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Hurricane Isaias Impacts School Bus Routes, School Openings

Several school districts were affected by Hurricane Isaias, which made landfall near Destin, Florida as a Category 2 hurricane. It ripped through the Florida Panhandle, creating destruction for homes, businesses and schools. One of the most affected counties by the Oct. 9 Hurricane, Santa Rosa, experienced winds up to 116...

Santa Rosa County, FL · 26d
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Cottondale stays unbeaten, faces Sneads before SSAA playoffs

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Two area teams remain unbeaten entering week 10 of the high school football regular season: the 7-0 Mosley Dolphins, coming off a win over Rickards Saturday, and the 7-0 Cottondale Hornets, coming off a bye week. Cottondale, led by coach Chris Obert, sits atop the Apalachicola...

Cottondale, FL · 27d
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Bay football team prepares to end game hiatus Thursday against South Walton

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -It is fair to say this is one of the biggest weeks of the schedule in terms of big-time games with big-time implications. One such match up set for Chapman Field Thursday night between South Walton and Bay. Both teams itching to get back to game action last having played on October 2nd. The winner gets the inside track to the district title.

Santa Rosa Beach, FL · 26d
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Destin Marlins dominate Bruner to clinch football playoff spot

The Destin Marlins defeated the Bruner Spartans with a final score of 35-14. With the victory, the Marlins secured a spot in the Okaloosa County Middle School Football Playoffs. Destin's Amaree Claridy scored four touchdowns during the game. The Marlins will next face the Shoal River Mustangs in Crestview. The...

Destin, FL · 26d
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Bay District Schools celebrate National School Lunches Week

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Bay District Schools wrapped up their celebration of National School Lunches Week on Friday. President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week in 1962 to raise awareness of the importance of school lunches. Kennedy believed healthy, fulfilling meals were the first step for success in a child’s academic journey. […]

Bay County, FL · 29d

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Mosley football game against Rickards pushed to Saturday at Bozeman

PANAMA CITY, Fla. — The district football matchup between Mosley and Rickards has been rescheduled for Saturday Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. The game will be hosted at Deane Bozeman Field. Mosley footballs district matchup against Rickards High School in Tallahassee was canceled at its original location Friday after the visiting Dolphins were informed that security was unavailable for the game, according to Mosley head coach Tommy Joe Whiddon. Local swim North Bay Haven and Mosley claim county swim titles on senior night Local soccer Panama City cerebral palsy soccer standout Jesslyn Kuhnel adds to US team records Whiddon said the Mosley team was halfway to Tallahassee when school officials informed the team that Rickards did not have security for the contest. According to Whiddon, Rickards’ superintendent said the game could not be played and instructed Mosley to return to Panama City. The game could still be played Friday night at Tommy Oliver Stadium in Panama City. Rickards officials were working to secure buses to transport their team to Panama City, Whiddon said. Adebanji Bamidele is a sports reporter for the Panama City News Herald. He can be reached at abamidele@gannett.com or through X, formerly known as Twitter, @AdebanjiPCSport. This

Panama City, FL · 29d

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Mack Brags About Okaloosa and Walton Reopening After Threatening Santa Rosa

Education Commissioner Henry Mack opened Wednesday’s State Board of Education meeting in Stuart by praising Walton and Okaloosa county schools for getting back to normal after Hurricane Isaias. Walton welcomed back all students, faculty and staff Wednesday. Okaloosa returns to full operations Thursday. Mack called that “quite remarkable, given...

Santa Rosa County, FL · 10-14

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Some Panhandle schools to reopen after Isaias

Some Panhandle schools in the path of Hurricane Isaias are starting to reopen, Education Commissioner Henry Mack said Wednesday, while others will wait until next week. “As of today, Walton County is welcoming back all students, faculty, and staff, returning to normal operations,” Mack said at the opening of the Board of Education meeting in Stuart. “Okaloosa announced that they will return to normal full operations tomorrow. Quite remarkable, given again the impact of the hurricane.”

Walton County, FL · 10-14

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Two Bay District schools hold hurricane relief drive for Santa Rosa County school

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Two Bay District elementary schools are coming together to help students in Milton after Hurricane Isaias damaged their school. When school board member Steve Moss learned former Bay District Schools teacher Susan Hawley’s school was in need after Hurricane Isaias, he knew it was time to step up.

Santa Rosa County, FL · 10-15

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NEMCC, Delta State nursing students present projects at Destin conference

Northeast Mississippi Community College said ADN faculty and four Delta State University Doctor of Nursing Practice candidates presented scholarly projects at the SPIN Learning Nurse Educator Conference in Destin, Florida. The college shared the update in a Facebook post Monday, saying the presentations highlighted work connected to nursing education and practice.

Destin, FL · 10-13

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Northwest Florida school district reopenings

NW FLORIDA (WJHG/WECP) - School districts across Northwest Florida are navigating staggered reopenings this week following closures from Hurricane Isaias and scheduled fall breaks. While several districts welcomed students back Monday, others are set to resume classes over the next two days. Jackson County School District: Reopened Monday, Oct. 12....

Florida · 10-12

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School closures in Florida

Florida · 10-13

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Florida, Alabama school closures

Alabama · 10-12

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Holmes County Schools closed Monday due to power outages

The Holmes District School Board announced that Holmes County Schools will be closed Monday due to power outages from Hurricane Isaias.

Holmes County, FL · 10-12

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Bay District Schools announce closures due to incoming storm

PANAMA CITY — Bay District Schools has announced they will be closed Thursday and Friday due to the approaching storm. According to a press release, all campuses, district offices, and Bay Base are closed. ”All afterschool sports and extracurricular activities scheduled for Thursday and Friday are canceled and will be rescheduled. Schools will share new dates once confirmed,” the release says. Students and teachers will still have Monday, Oct. 12, as a Fall break day. New Coffee Shop: Fast growing coffee chain opens a Panama City location District offices are scheduled to reopen Monday, and students and teachers are scheduled to return Tuesday, Oct. 13. Families and employees are encouraged to monitor official district and county communications for updates. This article originally appeared on The News Herald: Bay District Schools announce closures due to incoming storm

Panama City, FL · 10-08

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Chipley downs Graceville in week 8 matchup

GRACEVILLE, Fla. (WMBB) – The Chipley Tigers defeated the Graceville Tigers 35-8 in a week eight matchup. Chipley advances to 3-4 and plays North Florida Christian on Friday, October 16. Graceville moves to 1-6 and faces Destin on Friday, October 16.

Graceville, FL · 10-09

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Week 8 High School Football Highlights and Scores

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -All but 4 Week 8 High School football games were either postponed or canceled all together due to expected bad weather. Rutherford North Bay Haven (Canceled) South Walton West Florida (Canceled) Destin Walton (Canceled) Northview Blountstown (Canceled) Bozeman Holmes (Canceled) Jay Marianna (Canceled) Arnold at Mosley...

Panama City, FL · 10-09

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Panhandle schools announce closures, some offering shelter

ACROSS THE PANHANDLE, Fla. (WMBB) – Some school districts are deciding to cancel classes ahead of the potential impacts from Tropical Storm Isaias, soon to be Hurricane Isaias. News13 will continue to provide updates if schools announce additional closures, as well as schools that are open as emergency shelters. Bay County Bay District Schools already […]

Walton County, FL · 10-07

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SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Names Drew Ward Executive Director, Announces Cindy Brigman as Principal

Of Seacoast Collegiate High School Leadership appointments build on decades of academic achievement and position SEASIDE SCHOOL™ for its next chapter of growth and impact. SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. – October 8, 2026 – The SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Drew Ward as Executive Director of SEASIDE SCHOOL™, formally naming the longtime school leader to the organization’s top leadership position after he served as Interim Executive Director since March 2026. The school also announced Cindy Brigman as Principal of Seacoast Collegiate High School, strengthening a leadership team focused on advancing academic excellence, expanding opportunities for students and guiding SEASIDE SCHOOL™ into its next chapter.

Santa Rosa Beach, FL · 10-08