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Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office arrests 16 suspects for selling illegal narcotics
CALHOUN COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Over the last few months, Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigators have been investigating the sale of methamphetamine within the county. On Wednesday, CCSO and narcotics investigators with the North Star Multijurisdictional Drug Task Force conducted warrants to round up the various suspects, according to a news release. So far, […]
Bunco Roll for a Cause Fundraiser
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - For anyone unfamiliar with the game, the thrill of Bunco is contagious just like the purposeful feeling of playing for a great cause. Sherri Melton joins us from Rooms with a Purpose to tell us all about Bunco Roll For a Cause fundraiser and benefit coming up Tuesday, July 23. Doors open for the fun to start at 5:30 p.m. and play starts at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $30 each, that includes food. Raffle tickets and silent auction items will be available for purchase.
PCPD program aims to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Panama City Police Department is participating in the Florida Department of Transportation High Visibility Enforcement Program. The goal of the program is to educate the community on Florida’s traffic laws to improve safety for all motorists, bicyclists, motorists, and pedestrians on roads in Panama City. PCPD’s participation in this program begins July 25, 2024, and will run until May 2025, according to a press release from the Police Department.
"Candidate Connections" event brings LCS Superintendent candidates to neighbors
ABC 27 hosts our first "Candidate Connections" event with the goal of connecting neighbors with candidates running in the upcoming elections. The first event focused on LCS Superintendent election.
Eglin Air Force Base hosting hiring event in late July
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Eglin Air Force Base is holding a hiring event on July 24 and July 25. According to a news release from the base, the event will be held at the University of Florida Research Engineering & Education Facility located at 1350 North Poquito Road in Shalimar. LOCATION: The hiring […]
Father faces charges after police discover 2-month-old baby died from eating bath salts
The father of a two-month-old baby is facing charges after the boy died from eating bath salts at the beginning of the year. Brandon Gavin, 40, was arrested Thursday on a charge of aggravated manslaughter of a child. He is being held in the Leon County Detention Facility without bond.
Marianna and Chipola alum, Brown headed to FAMU
MARIANNA, Fla. (WMBB) — Marianna High School and Chipola College alum, Amari Brown is committed to Florida A&M University to continue her softball career. In her sophomore season, Brown led Chipola with 43 RBI and a .368 batting average. The two-way player pitched over 110 innings, stuck out 66, and finished with a 2.97 ERA. […]
WCTV Archives: A decade-long search for justice in the Markel Murder case
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A decade later, and the shocking murder of Florida State Law Professor Dan Markel continues to resonate among Tallahassee residents. Ten years ago Thursday, WCTV had a reporter on the scene of a shooting in the 2100 block of Trescott Drive. Anchor Julie Montanaro began Eyewitness...
Florida health systems planning JV ASC
Real estate company St. Joe Company, Tallahassee (Fla.) Memorial Healthcare and Tallahassee-based Florida State University announced their plans for a joint venture project featuring an ASC, according to a news release on July 17. The building is the first of several in the works for an 87-acre medical campus being...
Florida State football freshman Amaree Williams planning to be two-way player for Seminoles
Florida State football freshman Amaree Williams has had a busy start to his college career. After reclassifying from the class of 2025 to 2024 to move up his college timeline, Williams said he did a year's worth of classwork in four months to make his reclassification possible. He said despite...
News 13 Pet Adoption Option: Tesla
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Meet Tesla, News 13’s Pet Adoption Option of the Week! This precious 1-year-old black and tan terrier mix is available for adoption at the Bay County Animal Shelter. Learn more about other adoptable animals at the shelter. Bay County Animal Control is located at 6401 Bay Line Drive, Panama City, […]
Fire officials rescue animals from structure fire in Panama City Beach
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – Panama City Beach Fire Rescue responded to a fire on Dogwood Street Thursday morning. PCBFR crews said they worked to locate and remove the resident’s dogs. Another dog and a rabbit were rescued by crews and released to their owners. One dog was reportedly in critical condition, officials wrote. […]
Years-long effort pays off to get special FSU, Auburn baseball game at Blue Wahoos Stadium
As Pensacola’s mayor, D.C. Reeves knows the importance of lobbying. Being a Florida State University graduate, he has been seeking to convince the Seminoles' baseball team to play in Pensacola at Blue Wahoos Stadium. “Every time I would see the (FSU) athletic director (Michael Alford) at a football game,...
Quincy Police investigating three separate shootings within 24 hours
The Quincy Police Department is investigating three separate shootings within 24 hours — only one injured a person. On Wednesday, around 5:45 p.m., QPD officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 200 block of South Stewart Street, according to a QPD news release posted on social media. No one was injured, but "spent shell casings" were found "confirming the presence of gunfire."
Countdown to Kickoff: Opponent Previews - FSU
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FSU CRNA Grads Achieve Perfection
PANAMA CITY, FL — The 28 inaugural graduates of the first doctoral program offered at FSU Panama City, the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP), have scored a 100-percent passing rate on the National Certification Examination to become certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs). “The faculty and staff are dedicated...
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