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Panama City News Herald

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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 · 3h

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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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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 · 3d
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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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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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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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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

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

WMBB

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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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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 · 3d

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Walton County shares update on Hurricane Isaias debris removal

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Debris removal crews are working throughout Walton County following Hurricane Isaias, but officials say the cleanup will take time and require multiple passes through neighborhoods. Walton County Emergency Management said some neighborhoods will be reached before others because of the amount of debris left by...

Walton County, FL · 3d

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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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Health advisory issued for Lincoln Park in Valparaiso

The Okaloosa Health Department has issued a water quality health advisory for Lincoln Park in Valparaiso, warning against water-related activities at the site because of high bacteria levels. The park is located at 1220 N. Bayshore Drive. According to DOH-Okaloosa, tests completed Wednesday, Nov. 4, showed the water quality at...

Valparaiso, FL · 1d

Panama City News Herald

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Panama City's building permit process ranked among nation's best

PANAMA CITY − Local efforts to streamline the building permit process have earned Panama City top-tier rankings across not only the state, but also the country. According to a Nov. 4 press release, Panama City's building permitting performance was ranked No. 2 in Florida and No. 26 in the U.S. by the Red Tape Index, which measures and ranks permitting efficiency and effectiveness in cities across the country. "Efficient permitting is about more than processing paperwork," City Manager Jonathan Hayes said in the release. "It's about creating an environment where businesses can invest, property owners can move forward with their plans and our community can continue to grow. "Being recognized among the nation's top-performing cities is an encouraging reflection of the work being done to support Panama City's future." The release notes that Panama City earned an overall score from Red Tape Index of 89 out of 100. According to the report, it takes the city on average a little more than 10 days to approve commercial building permits. This was the fastest turnaround among the state's 10 highest-ranked cities. Panama City also takes on almost 13 days on average to approve residential building permits. The release notes a typical

Panama City, FL · 3d

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Historic SS United States Set to Become the World's Largest Artificial Reef

Florida is set to gain the world’s largest artificial reef on Nov. 12, when Okaloosa County plans to deploy the 990-foot SS United States to a new resting place in the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin-Fort Walton Beach in Florida’s Panhandle. According to Visit Florida’s media release, the proposed deployment location is 30° 07.148' N, 86° 46.755' W.

Okaloosa County, FL · 3d

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LIST: Veterans Day events across Northwest Florida

Several events are planned across Northwest Florida for Veterans Day on Wednesday. See our list here:. Time: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Route: Starts around Spring and Main streets (or Garden/Spring streets) in downtown Pensacola and finishes at Veterans Memorial Park. Hosted by the Gulf Coast Veterans Advocacy Council,...

Escambia County, FL · 17h

WKRG News 5

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Man finds late mother’s SS United States memorabilia from 1957 New York voyage

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — One man traveled from Georgia this week to see the sinking of SS United States off the coast of Destin, after he found memorabilia from his mother’s voyage in 1957, when she traveled from New York to Germany to visit his father in the Army. Documents Brian Heil found in […]

Destin, FL · 11h

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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

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From seed to semi-truck: Jackson County family details peanut harvest

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Peanuts go through planting, growing, and harvesting before they become products such as peanut butter and peanut oil. The Pittman family, peanut farmers in Jackson County, described that process from start to finish. The Pittman family said Florida soil has a sandy composition, which makes...

Jackson County, FL · 3d

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One month after Hurricane Isaias, FEMA aid reaches storm victims in Northwest Florida

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- One month after Hurricane Isaias made landfall along the Gulf Coast, federal disaster assistance is beginning to reach residents in Northwest Florida, with FEMA approving more than $34 million so far. In Escambia County, officials said hundreds of people have visited multi-agency resource centers in Brownsville...

Escambia County, FL · 15h