Southport, FL Events and More

Red tide is worsening and a cold front is looming for Bay County

PANAMA CITY— A cold front pushing across the region is expected to bring cooler temperatures along the coast and some near-freezing temperatures in inland areas. Meanwhile, red tide is getting worse across the area. Here are all the details on weather. Red tide update The National Weather Service Tallahassee forecasting office is warning that there is a high risk of respiratory irritation in Bay and Gulf counties from red tide over the next 36 hours, as of Nov. 12. Red tide can also cause eye irritation. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has detected medium concentrations of Karenia brevis, the red tide-causing algae, at St. Andrews State Park. Low concentrations were found in St. Andrews Bay, and medium concentrations were found at Mexico Beach. In St. Joseph Bay, high concentrations were found off of Cape San Blas, medium concentrations were found near Blacks Island, and low concentrations were found elsewhere throughout the bay. Harmful algal bloom monitoring conducted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration show that the hot spots are in Mexico Beach, Port St. Joe and Shell Island. Chlorophyll fluorescence, how the bloom is monitored, is getting hotter along Panama City Beach, and the Gulf side of

Panama City, FL · 1d

Panama City News Herald

One Bay restaurant temporarily closed after state inspection

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Bay County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Bay County for the week of Nov. 2-8, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a "snapshot" of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Bay County restaurant inspection site . Which Bay County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Nov. 2-8 inspections, and no violations were found. Charlie Corams Place in Bayou

Bay County, FL · 3d

WMBB

What are the Four P's of winter following this weekend's colder temperatures?

Florida · 16h

WMBB

Ascension Sacred Heart Chapman Outpatient Center and Grease Pro demolished for new builds

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Demolition crews have taken down two Panama City buildings to make way for new construction projects. Heavy equipment is all that’s left on the site of the Joseph F. Chapman III out-patient center at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay. The center was located on the corner of East 7th Street and […]

Panama City, FL · 2d

decorhint.com

Panama City Beach, FL · 6d

An All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Spread Draws Crowds To This Buffet In Florida

Endless crab legs come with every dinner buffet here. Not as a pricey add-on you have to argue yourself into, but right there in the deal. I admit that detail alone would get me in the car. Then you add fried oysters, deviled crab, boiled shrimp, and grilled fish, and the plan gets serious.

WMBB

Lynn Haven faces millions lost to Amendment 3 homestead cuts

LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) – Lynn Haven has already been dealing with a tight budget this year, raising millage rates, and cutting operating expenses. That was before voters passed Amendment 3 last week, giving huge homestead exemptions to homeowners in 2028 and 2029. During Tuesday night’s commission meeting, Commissioner Sam Peebles brought up concerns he […]

Lynn Haven, FL · 1d

WMBB

Panama City Beach, FL · 3d

Boil water notice issued for parts of Panama City Beach

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – A loss of pressure on a water main has prompted a boil water notice for certain Panama City Beach residents and businesses. All residents and businesses located at these addresses are affected by the notice. City officials say they expect water service to be restored by 9 p.m. on […]

WJHG-TV

Sinking of SS United States

Seven men at the Walton County Jail graduated Wednesday morning from a six-week construction course aimed at preparing inmates for employment after incarceration. Walton County fire crews battle two fires in less than 24 hours. Updated: Oct. 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM UTC. Walton County firefighters battled two structure fires...

Walton County, FL · 20h

WJHG-TV

Proposal to build homes at Nature Walk golf course sparks concerns

LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A proposal to turn the Nature Walk golf course into a residential neighborhood has some residents concerned about traffic and the course’s future. Mayor Dave Lowery said the property owners are proposing 116 single-family lots with green space. A public notice says they are...

Lynn Haven, FL · 2d

travelinglifestyle.net

Dangerous Frost Advisory Issued for 3 Counties in Florida as Temperatures Drop Sharply

A Frost Advisory is in effect for 3 counties in the Florida Panhandle as temperatures fall to 34 to 37 degrees. The advisory runs from midnight tonight to 8 AM CST Saturday, according to NWS Mobile. Florida counties under the advisory. The advisory covers the inland parts of Escambia, Santa...

Santa Rosa County, FL · 1h

WJHG-TV

Big weekend chill ahead

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Good Thursday afternoon everyone! One front down, one more to go tonight before a BIG chill settles in for the weekend. REST OF TODAY: Upper level clouds gradually slide east southeast. That means some of us, especially the Forgotten Coast, will see a bit more of a mix of sun and clouds while areas northwest of Hwy231 see sunnier skies this afternoon. Those who get more sunshine warm into the upper 70s, while those who have a bit more of a mix of sunshine only reach the mid 70s. None the less, it’ll be a wonderful feel out the door today. Humidity is comfortable and dropping through the day and tonight with the passage of another cold front.

Panama City, FL · 1d

Panama City News Herald

Panama City Beach, FL · 2d

Aldi announces a new location is opening in Panama City Beach

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Aldi, one of nation’s top grocery stores, has announced it is opening a new location in Panama City Beach. According to a press release, the new store will open on Nov. 19 at 17184 Front Beach Road. A ribbon cutting ceremony is set for 8:30 a.m. that day. “The store will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. To celebrate, the first 200 customers will receive a gift bag filled with a sampling of ALDI products and a gift card as part of the ALDI Golden Ticket giveaway program,” the release says. Aldi has been establishing quite a presence in Bay County over the past year and a half. Previous coverage: Let's go! Aldi celebrates grand opening at 3157 W. 23rd St. in Panama City In 2025, Aldi opened two stores in Bay County: One at 23200 Front Beach Road and another at 3157 W. 23rd St. “At our new Panama City Beach ALDI store, shoppers will notice a smaller, easy-to-shop store layout filled with a carefully selected range of products to provide them with exactly what they need,” Heather Moore, regional vice president for ALDI, said in the release. "As more people look

WMBB

Panama City Beach, FL · 15h

Holly Fair returning to Panama City Beach for 37th year

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Junior League of Panama City brought the holiday cheer to Panama City Beach Thursday night for their Premiere Party to kick off the Holly Fair weekend. The organization showed up with their Christmas spirit at Edgewater Beach Resort for the holiday shopping market event, where they had a live […]

Lovely Garden Roots

partner publisher · 15.6K followers

Young Citrus Trees Get a Chicken-Wire Ring Stuffed With Pine Straw or Hay Above the Graft Before Severe Freezes, UF/IFAS Leon County Says

UF/IFAS Leon County says young citrus trees need a chicken-wire ring stuffed with pine straw or hay above the graft before severe freezes. Other tips compared.

Leon County, FL · 3d

Panama City News Herald

Bozeman football rallies past Oak Hall for first playoff win since 2023

After falling behind early, No. 5 Bozeman football responded with a dominant offensive performance, scoring 47 unanswered points to defeat No. 4 Oak Hall 47-14 in the first round of the FHSAA Independent North B Bracket Thursday, Nov. 12. The victory marks the Bucks' first playoff win since their Final Four run in 2023 and gives first-year head coach Sean Maddox and his team another week to keep their season alive. "It's a good feeling," Maddox said. "The guys had a good week of practice and came out and executed. We're in a way better place now. The guys are still winding down a little bit. They're still wearing off all that excitement." Quarterback Hayden Gay accounted for four touchdowns. The senior threw three touchdown passes, connecting twice with receiver Rylee McNeil on scoring strikes of 25 and 35 yards. He also found receiver Jay Hentz for a 60-yard touchdown. Gay added a rushing touchdown of his own on a 5-yard run. Bozeman's running game turned in its best performance of the season, with Caleb Hentz finding the end zone on a 14-yard run, Blake Durham adding a 10-yard touchdown and Bryant Bragg capping the scoring with a 6-yard touchdown

Panama City, FL · 16h

wuwf.org

Local nonprofits are helping to restore tree canopy after Hurricane Isaias

After Hurricane Isaias slammed the Panhandle last month, it took countless trees in the area. Two local nonprofits are working to assess and help restore the tree canopy. Mary Gutierrez, executive director of Earth Ethics, launched the Panhandle Tree Replacement Project shortly after Isaias. “A lot of friends were talking...

Okaloosa County, FL · 2d

WMBB

“I don’t know what’s changed;” Tyndall parents demand answers over delayed school rebuild

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Parents of Tyndall Academy students say even basic repairs only seem to happen when Bay District leaders are coming to visit. These are some before and after images of some of those repairs. Parents say crews cleaned the floors, changed moldy lights, replaced bathroom soap dispensers, and more. News 13 […]

Bay County, FL · 2d

WJHG-TV

partner publisher · 16.5K followers

Pit Stop at Retroville RV Park

Drivers could't missstop at Retroville RV Park in Freeport, before contuning on to Aaron Bessant Park in Panama City Beach.

Freeport, FL · 1d

Bradenton Herald

The true cost of losing Sarasota Bay's natural infrastructure | Opinion

My family has called Florida home for six generations. When I am out on the water or walking with my family through the wetlands and uplands that remain in Sarasota and Manatee counties, I often find myself recalling how my ancestors saw these same waters and wetlands generations ago. They focused on progress and infrastructure that facilitated development, often at the cost of natural resources. Between 1950 and 1990, Sarasota Bay lost more than 1,800 acres of wetland habitat, approximately 38% of its wetlands, largely due to dredge-and-fill activities associated with coastal development, and we’ve continued to document reductions in natural areas since then. These habitats are the nurseries that support the fish and wildlife that make Sarasota Bay special. They sustain the food web that connects our “coastal corridor” of ecosystems, our fisheries, and the wildlife that draws people to these waters. Habitats need breathing room. Unlike roads, buildings and seawalls, natural shorelines are not static. They are living systems that are shaped by tides, storms and rising water. Their ability to adapt and expand is jeopardized when development surrounds them on one side and rising waters push from the other. Scientists call this process “coastal squeeze.” The result

Manatee County, FL · 1d

Panama City News Herald