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WJHG-TV
Hathaway Bridge commuters face slower speeds as US 98 widening project advances
Drivers hit the brakes on the Hathaway Bridge with new temporary speed limit.
Panama City News Herald
Panama City has 9 schools with active speed detection systems
PANAMA CITY ― With the 2026-2027 school year now underway in Bay County , there are some things local drivers should remember. As of Aug. 10 , school was back in session in Bay County, meaning swarms of drivers are once again back on the roads during early morning and afternoon hours. It also means that speed detection systems are now active near various schools throughout the city. According to past reports, there are nine local schools with such detection systems , which flag drivers traveling more than 10 miles an hour over the speed limit. Those drivers can then be ticketed $100. Which schools have the technology? Local schools with speed detection systems are: Lucille Moore Elementary Northside Elementary Oscar Patterson Elementary Palm Bay Elementary Jinks Middle School Bay High School Rosenwald High School St. John Catholic School Covenant Christian School The speed detection systems are possible thanks to a partnership between RedSpeed , Panama City and the Panama City Police Department. RedSpeed oversees and manages the systems. How are tickets issued? Data collected by the detection systems are reviewed by a Panama City police officer. If given the OK, a $100 fine is issued to the owner of
WMBB
Callaway announces road closures for asphalt patching
CALLAWAY, Fla. (WMBB) – The City of Callaway’s Street Division has announced that several road closures are scheduled for parts of Callaway for asphalt patching. On Monday, Hickory Street will be closed for construction work ending on Tuesday. Wednesday, South Bertha Avenue will be closed with a detour in place via J.J. Drive. This closure […]
WJHG-TV
Updated Traffic Alert: Traffic pattern restored after downed power lines on Back Beach
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City Beach officials say traffic was temporarily disrupted because of downed power lines on Back Beach on Monday. Bay County traffic cameras show traffic is flowing properly again. To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops, follow WJHG...
WJHG-TV
Nightly lane closures scheduled on Panama City Beach for roadwork
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City Beach government officials provide FDOT’s latest update on the U.S. 98 widening project. Drivers on U.S. 98 will encounter several lane closures at the following locations:. Location / SegmentDatesHoursActivity. Mandy Lane to Nautilus St.Sun, Aug. 2 – Thu, Aug. 68 p.m. –...
WMBB
FDOT gives DuPont bridge construction updates after year long progress
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – If you have lived in Parker or have needed to go to Tyndall Air Force Base for any reason, you likely have driven over the DuPont Bridge, knowingly or not. The Florida Department of Transportation started rebuilding the bridge in June of 2025, marking just over a full year of […]
WJHG-TV
Traffic Alert: Roadblock reported at E. 15th St. and N. East Ave. crash
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Florida Highway Patrol’s traffic map shows a car crash with injuries and a roadblock at the intersection of East 15th Street and North East Avenue on Thursday afternoon. Drivers should use caution and expect delays in the area. To stay up to date...
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UPDATE: Traffic signal now operational at Highway 98 and Mack Bayou
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - UPDATE: The traffic light is now operational. A traffic signal is out at Highway 98 and Mack Bayou while undergoing maintenance. WCSO is asking drivers to use extreme caution while traveling on Highway 98 in Santa Rosa Beach as the traffic signal at Mack Bayou is undergoing maintenance.
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UPDATE: Roads reopen after gas leak in PCB secured
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - UPDATE: The gas leak has been secured, and roads are open, though officials urge caution as construction crews remain on Front Beach Road. According to PCB officials, Front Beach Road from Hills to Gulf Blvd. is temporarily closed to vehicle and foot traffic because...
WJHG-TV
Traffic Alert Update: Roadway cleared after crash on Hwy 98
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - UPDATE: Roadway has been reopened. A traffic accident on Highway 98 between a motorcycle and a car is causing traffic delays on Wednesday morning. Panama City officials said eastbound traffic on Highway 98 is being diverted to Drummond Avenue. Emergency crews are working to clear...
WMBB
Highway 331 South closed in Freeport after semi-truck fire
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A portion of Highway 331 South has been shut down in Freeport due to a semi-truck fire. According to WCSO, both northbound lanes of Highway 331 South near the intersection of 331 Business have been shut down. No injuries have been reported at this time. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office […]