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Panama City News Herald
Panama City pulls school zone speed cameras after 3,600 tickets
PANAMA CITY ― For now, local drivers will no longer receive automated tickets for speeding in school zones. In a Sept. 23 meeting, Panama City commissioners unanimously approved a motion to end the city's contract with RedSpeed and remove all of its automatic speed detection systems from local schools. This comes after thousands of drivers were ticketed over the past month. A news release from the city notes the decision was sparked by a recommendation from Chief Mark Smith of the Panama City Police Department, with support from City Manager Jonathan Hayes. The release alleged "repeated operational and administrative issues" with RedSpeed. “The Panama City Police Department has integrity, and we greatly care about preserving the trust that our citizens place in us,” Smith said in the release. “We continue to believe there is a very apparent speeding problem in our school zones, and we support efforts to address that problem. At the same time, we have to have confidence in the people and systems we rely upon to carry out enforcement on behalf of the City and our community." According to past reports, more than 3,600 tickets were mailed out since the 2026-2027 school year began in Bay County
WJHG-TV
7+ Sports Talk | Week 6 of high school football
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - In this 7+ Digital Exclusive, Scott Rossman talks with Mosley head coach Tommy Joe Whiddon and Bay High’s head coach Jay Brown on their football seasons so far. Be sure to look out for more WJHG 7+ Sports Talk episodes on Thursdays at 1:00...
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Week 6 high school football preview: District races heat up as playoff picture takes shape
Week 6 is here, highlighted by several key district games as the playoff picture starts to come together. All games kick off at 7 p.m. CT unless noted otherwise. Destin at Pensacola Catholic (district), 7:30 p.m. CT. Baker at North Bay Haven. Friday, Sept. 25. Tate at Niceville (district) Pine...
thecountyrecord.net
BHS kicks off Homecoming ‘26 Monday
The red carpet is rolling out, the spotlight is shining, and it’s almost time for BHS Homecoming 2026!. Get ready for a week full of Hollywood glamour, dress- up days, school spirit, Homecoming festivities, and unfor- gettable memories! From the red carpet to the Friday night lights, our Tigers are ready to steal the show!
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Freeport Bulldogs preparing for district opener Friday at Walton
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Among the big games set for week 6 of the high school football season, the game set for the north side of Walton County Friday between Freeport and Walton. Let’s focus on the former for now. Bulldogs head coach Bobby Johns and his team will...
washingtoncounty.news
VHS celebrates homecoming week with school spirit and community support
Vernon High School celebrated homecoming week September 14–18 with a full slate of dress-up days, school spirit, and community traditions leading up to Friday night’s football game. Students showed their creativity throughout the week with a different theme each day. Monday kicked things off with Decades Day, followed...
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Meet the newly crowned Miss Arnold High School
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The newly crowned Miss Arnold High School, Lorelai Adair, made a special guest appearance on NewsChannel 7+ in the Evening on Monday. Adair joined host Barry Lowin in the studio to celebrate her title and share insights into her journey and upcoming year representing Arnold High School.
WMBB
Walton Head Coach Jay Lindsey talks perfect season start
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (WMBB) – There are just a few teams left in the Panhandle that remain undefeated heading into week six of the high school football season, one of which is the Walton Braves, who hold a record of 4-0. Head coach Jay Lindsey has led the Braves to this win streak with four […]
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Life-saving AED for teacher inspires Destin Chamber of Commerce to obtain equipment
DESTIN, Fla. -- An AED that helped save the life of a preschool teacher has inspired the Destin Chamber of Commerce to get the proper training and equipment needed in case of an emergency. "The assistant director that used to work [Jeania St John] there saved my life," said Brianna...
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Panama City terminating School Zone Automated Enforcement Program
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - On Tuesday, Panama City Commissioners approved the termination of the School Zone Automated Enforcement Program. According to the city, the recommendation to end the program was made by Panama City Police Chief Mark Smith, with support from City Manager Jonathan Hayes, following issues involving the vendor operating the program, RedSpeed.
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Class Act of the Week: Satoria Bautista
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – For the school year, News13 honors our local teachers through public recognition called “Class Act,” and this week, we are honoring a local math teacher loved by many. Satoria Bautista is a math teacher at Deane Bozeman School, and she is our “Class Act” of the week! She is still […]
franklincounty.news
Seahawks rout Rocky Bayou for sixth win
With 256 yards in the air, and 225 on the ground, the Franklin County Seahawks dominated the winless Rocky Bayou Christian Knights in Niceville Friday, winning 36-7 for their sixth straight win, the high school’s best opening of a season yet. And while it was the skilled players who...
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Cottondale Hornets prepare for Wewahitchka in Week 6
JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -The Cottondale Hornets are preparing for this week’s game against 3-1 Wewahitchka as the high school football season enters Week 6. Cottondale is 4-0 under head coach Chris Obert, who is in his ninth year with the program. The Hornets defeated Joshua Christian 62-16 last...
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Bay High extends win streak to 4 over Rutherford
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Bay High Tornadoes defeated the Rutherford Rams 50-20 in a week five matchup. The Tornadoes advance to 4-1 and travel to Pensacola on Friday, September 25. The Rams move to 1-4 and play Freeport on Thursday, October 1.
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Week 5 High School Football Scores and Highlights
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -H.S. FOOTBALL/WEEK 5. To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops, follow WJHG on Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter). Have a news tip or see an error that needs correction? Email news@wjhg.com. Please include the article’s headline in your message.
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Scholar Athlete: Noah Renes, Niceville High School
NICEVILLE, Fla. -- This week's Scholar Athlete is a Niceville Eagle with a 4.2 GPA. Noah Renes transferred from South Florida his junior year and has made a big impact since then. At inside linebacker, Noah makes an impression fast — his size, his style of play and the way...