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Storm damage outlook in Panama City
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Some residents were impacted by this morning’s severe line of storms. The storm brought significant damage to Panama City. Residents along Brandeis Avenue near Stanford Road say the strong winds woke them up around 5:20 a.m. When they went outside they saw tons of...
PCPD searching for missing man with dementia
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Panama City Polce Department released a statement Saturday afternoon stating they are asking for the public’s help in finding a man with onset dementia. The statement read that Durward “Sonny” Lee Dyke, 60, was last seen wearing a black and maroon plaid shirt,...
Panhandle Jr. Buccaneers youth football and cheerleading
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Break out the football pads and the cheerleading pompoms because registration is now open to join in on the fun with the Panhandle Junior Buccaneers. Open to ages 5 to 13, the recreational cheerleading and football league introduces the love of sports, the value of...
News 13 staff sharing love on Mother’s Day
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Every mother deserves special recognition on Mother’s Day, so we decided to honor ours. News 13 staff showcased special wholesome photos with their mom. We appreciate all the mothers out there and everything you do. Happy Mother’s Day again to you and yours!
Severe storms damage parts of the Panhandle
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Strong to severe thunderstorms quickly crossed the Florida Panhandle this morning, with several storms producing damage. Starting around 4 am this morning, a squall line formed a bowing shape on radar suggesting intense winds were present across interior sections of Okaloosa and Walton County. An...
Power outages in the News 5 coverage area (South Alabama, Northwest Florida, and Southeast Mississippi)
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Strong winds could down trees and powerlines as a significant storm system moves across the Gulf Coast. Here are the latest power updates for our coverage area (Southeast Mississippi, South Alabama and Northwest Florida). Coverage Options: General power updates UPDATE (11:20 a.m.): Power has been restored at Delta Elementary, News 5 […]
Signature event returning to Calhoun County attraction
BLOUNTSTOWN, Fla. (WMBB) – The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement’s signature event of the year, the “Everlasting Stitches” Quilt Show, is returning on Saturday, May 11th to the settlement in Blountstown. It will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with tickets costing $8 for those 13 and up, and $6 for anyone 12 and under or […]
Transportation Priorities survey is open
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Bay County Transportation Organization has a list of project priorities, and they want your input. The TPO created the 2024 Transportation Project Priorities Public Input survey. The survey has a list of several county projects such as widening State Road 22, building new roadways, and improving bicycle and pedestrian […]
Calhoun Liberty Hospital receives Top 100 award for critical access
CALHOUN COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — For the first time, the Calhoun Liberty Hospital is being recognized as a Top 100 Critical Access hospital. The Chartis Center for Rural Health recognizes hospitals based on the results from the hospital performance index. It’s a comprehensive assessment of the entire performance of the hospital. Calhoun Liberty officials said […]
MLK Jr. Rec Center Rebuild Progress
PANAMA CITY, FL- Panama City’s beloved MLK Jr. Recreation Center is currently being rebuilt following its destruction from Hurricane Michael in 2018. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in February 2024 to celebrate the beginning of the construction project. On April 30, 2024, the building permit was issued for the center. Since then, many on-site projects have been completed and are currently underway.
Panama City residents get last-minute Mother’s Day gifts at Hiland Park Elementary
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – For last-minute Mother’s Day shopping, Hiland Park Elementary opened up a Mother’s Day market. Local vendors lined the side of the school showing off their homemade goods. This is the first market-type event that officials have put out for Hiland Park Elementary. There were more than 15 different vendors that […]
Ascension Health Care investigating cyber security attack
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Wednesday, May 8, Ascension Health Care was hit with a cyber security attack. This attack is still under investigation but officials say this will pose no threats to local patients. Ascension has over 140 hospitals across 19 states, including eight of those being here in Northwest Florida. Last week, […]
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