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Panama City to modernize 60-year-old Tarpon Dock Bridge

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A historic Panama City waterfront landmark is getting a much-needed upgrade. For more than 60 years, the Tarpon Dock Drawbridge has served as a vital crossing for Cove residents and businesses — plus maritime traffic in and out of Massalina Bayou. “A drawbridge is...

Panama City, FL · 23d
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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 · 24d
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Mexico Beach works to clear sand from canal after storm

MEXICO BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – For people in Mexico Beach, the water is part of what makes this community special. But after Hurricane Isaias’s heavy rain and wind, the water hasn’t looked quite the same. If you take a look at the water in Mexico Beach, you may have noticed it looks a little different […]

Mexico Beach, FL · 23d

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Suwannee County Fire Rescue sends 2 firefighters to aid Florida Panhandle after hurricanes

LIVE OAK, Fla. -- Two Suwannee County firefighters have been deployed to the Florida Panhandle to help communities recovering from recent hurricane activity. Suwannee County Fire Rescue announced Oct. 11, 2026, that Lt. Doug Mudry and Firefighter Teddy Akers are heading to the Panhandle to provide rural water supply and fire suppression assistance as part of ongoing disaster response and recovery efforts.

Suwannee County, FL · 23d
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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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Lines form at Vernon distribution site after Hurricane Isaias

VERNON, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Some residents are still looking for help with basic necessities after Hurricane Isaias. The state is operating a point of distribution (POD) at Vernon Fire and Rescue. Days after Hurricane Isaias, cars lined the streets in Vernon to get the resources they needed. “Storm came through,...

Vernon, FL · 24d

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Panama City holds state of the city address

The address covered major projects underway, a new budget, and what's next as the city keeps growing eight years after hurricane Michael.

Panama City, FL · 23d

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Gov. DeSantis gives update on Hurricane Isaias recovery in Florida Panhandle

MILTON, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Milton in Florida’s Panhandle on Friday to give an update on recovery efforts after Hurricane Isaias. He was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Jared Perdue. Watch the full update above.

Florida · 23d

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Bay County officials urge voters to reject Amendment 3

PANAMA CITY − Some local officials are urging residents to vote against Amendment 3, a proposed tax measure they say might force cuts to police, fire and other public services. Multiple local leaders gathered at a press conference on Oct. 13 outside of the Bay County Public Library to urge residents to vote against Amendment 3 in the upcoming 2026 election. The event was organized by officials from the Vote No on Amendment 3 Campaign, a statewide initiative formed to oppose the amendment and raise concerns about its potential impacts if approved. Among those who spoke at the event were Bay County Commissioner Doug Moore, Panama City Commissioner Janice Lucas and former Panama City mayors Shott Clemons and Greg Brudnicki. "Amendment 3 cuts existing funding without identifying or explaining how the resulting budget hole will be filled," Moore said in a press release from the Vote No on Amendment 3 Campaign. "If this change has merit, the Florida Legislature can pursue it by statue, where the funding gap can be addressed up front and the policy can be adjusted if it doesn't work. "With this change, Tallahassee determines core services for you and not our local community." According to Edie

Panama City, FL · 26d

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Pretrial continued to December for former Panama City tourism official Aaron Lee

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Aaron Lee, the former vice president of administration for the Panama City Beach CVB, had his private attorney pretrial continued Tuesday. Bay County court records show the hearing has been rescheduled for Dec. 15. Lee faces multiple felony charges, including aggravated white-collar crime, grand theft,...

Panama City Beach, FL · 26d

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In Wewahitchka, Florida, Smiley Honey Sells the Panhandle’s Rare Tupelo Honey by the Jar

Some of the best finds in Florida sit down quiet country roads, marked by nothing more than a hand-painted sign. You pull over out of curiosity, maybe hoping for a snack, and leave holding a jar of something golden you will think about for weeks. The honey made in one...

Wewahitchka, FL · 28d

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Bay County schedules one-time curbside debris pickup

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – After assessing debris and damage following the storm, Bay County decided Wednesday to offer roadside debris cleanup. The one-day curbside pickup will cost up to $800,000. Since the county is not under a federal state of emergency, it is very possible that FEMA will not reimburse the county for the […]

Bay County, FL · 25d

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Bay County leaders oppose property tax relief proposal

(The Center Square) – Bay County leaders said Tuesday that Amendment 3 will either cause critical cuts to essential services or a tax shift, but proponents say local governments would still have larger budgets than they did a few years ago even if property tax relief passes in November.

Bay County, FL · 26d

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Florida SNAP Households in 14 Panhandle Counties Have Until Oct. 19 to Replace Food Lost to Isaias Outages

SNAP households in 14 Florida Panhandle counties have until Monday, Oct. 19, to request replacement benefits for food that spoiled when Hurricane Isaias knocked out power. Florida's Department of Children and Families is accepting the requests online, and households in nine of those counties do not need to submit proof of an outage.

Florida · 24d

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New 3D-printed housing project planned for East 3rd Street

Bay County, FL · 24d

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Panama City votes to rebid marina project amid lawsuit

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – The future of Panama City’s downtown marina is taking yet another turn. City commissioners voted Tuesday to rebid the first phase of the marina’s boat slip project, in part because one of the original bidders took legal action. Art Marine LLC sued the city over its decision to award the […]

Panama City, FL · 26d

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Bay County election officials prepare for early voting

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Before voter’s head to the polls, Bay County election officials are making sure the equipment used to count their votes is working properly. The Supervisor of Elections Office held public logic and accuracy testing on Wednesday, checking all the machines that will be used for mail-in ballots, early voting and […]

Bay County, FL · 25d

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Sleep Center donates mattresses to Panama City Beach fire station

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Sleep Center donated mattresses to Panama City Beach Fire Station 30 on Wednesday. Firefighters work 48-hour shifts and sleep in bunk rooms when they are not responding to emergencies. They said having a comfortable place to rest can make a difference. “It means a...

Panama City Beach, FL · 25d

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Report damage to property in Northwest Florida from Hurricane Isaias

Following a hurricane, it is important for homeowners to report property damages. That information is needed for any federal disaster declaration. Escambia County residents can report damages to their property by filling out a Citizen Damage Report. Santa Rosa County. For Santa Rosa County residents, damages can be reported by...

Escambia County, FL · 25d

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Bay County to survey beaches for sand loss after Hurricane Isaias

Bay County leaders approved beach surveys to measure sand loss from Hurricane Isaias and determine if another renourishment project is needed.

Bay County, FL · 26d