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Chipley welcomes The UPS Store with ribbon-cutting ceremony

The Washington County Chamber of Commerce joined business owners Allison and Michael Hall on Friday, November 6, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony welcoming The UPS Store to Chipley. The event was held at the store’s location at 1695 Main Street and was attended by family, friends, local officials, chamber representatives, and community members. Also participating in the ceremony was the Halls’ niece, Montana Nickell of Chipley, who serves as general manager of the new location. The UPS Store offers a variety of services, including printing, packing, shipping, mailbox services, and other business solutions for both residents and businesses throughout the area. The store is now officially open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pictured above are owners Allison and Michael Hall, Montana Nickell, chamber representatives, local officials, family members, and community supporters during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. [AMBER PATINO | The News]

Chipley, FL · 9h
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Atlanta Boomers Are Moving To This Scenic Florida City With Affordable Living And Sandy Beaches

There are many reasons why someone would choose to live in Atlanta. It has a bustling downtown area with attractions and restaurants, and it's a major corporate hub. But for Boomers born between 1946 and 1964 who are no longer in the workforce, the hustle and bustle of daily life in the big city may no longer be serving them. For those looking for a more laid-back lifestyle, Florida's Panama City, located in the Panhandle, could be worth considering. Panama City's proximity to Gulf Coast beaches offers opportunities for frequent beach trips, and recent migration data suggests that the surrounding area is attracting some Atlanta baby boomers.

Panama City, FL · 6h
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Voters approve tax-neutral referendum for Washington County School District

WASHINTGON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – During Tuesday night’s election, voters in Washington County had the opportunity to vote on a new school board referendum. The referendum passed with just under 70% of voters saying yes. But residents will not see a change in the taxes they pay. “It’s a tax-neutral referendum. We will be able […]

Washington County, FL · 2d

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2 Lost Alabama Neighborhoods That Disappeared From the Map

The disappearance of a neighborhood is not always followed by an empty field. A highway can cover its route, and a redevelopment project can replace its homes so thoroughly that an ordinary drive reveals very little of the earlier place. These two Alabama residential areas can be traced through unusually...

Mobile, AL · 13d
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The Alabama Town Where Rent Stays Under $800 And Life Feels Wonderfully Simple

Most towns that are genuinely worth living in don’t spend a lot of time telling you how great they are, and Geneva, Alabama is a perfect example of that quiet confidence in action. Tucked into the southeastern corner of the state where two rivers meet and the pace of...

Alabama, NY · 6d

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This Florida Monument Celebrates a Possum Instead of a President

Wausau’s monument honors the opossum as a symbol of local identity, not a president. A roadside stop in this small...

Wausau, FL · 1d

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Seven Walton County Jail inmates graduate from construction program

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Seven men at the Walton County Jail graduated Wednesday morning from a six-week construction course aimed at preparing inmates for employment after incarceration. Led by an instructor known as “Mr. Mack,” the program taught hands-on building skills — with students completing two sheds and several...

Walton County, FL · 2d

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From State Ward To Death Row: Florida Prepares To Execute Dozier School Survivor

Jesse Guardado(Florida Department of Corrections) A death row inmate who survived Florida’s notorious Dozier School...

Florida · 2d

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1976 time capsule unsealed in Panama City

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Back in 1976, workers at Southern Bell Phone Company buried a time capsule at their Downtown Panama City building, located on East 5th Street, between Luverne and Magnolia Avenues. Thursday, members of the Central Panhandle Pioneer Club dug up the capsule. “This capsule was buried in November 5, 1976 to […]

Panama City, FL · 1d

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Holmes County rolls though Bozeman

BONIFAY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Holmes County Blue Devils defeated the Bozeman Bucks 26-6 in a rescheduled game on Wednesday. The Blue Devils move to 7-3 and await potential seeding. The Bucks fall to 3-7 and await potential seeding.

Panama City, FL · 1d

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After California bombshell, Florida could have biggest death row in US

Yesterday, Florida had the second-most death row inmates after California, despite Gov. Ron DeSantis' recent push to execute prisoners who have been on death row for decades. However, hours before Florida is set to execute Jesse Guardado for the 2004 stabbing and beating death of 75-year-old community activist Jackie Malone in Walton County, California Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted all 548 California death sentences to life without the possibility of parole . "After nearly 30 years in public office, I have come to understand the limits of what government can justly accomplish," Newsom wrote in an open letter to Californians. "I take this action because I firmly believe that state-sanctioned killing is incompatible with California's values, undermines the foundations of our legal system, and diminishes each of us. "I know we cannot execute people in our imperfect legal system and remain true to our core values, first among them justice and human decency," he said. Newsom's term ends in January, but he is said to be considering a run for president in 2028. Newsom's move does not immediately commute all 529 men and 19 women in California. The California Supreme Court will have to decide whether to approve commutations for people

Florida · 1d

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New FSU Health hospital under construction in Panama City Beach

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A new hospital is under construction in Panama City Beach as development and growth continue in Bay County, along with the need for more access to health care. The hospital is set to open in 2028. The first phase will have up to 180...

Panama City Beach, FL · 1d

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Panhandle Harvest: Local farmers react to Amendment 2 fails to pass

Florida · 20h

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Bay & Walton counties plan for revenue loss after Amendment 3 passes

Florida voters approved Amendment 3, a tax break for some homeowners, and Bay and Walton counties are preparing to operate with millions of dollars less in revenue.

Bay County, FL · 2d

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No tax relief for Florida farmers after Amendment 2 fails

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Florida voters rejected Amendment 2 on Election Day, leaving farmers responsible for annual taxes on their equipment. The amendment fell short of the 60% needed to pass. Farmers had hoped for tax relief amid high fuel prices and inflation. Garrison Glass, a farmer, said he...

Florida · 22h

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Events celebrate Walton County’s rare Coastal Dune lakes

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Coastal dune lakes are part of what makes Walton County’s coastline something really special. There are only a few of them in the entire world. But there’s more to these lakes than what you see on the surface. Their connection to the gulf helps support different types of wildlife, making […]

Walton County, FL · 3d

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Multi-agency resource center reopens in Walton County

Walton County residents and businesses recovering from Hurricane Isaias can once again get one-on-one help navigating disaster relief.

Walton County, FL · 20h

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FSU InSPIRE breaks ground on Bay County site

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Construction on 23 acres near Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport broke ground on Monday. It’s going to be the future home of FSU InSPIRE’s aerospace research and advanced manufacturing facility. The St. Joe Company donated the land just south of Northwest Florida Beaches Airport to InSPIRE for their new facility. […]

Bay County, FL · 1d

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Ironman Florida participants arrive in Panama City Beach

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – Athletes lined up Wednesday ahead of Saturday’s Ironman Florida race to see what’s available in Ironman Village. “This is the best part, that’s why I’m here so early, I can’t wait to get my bag, it’s my favorite part,” Ironman Participant Dana Leonard said. The village included an athlete […]

Panama City Beach, FL · 2d

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850 GOOD NEWS: Westonwood Ranch helps young adults with developmental disabilities build life skills

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Westonwood Ranch, a program for young people with developmental disabilities, was created by Lindy Wood, a mother who wanted a place where her son, Weston, and others like him can thrive. Participants build life skills and independence at the ranch. Young adults there learn to...

Walton County, FL · 2d