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Parker Masonic Lodge Valentine’s Day Formal Ball
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Parker Chapter No. 96 Order of the Eastern Star, Inc invites viewers to an evening of dancing and dining at their Valentine’s Formal Ball. The event is scheduled for February 15 at the Parker Lodge No. 142 F &AM at 4802 East Business...
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Valentine’s Day kissing booth fundraiser at ZooWorld
PANAMA CIT BEACHY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - ZooWorld is hosting its 2nd Annual Kissing Booth Fundraiser. These zoo animals are waiting for their chance to pucker up. Pick from the long list of animals including a porcupine, snake, bearded dragon, tortoise or many more ready to be your Valentine. All funds...
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Mowat Middle School comes together for custodian fighting brain cancer
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Mowat Middle School is doing all they can to help one of their beloved employees. “One of our employees Wally Cooley he’s fighting cancer. He received a tough diagnosis,” Mowat Middle School Principal Ed Sheffield said. Paul Cooley, better known as Wally, has...
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Monday Evening Forecast
The Deane Bozeman Cheer Squad made it to State. And while they didn't win this time around - they did make school history. A local non-profit has been showing its dedication to Bay County's minority communities for nearly a decade - building safer and stronger neighborhoods. BDS VPK Program for...
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Panama City history museum celebrates Black History Month
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A Panama City museum is working to preserve history by telling the story of one of the first African American families to settle in the area. Located in Downtown Panama City, the Bay County Historical Museum holds decades of culture. In honor of Black History...
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The LEAD Coalition of Bay County continues to show resiliency
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A local non-profit has been showing its dedication to Bay County’s minority communities for nearly a decade by working to build safer and stronger neighborhoods. The LEAD Coalition continues to showcase its resiliency to this day with plans to host a handful of events and programs in the upcoming weeks.
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Almost time to sign up for BDS Pre-K program
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - It is almost time to sign your child up for pre-kindergarten in Bay County. Applications are opening in just a few days, and you don’t want your little learner to miss out. Bay District Schools is once again opening its voluntary pre-kindergarten program. Your...
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Former Lynn Haven coach charged after videotaping teen
LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A Lynn Haven man is in custody after police say he videotaped a teenage girl. Lynn Haven Police say 56-year-old Daniel Gilbert Franklin was accused of hiding a digital video camera in a bathroom in his home to secretly record a 14-year-old girl who was a frequent guest in the house.
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Another spring-like setup for NWFL today
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Good Tuesday morning everyone!. It’s a quiet start on satellite and radar with just a few upper-level clouds cruising by. We’ll see a few more throughout the day ahead. But still plenty of sunshine is expected with mostly sunny skies. Temperatures are chilly...
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Long time fire chief honored by Jimmy Patronis for years of service
GULF COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A long-time fire chief in Gulf County is being recognized for his service. Monday morning, Florida’s Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis, along with representatives from Tallahassee and Gulf County, recognized retired Fire Chief David Richardson. Richardson worked for the St....
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Tuesday Evening Forecast
Bay County leaders are buying up homes that are in problem flooding areas. It's a big issue when severe weather strikes. Today (2/7) may have been clear skies in Panama City Beach, but most locals know when it does rain - there's almost always more flooding in the forecast. Hit...
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Chilly mornings to pleasant afternoons ahead
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Good Monday morning everyone!. It’s a quiet start on satellite and radar with clear skies overhead. We’ll see plenty of sunshine ahead for today. However, we are off to a bit of a seasonal chill. Temperatures are starting off in the 40s for...
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Wildlife experts give tips on what to do if you find baby wildlife
FREEPORT, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - As the weather gets warmer, you are more likely to find baby wild animals. As “baby season” approaches, wildlife experts are giving tips on what to do if you do happen to find one. The panhandle is reportedly one of the most bio-diverse hotspots...
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Mild temperatures ahead for Wednesday
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Good Wednesday morning everyone!. It’s an active morning on satellite with lower and upper-level clouds cruising our skies for a partly cloudy start.\ Most of our day will have a mix of sun and clouds, with more clouds than sun winning out at times.
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Hotel near ECP garners a lot of passenger traffic
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport isn’t the only place in Bay County that sees a lot of passenger traffic these days. Hotel management at Hilton Garden Inn Panama City Airport said the place is now a proven asset for travelers. That’s because of the hotel’s close proximity to ECP. It’s just a little more than a mile down the road.
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Alf Coleman Road improvement project moves forward
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Some much-needed changes are in the forecast for a popular Panama City Beach roadway. On sunny days, Alf Coleman Road is all clear. But with Florida weather, rain showers are all too common which become a huge problem for the flood-prone area. “Very popular,...
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Front Beach Road sidewalk project costs more than expected
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Pedestrian safety is top of mind for many as Spring Break is fast approaching. That’s why Bay County leaders partnered up with the Florida Department of Transportation to build sidewalks along Front Beach Road. Phase I is between Twin Lakes Drive to East...
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Altha senior is this week’s Walborsky, Bradley and Fleming Student Athlete of the Week
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -’97 Michael Jordan... ‘99 Derek Jeter... ‘23 Braeden Smith. What do these 3 athletes have in common? They we all coming off their second straight championship and sprinting towards a 3rd. But success like that doesn’t come unless you fully love the process.
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Bay Tornadoes Heading into Their Second Straight State Tournament Appearance
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Bay finished the year at 10-7-2 and battled with some injuries down the stretch as they went through the 4A district playoffs where they fell to Wakulla in the semi’s. Head Coach Mike Chrivia said they were able to use this past weekend to rest and heal.
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Bay County Officials warn of scammers
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Bay County officials have issued a scam alert following new and improved scam techniques. Bay County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Ruth Corley says scammers are getting more sophisticated. “Before we would get a lot of reports about scammers calling or sending an email...
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