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Northwest Florida Fishing Report for October 16 – 22, 2026

In this week’s Northwest Florida Fishing Report, host Joe Baya looks at how the Emerald Coast fishing scene is recovering after Hurricane Isaias, with encouraging surf reports near Pensacola, tougher water conditions on the Panama City bottom-fishing grounds, and promising blue water moving closer to the offshore structure. The episode features Capt. Harris Scruggs of Triple B Fishing Charters, Justin Reed of Justin Reed Surf Fishing Charters, Angelo DePaola of The Coastal Connection, and Tom Hilton of Hilton’s Realtime Navigator.

Panama City, FL · 21d
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Bay County Animal Control offering $10 adoptions during ‘No Tricks, Just Treats’ event

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Bay County Animal Control is hosting a 10-day adoption drive offering reduced $10 adoption fees from Thursday, Oct. 22, through Saturday, Oct. 31, to help ease shelter overcrowding. Regularly $25, the $10 fee covers age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, flea and tick prevention, microchipping, and spay or...

Bay County, FL · 19d
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Panama City News Herald

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Panama City marine rescuers break ground on long-awaited facility

PANAMA CITY — The Florida Panhandle Marine Institute (FPMI) broke ground on its new animal rehab facilities in downtown Panama City on Oct. 17. FPMI specializes in the rescue and rehabilitation of marine life, such as dolphins and sea turtles, across the region. FPMI's stranding coordinator, Lauren Albrittain, spoke to the News Herald in September. The mission Albrittain said the mission is threefold, with the most obvious part being rescue and rehabilitation. They respond to "strandings," which is when an injured, sick or dead marine animal washes up on the beach. "Second, we want to educate. We want to both educate the general public as well as our conservation partners," said Albrittain. "Anything we learn from every single case can be contributed to the knowledge base for those animals." "The third part of our mission is to conduct as much and contribute as much conservation research as possible," said Albrittain. "So basically, anytime we're learning about these cases, we are not only gathering medical information if they're live cases, but we're also gathering information that can be put toward better understanding of the (animals.)" She explained that the research contributes to a better understanding of a species' population dynamics, environment,

Panama City, FL · 20d

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Beef 'O' Brady's Chipley Posts Record Opening Week — and a Blueprint for Franchise Growth

Opening week is the restaurant industry's moment of truth. It tells you whether a team prepped the kitchen, whether the market actually wants what you're selling, and whether guests will come back for a second round. For one Beef 'O' Brady's franchise group in the Florida Panhandle, that first week was a knockout.

Chipley, FL · 21d
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Doolittle Museum at Northwest Florida State College brings home new artifacts

NICEVILLE, Fla. (WMBB) – The Doolittle raid was one of the most significant events of World War II. A squadron of Army Air Corps pilots took off from an aircraft carrier and bombed Japan just 5 months after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The Doolittle raids trained for the mission at Eglin Air Force […]

Niceville, FL · 19d

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Judges choose Luci as seafood queen

For the first time in a couple years, the selection of the coveted Miss Florida Seafood title returned to a traditional pageant form, and the five girls who took part Sunday night demonstrated they knew how to capture such an event’s glitz and glam. Wearing glittering formal gowns, that...

Franklin County, FL · 20d

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People Drive From All Over Florida For The Cinnamon Rolls At This Iconic Bakery

There’s a purple building on Highway 30A in Santa Rosa Beach that has a way of stopping people in their tracks. Blue Mountain Bakery isn’t just a place to grab breakfast. It’s the kind of spot that turns a casual beach vacation into a full-blown food memory you’ll be talking about for years.

Santa Rosa Beach, FL · 26d

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Florida’s Tiny Apalachicola Oyster Bar Has Seafood Fans Lining Up For More

The oysters here come raw on the half shell or steamed with garlic butter and Parmesan, and the dining room sits upstairs above the spot where a creek meets a river. That’s a lot of good news in one sentence. You order at the counter, grab a seat, and...

Apalachicola, FL · 23d

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‘Business as usual’: Rosemary Beach recovering after Hurricane Isaias

ROSEMARY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Hurricane Isaias came in the midst of fall break, putting an abrupt end to some vacations with a mandatory evacuation order and a question mark on when places would return. However, visitors to Rosemary Beach said things are returning to normal with restaurants, shops, and...

Rosemary Beach, FL · 24d

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Fire engines and pancakes at South Walton Fire District

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB)- For Fire Prevention Week, South Walton Fire District is bringing back their pancake breakfast. Moving from last weekend due to Hurricane Isaias, the breakfast will be on Saturday, October 17. It will start at 8 a.m. At the South Walton Fire District headquarters, located in the fleet and logistics facility. There […]

Walton County, FL · 24d

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News 13 Pet Adoption Option: Gus

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Gus is a young terrier mix available for adoption at Bay County Animal Control in Panama City. Gus is an energetic and friendly pup with one brown eye and one blue eye. “He’s about a year to two years old,” said William with Bay County Animal Control. “He can get […]

Panama City, FL · 25d

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TONIGHT: Fright Nights Dreamwalkers opens at the Panama City Center for the Arts

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Get ready for two weeks full of scares as the Panama City Center for the Arts opens its doors for its annual Fright Nights haunted house, and this year is sure to be a nightmare. Following the story of The Raven Queen, Fright Nights:...

Panama City, FL · 25d

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First Parker Car Show this Saturday to help animal rescues

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Bay County’s animal population will be getting a helping hand this weekend from car lovers. Organizers have put together the very first Parker Car Show, taking place this Saturday at the Parker Sports Complex. The event will feature all types of vehicles, classic cars and trucks, as well as some […]

Bay County, FL · 24d

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After Isaias, Tourist Destinations Hit the Comeback Trail

Hurricane Isaias, the most unwelcome guest of 2026 (also known as the first significant storm of the Atlantic hurricane season), waded ashore in Destin, Florida and left a path of destruction across Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Mississippi. AccuWeather estimates the storm caused $16 billion to...

Florida · 25d

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SOCO’s Rock the Block DeFuniak Springs

Rockland Road, Ray Scott and RESCUE ME! Join the downtown block party at Sweet Southern Comfort, with food, outdoor bars and $10 admission. Live music, a shrimp boil and an evening downtown with friends. SOCO’s Rock the Block gives DeFuniak Springs a good reason to get together Saturday, October 17.

Defuniak Springs, FL · 25d

Panama City News Herald

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Pizza chain comes to Panama City. Find out what gives it an edge

PANAMA CITY − Donatos Pizza, an Ohio-based franchise famous for its abundant Edge to Edge toppings, has announced a new location is coming to Panama City. According to a press release, the restaurant, located at 840 W. 23rd St., is scheduled to open on Oct. 20. It will become the chain's third location in the state. The restaurant will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony in partnership with the Bay County Chamber of Commerce. The pizza place is owned and operated by George Schempf and Cris Doss, a husband-and-wife team whose connection to Donatos spans decades. "As Ohio natives, they grew up with Donatos pizza and remained loyal fans of the brand throughout their lives," the release says. "Now, as they embark on this exciting new chapter together, Schempf and Doss are turning that longtime dream into reality, opening a Donatos restaurant and sharing the family traditions, quality, and flavors they grew up with." "Donatos has always been one of my favorite pizza brands," Schempf is quoted as saying in the release. "After evaluating several pizza and quick-service restaurant franchise opportunities, Donatos stood out because of the quality of its product and the strength of its systems. No matter which Donatos location

Panama City, FL · 26d

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Pecan Jacks to Open New Panama City Beach Store and Franchise Training Facility in October

Expanded location will showcase the brand’s latest design as Pecan Jacks grows across 10 states. Pecan Jacks will open a new corporate image and training store this October at the Vintage Lake Powell development, 24202 PCB Parkway, Suite 3, Panama City Beach, FL 32413. The opening comes as the ice cream and candy brand expands across 10 states.

Panama City Beach, FL · 26d