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Celebrate National Taco Day in PCB
National Taco Day is October 6th, and there’s no better place to celebrate than Panama City Beach. From classic Mexican favorites to fresh Gulf seafood tacos, PCB restaurants put their own coastal spin on this crowd-favorite dish. Whether you’re craving grilled fish, crispy shrimp, traditional beef.
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2027 Gulf Coast Jam Reveals Full Lineup
Organizers of the 2027 Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam revealed the full lineup for the 15th annual country music festival set for June 3-6, 2027, at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach, Florida, with Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Zach Top and Bailey Zimmerman set to headline. The...
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8 Secret Florida Buffets That Serve Real Homemade Comfort Food Just Like Grandma Used To Make
The best comfort food in Florida does not arrive with tweezers, tiny portions, or a speech from the chef. It arrives by the ladle. Hidden beyond the theme parks and polished resorts are buffets where chicken crackles in the fryer, biscuits rise in pans, and collard greens simmer until every bite tastes like somebody cared. The plates are heavy.
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At This Florida Raw Bar, the Oysters Go From the Boat Straight to the Kitchen
Apalachicola has been famous for oysters since the 1800s, and Up The Creek Raw Bar keeps that tradition alive in the most authentic way possible. Perched above the Apalachicola River on Water Street, this casual spot serves seafood so fresh that local fishermen dock their boats just steps away from the kitchen. Whether you grab a seat on the sunny deck or settle in at the counter, you’re guaranteed a meal that tastes like the Gulf itself, paired with views that remind you why Florida’s Forgotten Coast earned its laid-back reputation.
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100 Years and Still Baking: Bonifay’s Francis Gardner Celebrates Century Birthday in the Kitchen
BONIFAY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - October 2nd marks Miss Francis Gardner’s 100th birthday, but for her, it’s just another day of hard work. While friends stopped in to wish her happy birthday, Gardner was more focused on getting her pies done for the day. “Coconut pie? No, yes, first,...
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This Unassuming Florida Seafood Shack Fries Its Shrimp Baskets So Golden That Road-Trippers Plan Whole Drives Around Them
A dolphin cruise captain pointed us down a side street toward a building that looked like it might be a bait shop, and that turned out to be the best tip of the whole trip. Florida has plenty of shiny waterfront restaurants, but this weathered little spot on the bay serves fried shrimp so crisp and golden that people schedule entire drives around a single basket.
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Grease the Musical heads to Rosemary Beach this fall
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Pink Ladies and T-Birds are headed to Rosemary Beach as “Grease the Musical” takes over St. Augustine Green. The production is presented by 30A Playhouse in partnership with the Rosemary Beach Merchants Association. The second weekend of performances are scheduled for October 1-4, 2026, at 7 p.m. at St. Augustine Green in Rosemary Beach.
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Mane Street Salon named Best Dressed Business during rodeo festivities
Mane Street Salon was recently named the 2026 Best Dressed Business by the Holmes County Chamber of Commerce as part of this year’s Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo festivities. The salon, located at 125 North Waukesha Street in Bonifay, earned top honors for its rodeo- and patriotic-themed decorations, which featured a “Stars, Stripes & Rodeo Nights” display. As the winning business, Mane Street Salon received four VIP tickets to the Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo. According to the chamber, local businesses participated in the decorating contest to help celebrate the community’s annual rodeo tradition. Mane Street Salon’s award-winning display is pictured above. [CONTRIBUTED]
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The Quirky Florida Taco Joint That’s Covered Wall-To-Wall In Whimsical Art
There’s a building in Panama City, Florida, that looks like a fever dream had a baby with a carnival, and somehow that baby grew up to serve incredible tacos. El Weirdo isn’t just a restaurant. It’s a full-on experience that you didn’t know you needed until you’re standing...
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Kayaker lands first catch at Destin Fishing Rodeo
Derrick Dover of Mary Esther weighed in the first fish of the 78th annual Destin Fishing Rodeo. His 2.6-pound redfish was caught from his kayak, the Sea Note, at about 3 a.m. on October 1. Dover released about a dozen fish before catching the 19-inch keeper on light tackle. This...
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Every Step Of This 5-Mile Florida Trail Is More Beautiful Than The Last And You Need To See It
There are places in Florida that make you feel like the state has been quietly showing off this whole time without telling anyone, and the Western Lake Trail in Santa Rosa Beach is absolutely one of those places. Five miles of trail, and every single one of them earns its...
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Haunted Acres Florida returns with an expanded haunted trail
VERNON, Fla. (WMBB) – Kick off the spooky season with some guaranteed scares as Haunted Acres Florida gets ready to open its trail for the second year in a row. The haunted trail, located at 2948 River Road, is open every Friday and Saturday in October. Gates open each night at 7 p.m. and close […]
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Topeka music venue brings star-studded lineups and fall festival experiences to Miramar Beach all month long
MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - For music lovers looking for coastal views without the typical festival hassles, Topeka music venue at Seascape Golf, Beach & Tennis Resort is offering a fresh take on live entertainment. Over the past five years in Miramar Beach, the venue has pioneered an intimate, boutique...
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Northwest Florida Fishing Report for October 2 – 8, 2026
In this week’s Northwest Florida Fishing Report, host Joe Baya talks with Brandon Barton of Emerald Waters Kayak Charters, Capt. Harris Scruggs of Triple B Fishing Charters, and Capt. Justin Leake of Panama City Inshore about an increasingly strong fall pelagic bite from Pensacola to Panama City. Sailfish, mahi, blackfin tuna, king mackerel, and wahoo are all part of the conversation as clear water and huge concentrations of bait move close enough to give both kayak and boat anglers legitimate opportunities.