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Death investigation underway after body washes ashore

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A death investigation is underway after a body washed ashore Friday morning on the west end of the beach. According to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, the call came in around 7:30 a.m. Deputies found a man washed ashore in the 23000 block of Front Beach Road. Deputies said there […]

Bay County, FL · 18h

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Panama City Police searching for missing woman, Lasoyna Vanover

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City Police are issuing an alert for a missing woman, 57-year-old Lasoyna Vanover. Vanover is described as a 5′4 black woman with black hair and brown eyes. Police say Vanover was last seen November 3, near the 700 block of East 14th Ct.

Panama City, FL · 16h

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Man facing over 2 dozen felonies in Walton County now faces 34 more in Bay County, deputies say

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A man currently behind bars in Walton County for more than two dozen felonies now faces 34 new felonies in Bay County. The 34 felony charges include burglaries, attempted burglaries, thefts and firearm possession. Tyler Mack Maroney (Morris), 25, is expected to be transferred to...

Bay County, FL · 1d

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Downtown Panama City to get new waterfront apartment complex

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Panama City planning board members have approved a new residential development in the heart of downtown. It’s a 7-story apartment building on Luverne Avenue, overlooking McKenzie Park on one side and Massalina Bayou on the other. This land could be the future home of a 7-story, upscale waterfront apartment complex […]

Panama City, FL · 12h

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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

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Area scores and highlights from Thursday, Nov. 12

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Arnold Preseason Tip-off Classic (Girls BBall) 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...

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Bluegrass Barn Jam and Fall Fest

The event invites the community to visit the refuge, meet some of the animals, and see firsthand the work being done throughout the year.

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Father seeks connection to grandkids after Joseph Eiler’s killing

FOUNTAIN, Fla. (WMBB) – It’s been 8 months since Bay County Sheriff’s deputies discovered the body of 38-year-old Joseph Eiler, shot, dismembered, burned, and scattered around the property where he lived with his girlfriend, Ashley Averett. Averett reported Eiler missing two days after they argued on March 12. Investigators say she later confessed to his […]

Bay County, FL · 1d

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Panama City Beach, FL · 1d

Emerald Coast Cruisin’ returns to Panama City Beach

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Car enthusiasts are back in Panama City Beach for the fall edition of the Emerald Coast Cruisin’ car show, but the event is bringing more than just classic cars to the beach. For some people, this is more than just a weekend event it’s a tradition they look forward to […]

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Panama City Beach, FL · 16h

Panama City Beach Senior Center gearing up for busy month of community events

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Panama City Beach Senior Center is inviting the community to get out, get involved and take advantage of several upcoming events happening throughout the month. The center’s annual craft fair kicks things off tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. at the Lyndell Center, featuring...

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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 · 2d

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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

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New wine bar opens in Inlet Beach

Obscure Wine Co., a well-known wine bar, recently held its grand opening ceremony with the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce. “Congratulations to Obscure Wine Company on their Grand Opening,” the chamber’s Facebook post said. “This sommelier-owned wine bar offers a curated selection of organic, sustainable, and additive-free wines, along with delicious bites, artisan meats and cheeses, wine cocktails, and wine dinners. “From happy hour to private parties, Obscure Wine Company is creating a special space for connection, conversation, and unforgettable moments over a glass of wine.” The Wine Bar was founded by Wellie Liao, who grew up in the hospitality industry. “Wellie is a sommelier with credentials through the Court of Master Sommeliers America, Wine & Spirits Education Trust, 3iC Italian Wine Specialist, Certification in Winemaking & Viticulture from University of California, Davis,” The Obscure Wine Bar website says. “With her knowledge, Wellie hopes to share her love of the beautiful wine regions & the hard working people that make the gorgeous wines we get to enjoy. Telling their personal stories of back-breaking work & devoted passion, one glass at a time.” Aldi: Aldi announces a new location is opening in Panama City Beach The wine bar is located

Panama City Beach, FL · 2d

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FAA orders nationwide ground stop as Bay County travelers weigh next steps

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered a nationwide ground stop on all departing flights. {RELATED: FAA issues nationwide ground stop for second time since 9/11. What to know}. The FAA said flights were halted due to air traffic control communications problems. Details are limited, but...

Bay County, FL · 9h

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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 · 2d

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Paychecks for Patriots job fair coming to Panama City on Friday

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Job seekers can connect with local employers Friday at the Paychecks for Patriots Job Fair at Gulf Coast State College. The event, hosted by CareerSource Gulf Coast, will run from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 13 at Student Union East, 5230 W. Highway 98. Veterans,...

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PenAir Credit Union Plants Flag in Bay County

A growing town needs more than new rooftops and traffic lights. It needs places where people can handle their money face to face, with someone who knows the neighborhood. That’s the gap PenAir Credit Union set out to fill with its newest branch in Panama City Beach, which held its official ribbon cutting on Tuesday, November 10.

Bay County, FL · 17h

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Panama City Beach, FL · 1d

Retroville RV Park serves as pit stop for Emerald Coast Cruizin participants

FREEPORT, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Before classic cars roll into Panama City Beach for one of the Emerald Coast’s biggest car shows, some drivers are making a special pit stop along the way. Retroville RV Park in Freeport welcomed car enthusiasts traveling to this weekend’s Emerald Coast Cruizin, giving them...

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Mosley’s Ryan Harless signs to Louisville

LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) – The Mosley Dolphins celebrated a senior baseball player putting pen to paper. A left-handed pitcher, first baseman and productive hitter, Ryan Harless, signing to Louisville. Harless is coming off a standout junior season where he had 10 wins from the mound and only one loss, with 121 K’s and a […]

Louisville, KY · 1d

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