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Players on FSU's roster that are exciting to use in College Football 25 video game
The College Football 25 video game is finally back in action. Individuals, who pre-ordered the Deluxe Edition, have enjoyed the new release since it came out on Monday. However, those with the Standard Edition have to wait until Friday. It seems like most people are just glad that there is...
Local church holds Back-to-School Block Party to pass out backpacks, school supplies
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - With it being mid-July, the first day of school is now less than a month away, and one local church is getting students ready for the big day. “We’re here to give back to the community, help the kids get set up for school, and get them excited to be in a new school year and learn,” said Charita Collier of Family of God Baptist Church.
Panama City creates new life for its green spaces
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - It’s been almost six years since Hurricane Michael caused significant damage in Panama City. Now city leaders have decided to reinvest in their parks and green spaces, hoping to bring new life to their communities. “It’s safe to say we are revitalizing everything in...
Jermaine Johnson returns to Tallahassee to host youth football camp
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Tuesday a familiar face was on the campus of FSU. Former Seminole defensive end and current New York Jet Jermaine Johnson hosted a kids camp at the Florida State indoor practice facility and he brought a cast of famous friends with Los Angeles Ram first rounder Jared Verse and Tallahassee native and Las Vegas Raider Amari Gainer in tow serving as coaches.
FSU Baseball: Top-50 prep recruit Myles Bailey announces he will make it to campus
Florida State baseball had as busy of a 2024 MLB Draft as any other program in college baseball. Eight Seminoles from the 2024 roster and nine commits were selected in the 20-round draft. FSU's nine commits were the most chosen of any program. The Seminoles received good news from one of its commits who was drafted on Tuesday night as Myles Bailey announced he's 'staying put' in Tallahassee:
Will Bay District Schools have enough staff for this upcoming school year?
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The 2024-2025 school year is quickly approaching, and Bay District Schools still have job openings. “Right now, we have 87 instructional openings,” said Holly Buchanan, Executive Director of Human Resources, at Bay District Schools. “Out of those 87, 61 are classroom openings.”. Bay...
More developments coming to Panama City Beach including restaurants
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Several new establishments are being built in Panama City Beach including Dolly Parton’s Pirates Voyage and McGuire’s Irish Pub. Pirates Voyage is a pirate-themed restaurant that will offer dinner and a show to its patrons. It will be located near Pier Park.
Bay County tax rate to remain the same in 2025
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Here’s good news for Bay County property owners, your county tax rate will not increase next year. On Tuesday, County Commissioners voted to cap the millage rate at 5.43 mils. That’s the same as the current rate. While commissioners don’t have to pass the budget until sometime in September, Chairman […]
Bay County Commissioners adopt new flood zone maps
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Bay County Commissioners have adopted new flood zone maps based on the latest FEMA data. FEMA issued these new preliminary flood maps in 2019. It’s taken county officials five years to finalize the plan. The county has very few options. If commissioners don’t adopt the plans, Bay County will not […]
FSU's 2024 Position Preview Series, Wide Receiver: A room of 'ifs'
Optimism is high, even with the "ifs", given the overall speed and raw talent. If "ifs" and "buts" were candy and nuts, wouldn't we all feel a lot better about Florida State's wide receiver room entering the 2024 campaign?. The Seminoles are transitioning from life without Johnny Wilson and Keon...
FSU extends a new offer in the 2025 class
Florida State has extended a new scholarship offer in the 2025 recruiting class. Daniel Pierre Louis, an unranked offensive line prospect out of Loxahatchee (Fla.) Seminole Ridge High School, reported an offer from the Seminoles on Tuesday. He tagged offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Alex Atkins in the offer tweet. Pierre...
Decent rain chances, no washouts for next 5 days
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Minimal changes to your seven-day forecast today, as our classic summer pattern remains the status quo throughout the Panhandle. There’s a chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm continuing until around 10 p.m. this evening. Otherwise, warm and humid conditions continue with a light southwest wind and dew point temperatures in the 70s. Lows tonight drop down into the upper 70s with rain chances redeveloping around sunrise.
Starting Lineup: FAMU DRS’s Patrick Wise is excited for a new challenge
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - After stops at Jefferson County, Lincoln, and Swift Creek, Patrick Wise is ready to lead the FAMU DRS football team. Wise takes over for interim Willie Ferrell who stepped in after Alex Williams’ sudden resignation in the middle of the 2023 season. Tonight’s Starting Lineup...
Man with active warrants tracked down by K-9s, arrested in Okaloosa County, officials say
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A man with active warrants faces additional charges after he ran from deputies, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said on Facebook. Deputies say they arrested Joshua Douglas, who had active warrants for fleeing and eluding, possession of a controlled substance, resisting without violence, and driving on a suspended license, after […]
SWAC Media Day 2024: Target on FAMU's back renews Rattlers' hunger to stay atop HBCU football
The Southwestern Athletic Conference had its 2024 Football Media Day on Tuesday in Birmingham. Here’s what Florida A&M’s coach, James Colzie III, and players Kelvin Dean Jr. and Kendall Bohler said. Tallahassee Democrat. All eyes are on Florida A&M football. Some look for the Rattlers to maintain its...
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