alike hit the Florida beaches this summer, there might be something in the back of their minds while enjoying their beach day: sharks. And for good reason. Two teenagers and a woman were injured in two shark attacks less than two hours apart last week in...
Local playground closing temporarily due to woodrat infestation
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A local playground will be temporarily closed while the county addresses a woodrat infestation. Under the Oaks Park is located in Callaway and is managed by Bay County. Officials say that woodrats are burrowing beneath the playground’s wooden structures. The rats are attracted to...
FSU Panama City designated a Purple Star Campus
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Florida State University has been designated a purple state campus. In 2023, The Florida legislature expanded the Purple Star initiative to include state universities. A campus receives recognition for its dedication to military and veteran students. For state universities, that’s determined by having priority course registration, a designated military liaison, […]
Bay County accepts $370k grant for Phase 2 of Magnolia Beach Drive multi-use path
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Local residents soon will have another area to safely walk and ride their bikes. Bay County commissioners on Tuesday approved a more than $370,000 defense infrastructure grant from the Florida Department of Commerce to help fund the second phase of a multi-use path along Magnolia Beach Drive in the Panama City Beach area. ...
Local boxer set to fight at Madison Square Garden
NEW YORK, NY. (WMBB) – Quincy “Chico” LaVallais, a member of the Downtown Boxing Club in Panama City, is preparing to fight at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Saturday night. LaVallais (17-4-1) will take on Jahi Tucker (10-1-1) for an eight-round junior middleweight match. The fight will be one of eight matches […]
Florida beaches open after shark attacks injure 3 and take a woman's hand. What we know
Two teenagers and a woman were injured in two shark attacks less than two hours apart Friday afternoon in the Florida Panhandle. The woman lost her lower left arm and suffered "significant trauma" to other areas of her body, officials said at a Friday afternoon news conference. Both incidents happened between Miramar Beach and Panama City Beach on the Gulf of Mexico. ...
Morning Extra: Top stories from Friday June 7
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - On the Friday June 7 edition of ‘Morning Extra’ on WJHG’s website, morning anchor Mel Zosh discussed local headlines, national news and more. Highlights from NewsChannel 7 Today:. We featured a new Foodie Friday with Rollin Cuban Food Truck. They made...
Summery heat ahead for the weekend
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Good Friday morning everyone!. It’s a quiet start on satellite and radar this morning with just a few low level clouds and some patchy fog starting off the day. We’ll have a small chance that some coastal locations see a stray and brief shower or downpour this morning. But otherwise, we’ll be few and far between on rain chances on the sea breeze this afternoon with mostly sunny skies ahead. It’s about a 10% chance for a stray shower or downpour and it’d only last about 15-20min if you’re the lucky-weather-lotto-winner of the day to catch it.
"Notable presence of sharks" spotted in Panama City Beach aerial search
Panama City Beach, FL — After two shark attacks in nearby Walton County, law enforcement in neighboring Bay County urge caution when entering the gulf. Saturday the Panama City Police Department and Bay County Sheriff's Office conducted a comprehensive aerial search along the coast. The agencies reported a "notable...
Tips for beachgoers during increased shark activity
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – Even with the increased shark activity in the gulf people are still making their way over to the beaches. With purple flags flying, it’s important to know what to do when encountering these animals.On Friday, Jun. 7, three women were bitten by sharks in Walton County. The two attacks […]
"Notable presence of sharks" spotted in Panama City Beach aerial search
Panama City Beach, FL — After two shark attacks in nearby Walton County, law enforcement in neighboring Bay County urge caution when entering the gulf. Saturday the Panama City Police Department and Bay County Sheriff's Office conducted a comprehensive aerial search along the coast. The agencies reported a "notable...
Nice Wednesday, showers tomorrow, and a nice weekend ahead
PANAMA CITY, FL(WMBB-TV) — Mostly clear conditions this morning, with some showers possible today, but shower chances are increasing for your Thursday. Today will be staying nice. Some showers are possible inland. Rain chances for our inland locations is 20 percent. Highs today into the 80s and 90s. Flags expected to be flying yellow today at the beaches. Winds out of the south at 5-15 mph.
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