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Panama City Beach, FL

Panama City, FL

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A building over a century old in Bay County is getting some much-needed renovations. The original Bay County Courthouse in Panama City is getting a makeover. Bay County Commissioners awarded a contract to BGN Contractors to renovate it. Commissioners say the nearly $2 million project focuses on the first and second floors of the building. These include electrical upgrades, painting, and other items.

Original Bay County Courthouse to undergo renovations

Destin, FL

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - We’re now in the midst of the Blue Marlin Tournament season. The Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic is just over two weeks away. And the return of the Bay Point tournament, now the Bay Point Billfish Open comes the last week of June. In regards to the Bay Point tourney, certainly the high point of that event’s 27 years was the one thousand-46 pound blue that was hauled in by Conrad Hawkins aboard “Lucky Two” a Destin based boat in 2001. And now the legend of that “grander” lives on at Destin restaurant Boshamps, getting the mounted version of that fish when another restaurant that had it on display, closed!

Legend of the Bay Point “Grander” lives on at Boshamps in Destin

Jackson County, FL

Marianna, FL

MARIANNA, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Helping men overcome life’s toughest challenges is the focus of Chrome, a faith-based recovery center in Marianna. “For men to walk from rescued which is rescued from whatever life’s pains are. The pain of addiction, pain from the loss of family members, poor choices, mental illness,” said David Bottner, CEO of Chrome.

Chrome- A Men’s Rehabilitation Center In Jackson County Holds Official Ribbon Cutting

A decades-old staple in downtown Panama City has been shut since Hurricane Michael. But its opening date is inching closer. Former Lynn Haven mayor, Margo Anderson, learned Monday she'll spend a month in prison, sentenced for her role in a large city corruption investigation after Hurricane Michael.

The Truman Show anniversary

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City Police are asking the public for help in finding a missing juvenile that was last seen on May 31st. Officers say 15-year-old Claire Rodriguez was wearing grey shorts and a long-sleeved blue shirt when she was last seen in Panama City and could be travelling with another teen.

Authorities ask for help in finding missing juvenile

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -This year’s Gulf Coast Jam country music festival is breaking records. Gulf Coast Jam officials said they sold out the four-day festival for the first time ever this year. Meaning around 30,000 people attended each night. Jammers came from all 50 states and 14 countries.

Gulf Coast Jam breaks records for 2023 festival

Lynn Haven, FL

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Former Lynn Haven Commissioner Antonius Barnes was sentenced to 45 days in prison Tuesday afternoon. He was also handed one year of supervised release and must pay restitution. This took place in federal court in Tallahasee. This was for his role in a large corruption...

Former commissioner sentenced in large Lynn Haven corruption investigation

Tallahassee, FL

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Former Lynn Haven Mayor Margo Anderson was sentenced to one month in prison, a year of probation and 100 hours of community service. This is for her role in a large city corruption investigation, which took place after Hurricane Michael. Anderson made a plea agreement in...

Margo Anderson sentenced in Lynn Haven city corruption investigation

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City Beach Turtle Watch surveyors report six Loggerhead sea turtle eggs are in the area. They say it takes around 60 days for an egg to hatch. The hatchlings then move as quickly as they can to the water. PCB Turtle Watch Lead Surveyor Nancy Evou said females lay their eggs about two feet deep in the sand.

Sea turtle nesting season taking shape in PCB

LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Former Lynn Haven commissioner Antonius Barnes was sentenced Tuesday to 45 days in prison for his role in a large corruption investigation involving city leaders. Barnes was also sentenced to one year of supervised release and must pay restitution. The sentencing took place in federal...

Lynn Haven Commissioner Antonius Barnes sentenced

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Gulf Coast Jam wrapped up the four-day country music festival on the beach Sunday. Event officials say thousands of people have been coming out to the concert. “I’d say this is the biggest crowd we’ve had in our history we’ve been running 28 30,000...

Gulf Coast Jam wraps up with the first sold out show in history

Alaska State

Chipley, FL

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - 105-year-old Oscar Buchanan is one of the few World War two veterans left. The Chipley man served during the war from 1942 to 1945. “Yeah, you’re afraid because you don’t know what’s going to happen,” said Oscar Buchanan, a WWII veteran.

World War II 105-year-old Veteran

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - “There’s always been a fascination with the Truman House.” homeowner Susanne Cambre remarked. On Monday, stars shined along the beach of Seaside. The 25th Anniversary of “The Truman Show” is being celebrated in the little town that started it all.

“Good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight”: ‘The Truman Show’ celebrated in town that started it all

Southport, FL

Callaway, FL

Tyndall Air Force Base, FL

Inlet Beach, FL

Alys Beach, FL

Watersound, FL

Seacrest, FL

Ebro, FL

Bruce, FL

Point Washington, FL

Youngstown, FL

Mexico Beach, FL

Overstreet, FL

Sunny Hills, FL

Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Freeport, FL

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Panama City Beach Holds Public Meeting for Front Beach Road Project

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Front Beach Road is going to look a little different starting in the late summer this year. The Community Redevelopment Agency...

Panama City Beach Holds Public Meeting for Front Beach Road Project

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