Eastpoint
LATEST NEWS
Panama City woman makes it to semi-finals of celebrity cooking competition
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A Panama City Woman has many titles: mother, Bay High graduate, dog mom and now semi-finalist in Food Network’s competition with celebrity chef, Carla Hall. Tina Sain needs your support to get to the next level. Tina Sain | Favorite Chef presented by Carla...
More Scattered Storms On the Way...
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Tonight: Scattered showers and storms will continue to be the theme for the rest of the early evening hours before clearing around dinner time. Temperatures tonight will dip to the mid to upper 70s area wide. Tomorrow: Expect a very similar forecast for Thursday… scattered...
FSU Wins Legal Battle to Access ACC Media Rights Contracts
Florida State University has been granted access to media rights contracts of the Atlantic Coast Conference. According to a press release from Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, the ACC capitulation’s is due to their obligation to comply with the Florida’s Public Records Act. Since FSU’s football team was...
Second Harvest of the Big Bend receives over $20K to support mobile distributions
Second Harvest of the Big Bend received a $20,500 grant from State Farm to assist in providing food for Second Harvest’s mobile distributions within their 16 county service areas, according to Second Harvest’s press release.
Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra Presents ‘Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert’
The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra will present Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert, featuring a screening of the complete film with composer John Williams’ iconic Oscar®-winning score performed live to the film. The concert will be led by conductor John Jesenksy on Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29, 2024, at The Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. Tickets are available starting June 17 at www.tallahasseesymphony.org.
Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Tyler Thomas Roberts, 24, on Felony Firearm and Stolen Property Charges
A Vernon man is in custody after deputies locate a stolen firearm. On July 15th, WCSO was contacted by a resident of Washington County who also owns a residence in Bay County. The homeowner was having some repairs done to the Bay County home and realized a firearm was missing from the residence.
Billy Napier praises expanded College Football Playoff: 'Completely changes the game'
DALLAS – At the conclusion of the 2023 campaign, a pair of Power Five teams that finished the regular season with an unblemished record – Florida State and Georgia – found themselves on the outside looking in of the College Football Playoff due to varying circumstances; the 'Noles finished the year with a 13-0 record, yet the injury to star quarterback Jordan Travis led the program to be excluded from the four-team playoff, while Georgia fell in the SEC Championship Game to Alabama, and the Crimson Tide were included over the 12-win 'Dawgs.
Wellness Wednesday: How important is breakfast?
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – News 13 brings you a segment focused on health and fitness on News 13 Midday every Wednesday called “Wellness Wednesday”. This week, Personal Trainer, Traycee Green, from Pure Platinum was in the studio with News 13’s Kelsey Peck explaining the importance of breakfast.
FSU football rankings in College Football 25: Full list of player and team ratings
At long last, Florida State football fans can play as the Seminoles with the release of College Football 25. The last time EA Sports released a college football video game was 2013 with NCAA Football 14. Back then, gamers couldn't play as Jameis Winston: Instead, QB #5 was under center for FSU. Now...
PCB has ticketed 210 people in 2024 for swimming in Gulf of Mexico during double red flags
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Despite a push to educate beachgoers on the dangers of the Gulf of Mexico, some still refuse to follow safety warnings about rip currents. According to Capt. John Deegins of the Panama City Beach Police Department, 210 people have been ticketed so far this year in Panama City...
2nd Annual STEMental Summit with the United Hands Project
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Utilizing S.T.E.M platforms, The United Hands Project is helping teach individuals how to better cope with mental health. Open ages from 10 to 23, this free event is back for its second year helping these eager community members learn and grow!. The STEMental Summit kicks...
Panama City man found guilty of trafficking meth, sentenced to 25 years
PANAMA CITY, Fl. (WMBB) – On Tuesday, a Panama City man was found guilty of trafficking a large amount of meth. According to a news release, 61-year-old Steven Wayne Stottlemyer was charged with Trafficking in Methamphetamine (more than 200 grams) and Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to sell within 1,000 ft of a school or […]
Florida State baseball year in review: Reliving and recapping an incredible season
On Wednesday, Florida State baseball broke a program record with six picks in the first two days of the MLB Draft. Sunday evening, James Tibbs became the Seminoles’ highest pick since 2008, being selected 13th by the San Francisco Giants. Major League Baseball teams validated what the Tallahassee community...
Pensacola area restaurant inspections: Steakhouse receives administrative complaint
Here's the breakdown of recent restaurant inspections in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties for the week of July 8-14. 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. During the latest round of inspections from the Department...
Popular Florida home hardening program stops taking applications weeks into new funding
TALLAHASSEE — The state has stopped taking new applications for a popular home-hardening program, less than a month after a new round of funding became available. The Department of Financial Services said online that funding has been “exhausted” for initial inspections in the My Safe Florida Home program. The program offers inspections and grants up to $10,000 to help residents upgrade homes and qualify for property-insurance discounts for residences valued up to $700,000.
Hapco Farms expands leadership position with new Massachusetts venture, expansion in Florida
These two major facilities will further enhance Hapco Farm’s vast East Coast packing, cold storage capabilities in order to better service the increasing needs of their customers in the area. The strategically placed facilities give Hapco the ability to deliver overnight or same-day delivery from Miami, FL, to Halifax, NS. At the same time, these additional locations will be introducing new volume commodities, grown on-site as well as buying from local surrounding farmers.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.