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New lighting coming to Frank Brown Park festival grounds
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - One of Bay County’s most popular festival sites will soon be brighter than ever. Last week, Panama City Beach approved a more than $1 million project to replace the lights on the festival grounds at Frank Brown Park. It’s been a long way...
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North Bay Haven falls to Catholic Monday
Governor DeSantis proposed a record investment -- aimed to alleviate traffic across the Sunshine State. A whopping 7 billion dollars would be going towards 20 priority projects...one of them right here in Panama City Beach. Updates on El Governor Toucans. Updated: 9 hours ago. The city of Mexico Beach isn't...
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Rutherford Tiny House Update
Rutherford High School Doing a Labor of Love for Chautauqua Charter. You usually see a school bus rolling down the road, but this one at Rutherford High School even lets you roll out of bed.The school’s construction academy is making it happen for those at Chautauqua learn and serve charter school.
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Time Travel Tuesday
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - If it is Tuesday, that means its Time Travel Tuesday, and once again Bill Hudson unlocks the archives for a stroll down memory lane. Clips from this week’s segment include a Chamber of Commerce board meeting in the early ‘70s. Surprisingly, this week...
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Mexico Beach officials give update on treasured landmarks
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The City of Mexico Beach isn’t slowing down its rebuild efforts after Hurricane Michael nearly wiped the scenic town off the map. “We got some great news,” said City Administrator Doug Baber. “The El Governor is planning on opening up for business partially in May.”
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Governor’s transportation proposal expedites widening of Back Beach Rd.
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Monday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his proposal for a record investment aimed to alleviate traffic across the sunshine state. A whopping $7 billion would be going towards 20 priority projects, including one in Panama City Beach. DeSantis’ proposal supports millions of dollars in funding to widen US 98, or as locals call it Back Beach Road.
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Monday Evening Forecast
Governor DeSantis proposed a record investment -- aimed to alleviate traffic across the Sunshine State. A whopping 7 billion dollars would be going towards 20 priority projects...one of them right here in Panama City Beach. The city of Mexico Beach isn't slowing down it's rebuild efforts after Hurricane Michael nearly...
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Walton County Burglaries
Governor DeSantis proposed a record investment -- aimed to alleviate traffic across the Sunshine State. A whopping 7 billion dollars would be going towards 20 priority projects...one of them right here in Panama City Beach. Updates on El Governor Toucans. Updated: 5 hours ago. The city of Mexico Beach isn't...
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Bay District Schools Superintendent announces retirement
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - On Tuesday, Superintendent Bill Husfelt with Bay District Schools announced his intention to retire on July 31 of this year. While he declined interviews, he did release a lengthy statement saying his retirement was quote, “completely personal.”. “This community and I have been through...
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Passion Play Panama City returns after four-year hiatus
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Passion Play Panama City began in 2004 as a ministry of St. Andrew Baptist Church. Associate Pastor of Music and Worship, Doug White, says the goal is to bring the hope of Christ to all people. The play ran for 15 years at The Marina...
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Get ready for the 36th Annual Bay County Job Fair
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Anyone looking for a job in the Bay County area is in luck. The 36th Annual Bay County Job Fair is back and ready to provide great opportunities for those looking. Communications Manager, Becky Samarripa, stopped by the studio to give details on the upcoming...
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Updates on El Governor Toucans
Governor DeSantis proposed a record investment -- aimed to alleviate traffic across the Sunshine State. A whopping 7 billion dollars would be going towards 20 priority projects...one of them right here in Panama City Beach. Walton County Burglaries. Updated: 5 hours ago. Walton County deputies want your help catching the...
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Warm & humid feels for much of this week
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Good Monday morning everyone!. It’s a slightly active morning on satellite and radar with a few spotty showers passing through. A few more will develop this morning as well, especially east and southeast of Hwy231 on down to the Forgotten Coast. Otherwise, a very isolated and small stray shower can’t be ruled out through the afternoon across NWFL. But they’ll be brief enough to wait out.
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Lynn Haven City Commissioner resigns the board
LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Bay County Supervisor of Elections office has confirmed that Lynn Haven City Commissioner Judy Tinder has resigned from her commission seat. Tinder sent an email to Supervisor of Elections Mark Andersen as well as to the city of Lynn Haven notifying them of her decision. She leaves the commission one year before her term is up.
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Governor Proposes Millions for Back Beach
The city of Mexico Beach isn't slowing down it's rebuild efforts after Hurricane Michael nearly wiped the scenic town off the map. Walton County deputies want your help catching the two seen in this video after a slew of burglaries this weekend. The 36th Annual Bay County Job Fair is...
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Rutherford High School Doing a Labor of Love for Chautauqua Charter
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - You usually see a school bus rolling down the road, but this one at Rutherford High School even lets you roll out of bed. The school’s construction academy is making it happen for those at Chautauqua Learn and serve Charter school. “It was something...
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Lottery enrollment now open at Seaside Schools
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Lottery enrollment is underway at Seaside Schools offering hands-on learning practices and many other great opportunities for students. Director of Strategic Development, Joy Robbins, and two excited students stopped by the studio to share information about their enrollment process happening now. Located in Walton County,...
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11-year-old receives birthday surprise of a lifetime
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - An 11-year-old was worried no one would show up to his birthday party. However, the power of social media and the kindness of a community caused his birthday wish to come true. “I can’t believe so many people came out just for me,” birthday...
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Chipley man in critical condition after Washington County motorcycle crash
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A local man is in critical condition after a motorcycle crash in Washington County Monday afternoon. Florida Highway Patrol Officials say the incident happened on State Road 77, at the intersection of Carter Circle, north of Crystal Lake. Troopers say the motorcycle was driving south...
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Krewe De Yak Hosts 10th annual Mardi Gras Festival
Defuniak Springs, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Krewe De Yak kicked off its 10th annual Mardi Gras Festival on Saturday. Hundreds of patrons and even pets paraded the streets of Circle Drive Saturday near Lake Defuniak to enjoy the food, fun, and festivities. The event featured a parade, car show, swing band,...
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