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Precautionary boil water notice issued for some Panama City Beach residents

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for some Panama City Beach residents because of a water main break, according to officials. Residents at 610-618 14th St. and 613-668 16th St. are under the notice. Water service is expected to be restored by...

Panama City Beach, FL · 19h
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Panama City News Herald

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Young Panama City couple loses homeand two dogs in fire

PANAMA CITY — A local couple are reeling after a fire claimed their house and two dogs. Kayla Selemon, 22, and her boyfriend, Jasper, 24, lived with their two German shepherds, Diesel and Sadie, at a rented home at 7117 Collins Road in Panama City. Selemon said security footage showed her home begin to smoke at 8:34 a.m. on Nov. 3, an hour after she had left the house. By 9:41 a.m., Selemon said the smoke was getting worse, and then by 10:16 a.m., her home was engulfed in flames. She said the fire department arrived at 10:23 a.m. Selemon said she was informed of what had happened by the Bay County Sheriff's Office at 10:30 a.m. Their home had been burning for two hours before a call was placed to emergency services, Selemon said. Diesel, a 10-month-old German shepard, and Sadie, a 12-week-old German shepherd, were killed in the fire. Selemon was emotional when talking about her dogs with the News Herald. "I have videos on my phone of when I'm recording when my spouse, Jasper, comes home, of his truck, and Diesel's just so happy to see his daddy," Selemon said. "Before we got Sadie, it was only

Panama City, FL · 23h

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Bay County salon gives kids free haircuts and backpacks at community event

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Local Bay County kids had an opportunity to get a fresh haircut Sunday at Chi Chi Couture Salon. The owner of the salon, Nilsa Gazda, hosted a community giveback event, partnering with local businesses to distribute backpacks filled with hygiene supplies. Stylists volunteered their...

Bay County, FL · 1d
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Tampa Woman Scratches Her Way To $5 Million Prize From Panama City Gas Station Ticket

A $20 scratch-off ticket bought at a gas station in Panama City just turned into a life-changing payday for a Tampa woman. Mercedes Nunez, 34, claimed a $5 million top prize from the Florida Lottery's 200X The Cash game, one of only eight such jackpots built into the entire game.

Panama City, FL · 23h
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Panama City News Herald

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Panama City Beach lifeguards have bigger goals after solid 2026 season

PANAMA CITY BEACH − In the wake of a successful 2026 season, Beach lifeguards are already preparing for 2027. As of Nov. 6, Daryl Paul, beach safety director for Panama City Beach Fire Rescue, said there were only about three weeks left in the 2026 lifeguard season, which runs from March 1 to Dec. 1. Here's what we know about how the season went: How many rescues, assists, preventative actions? As of Nov. 6, Panama City Beach lifeguards had performed 1,495,810 preventative actions, 553 public assists and 29 rescues. This compares with about 281,000 preventative actions, 181 public assists and 23 rescues in 2025. "(This) was the first year that we were fully staffed, so we had more lifeguards to make it to more places and do more," Paul said. "I (also) contribute (the success) to our lifeguards being proactive. ... In 2025, we struggled with our staffing immensely. We had some hard times." Preventative actions are when lifeguards educate beachgoers to prevent them from needing assistance. Public assists are when lifeguards enter the water to prevent rescues. Rescues occur when lifeguards pull someone from the water who likely would have drowned without intervention. How many drownings? Three beachgoers drowned

Panama City Beach, FL · 20h

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This Florida Small Town Diner Serves Fried Fish So Good Locals Swear It Is The State’s Best-Kept Secret

A whole flounder, fried until the edges turn crisp, shows up on the menu of a small Florida diner that most beach traffic zooms past. That’s a bold move for a building with such a plain little face. The fish comes fried, grilled, or blackened, and the house fish...

Vernon, FL · 2d

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Navy lieutenant completes 5th IRONMAN in Panama City Beach in memory of friend

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) — Navy Lt. Will Clark competed in his fifth IRONMAN in Panama City Beach on Saturday, carrying the memory of his friend, Capt. Carlos Gallardo, with him. Clark continues to race to raise money and awareness for veterans. Loss of a friend. Gallardo, Clark’s...

Panama City Beach, FL · 2d

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Record 186 cars enter Project 25 car show in Bay County

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -The American Muscle Car Club’s annual Project 25 car show set a record this year, with 186 cars entered, according to club President Troy Brown. The show benefits the Bay County Sheriff’s Office Project 25 program, which provides Christmas gifts to local children in need....

Bay County, FL · 1d

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Machell Akins hosts 8th annual Thanksgiving dinner

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – While many families are getting ready to gather around their Thanksgiving tables, Machell Akins is preparing to open her doors to people who may not have that same opportunity. Through Project Feeding and Serving the Homeless and Hungry, she’s organizing her 8th annual Thanksgiving dinner with one goal: making sure […]

Panama City, FL · 15h

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Ironman Florida held its 28th-year triathlon in Panama City Beach

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – Thousands of athletes from around the world are taking on one of the toughest endurance challenges in sports: the Ironman Florida. The race is back in Panama City Beach for its 28th consecutive year, bringing together about 2,500 athletes to take on 140.6 miles of swimming, biking, and running […]

Panama City Beach, FL · 2d

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Bessemer’s Bright Star Chef Brings Alabama’s Oldest Kitchen to Panama City

The executive chef of Alabama’s oldest restaurant is packing his knives for a short trip to the Florida Panhandle. Andreas Anastassakis, who runs the kitchen at the Bright Star in Bessemer, will cook two special dinners at Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood in Panama City on November 17 and 18, with both seatings starting at 6:30 p.m.

Panama City, FL · 2d

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Bay County Council on Aging hosts Fall Festival

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Bay County Council on Aging held their fall festival to raise money for the council’s needs. Those attending were able to celebrate fall through festivities, such as shopping, food and entertainment; raffles and silent auctions were also available for various prizes, with the biggest prize being a gently used […]

Bay County, FL · 2d

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Veterans Day Events in the Panhandle

PANHANDLE, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - FSU Panama City Veterans Day Celebration. 📅 Tuesday, Nov. 10 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.📍 Holley Academic Center, 4750 Collegiate Drive, Panama City. Join FSU Panama City for a keynote address and student veteran panel. The event is free and open to the public;...

Panama City, FL · 15h

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Freeze Possible for Tallahassee, Pensacola, and Panama City as Weekend Cold Blast Could Drop Wind Chills Into the 20s and 30s Statewide

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A strong cold front could send a sharp blast of cold air across Florida this weekend, and the latest model data suggests it may be even colder than first expected. New runs of the ICON and European (ECMWF) models show wind chills in the 30s and 40s for much of the state by Sunday, November 15. Parts of the Panhandle could feel like the 20s, and a freeze is possible across far northern areas. Forecasters say the details could still change, but the trend is clearly pointing colder.

Pensacola, FL · 1d

Woman's World

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How Two Young Brothers Started an Inspiring Movement: ‘You’re Never Too Young to Make a Difference’

Two brothers turned a family hiking trip into a lifelong wildlife conservation mission. They built monofilament bins and rescued a 300-pound sea turtle trapped in fishing line. Building nesting boxes helped wood duck populations bounce back after Hurricane Michael. After seeing wildlife harmed by litter, two brothers built collection bins,...

Panama City, FL · 1d

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Alaqua Bluegrass Barn Jam & Fall Fest Returns to Freeport

Grammy-nominated Sister Sadie returns November 14 for a day of live bluegrass and family festivities benefiting Alaqua Animal Refuge. On Saturday, November 14, bluegrass will carry from Angel’s Arena to the back acreage at Alaqua Animal Refuge in Freeport, Florida. The 2026 Bluegrass Barn Jam & Fall Fest, presented by Café Thirty-A, brings three bands to the main stage and gives families a full afternoon to explore the refuge, hear more music and meet some of the animals in Alaqua’s care.

Freeport, FL · 2d

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Gasworks: Bringing Comfort, Style & Craftsmanship to the Florida Panhandle

For more than 11 years, Gasworks has been proudly locally owned and operated, serving homeowners, builders, designers and businesses throughout the Florida Panhandle. What began with a commitment to quality gas services has grown into a full-service company specializing in gas lines, fireplaces, outdoor kitchens and gas lighting. At Gasworks,...

Northwest Florida, FL · 1d

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Help available for Hurricane Isaias victims at local centers

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – State officials are reminding Hurricane Isaias victims that help is available. The Florida Division of Emergency Management has opened seven Hurricane Isaias disaster assistance at multi-agency resource centers across the panhandle. This is set up at the old Oakland Terrace Elementary School on Frankford Avenue. Homeowners and renters impacted by […]

Florida · 14h