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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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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 […]

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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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WCSO reduces budget by $2.3 million for amendment 3

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Walton County Commission has been trying to prepare for Amendment 3, and District 1 Commissioner, Dan Curry is asking for help from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. The board recently approved a budget reduction of $4,000,000 for this year to prepare for the new rule increasing homestead exemptions to […]

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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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Bay County FHSAA high school football playoffs: Live updates, scores

The FHSAA state playoffs for Bay County high school football programs is here, and this will be the hub for coverage and scores of this week's Thursday and Friday games. Monitor this page as it will be updated with scores results throughout the night. State playoff football previews Bay County high school football teams prepare for FHSAA playoff runs Local soccer The Jamaican connection leading Bay High soccer's championship aspirations You can also view games on the NFHS Network , which is a subscription-based streaming service that broadcasts high school sporting events across the nation. I cannot attend every game, so if you are at one and can report the score, do not hesitate to direct message me on Instagram, @banji_bamidele , or email me at abamidele@usatodayco.com. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } Adebanji Bamidele is a sports reporter for the Panama City News Herald. He can be reached at abamidele@gannett.com or through X, formerly known as Twitter, @AdebanjiPCSport. This article originally appeared on The News Herald: Bay County FHSAA high school football playoffs: Live updates, scores

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‘Our big-bottomed beauty landed upright!’: City of Destin shares SS United States update

DESTIN, Fla. (WALA) - The SS United States landed upright on the Gulf floor after being sunk to become an artificial reef, according to the city of Destin. “Our big-bottomed beauty landed upright! SSUS,” the city said. The historic ocean liner rolled over before sinking Wednesday night. It left...

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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.

Panama City, FL · 2d

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Glenwood Day Fall Festival returns with 37 vendors supporting Bay County nonprofit

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A favorite Glenwood community get together made a big come back Saturday. Vendors from around the Panhandle began coming together once a month in Glenwood following Hurricane Michael, according to organizers. After a break, the Glenwood Day Fall Festival is back with 37 vendors set...

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Walton County cold weather shelter to open Saturday night in DeFuniak Springs

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Walton County Emergency Management announced it will activate the Cold Weather Emergency Shelter Plan Saturday evening. Matrix Community Outreach Center will open the Cold Weather Emergency Shelter Saturday, Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m. and will close Sunday, Nov. 15 at 7 a.m. The National Westher...

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Panama City News Herald

Mosley and Bay High football seasons end in regional quarterfinals

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Mosley’s football season came to an end Friday night as the Dolphins fell to Choctawhatchee 48-18 in the Class 4A Region 1 quarterfinals at Joe Etheredge Stadium. The Indians totaled six rushing touchdowns and piled up more than 250 yards on the ground. Baseball signing Mosley baseball pitcher Ryan Harless signs with Louisville Bozeman football Bozeman football rallies past Oak Hall for first playoff win since 2023 Choctaw opened the scoring with two explosive run plays from running back Carter Marracco, setting up a 30-yard touchdown run to give the Indians an early lead. Mosley answered with a more methodical offensive drive, capped by a 9-yard touchdown pass from quarterback JP Holsombake to Caleb Kapps. The Dolphins elected to go for two, with Julian Agurs punching it in on a run to give Mosley an 8-7 advantage. The Dolphins' defense also made its presence felt early. Edge rusher Elijah Waldrop forced Choctaw quarterback Baker Giles to fumble twice, creating opportunities for Mosley to seize momentum. "The defense did a great job early, they forced two turnovers, but we didn't capitalize on that," Mosley head coach Tommy Joe Whiddon said. "We had some senseless penalties that

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Holmes County moves to region semifinals

BONIFAY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Holmes County Blue Devils defeated the Taylor County Bulldogs 40-20 in the FHSAA 1A Regional Quarterfinals. The Blue Devils move to 8-3 and will travel to Madison County Friday, November 20.

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Niceville trio signs with Alabama, South Alabama and Georgetown

NICEVILLE — For an athletic program that's celebrated 174 signings the previous four years, quality trumped quantity Thursday in Niceville High's packed auditorium as the nation's top high school javelin thrower chose between Alabama, FSU, Oklahoma and TCU and the area's best battery signed with a pair of D-I programs. Three young women and their numerous school records and state champion mindsets took center stage to kickstart Niceville's signing season, Shelby Plasier ultimately choosing the crimson Alabama cap, ace Chloe Bailey inking her future with South Alabama and catcher Molly Mayfield signing with Georgetown. Plasier represented the 49th overall college signing for Eagles coach Emily Webb, the architect behind "Throwsville" and Niceville's five track and field state titles in the last six years. In just three years under Webb, Plasier has skyrocketed through the ranks with state titles her sophomore and junior seasons and now she has the school record with 154-07 feet throw headed into her quest for a three-peat. Alabama, to her, represented the fruition of all her hard work and sacrifices across multiple sports. Predictions: FHSAA football first-round playoff picks for teams on Emerald Coast "The coach is just amazing and Alabama has a great major for

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Harrison Avenue in downtown PC wins top Florida People's Choice award

PANAMA CITY − Eight years after Hurricane Michael devastated downtown Panama City , Harrison Avenue has earned statewide recognition. According to a press release from the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association, Harrison Avenue in downtown Panama City was named the winner of the 13th annual Great Places in Florida People's Choice Award. "Great places are often defined not by the challenges they face, but by how they respond to them," Allara Mills-Gutcher, president of APA Florida, said in the release. "Harrison Avenue's evolution since Hurricane Michael reflects the determination of Panama City to preserve its historic character while building a stronger economic future and enhancing community pride." Harrison Avenue was heavily damaged by Hurricane Michael, a Category 5 storm that struck Bay County in October 2018. The eye of the storm passed over Mexico Beach, the easternmost municipality in Bay. The release notes the award is designed to "celebrate public spaces that foster connection, care and community identity." The theme of the 13th annual Great Places in Florida People's Choice Award was "great people-focused places," highlighting paces that are shaped by the people who use them. "This corridor (Harrison Avenue) has long incorporated key placemaking features, including strong

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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...

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Red tide concerns at Grayton Beach State Park

WALTON, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Florida Health Department in Walton County is advising the public of the presence of red tide near Grayton Beach State Park based on water samples taken on November 6. The public should exercise caution in and around this area, DOH-Walton says. DOH-Walton reminds the public...

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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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Red Tide Bloom Hits Bay And Gulf Counties As Fish Kills Surface Along Florida’s Panhandle

Red Ocean At Sunset (Unsplash) State wildlife officials confirmed this week that bloom-level concentrations of...

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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 […]

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