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Bay County urges residents to have easily visible address numbers to help first responders
PANAMA CITY − Officials say it's vital during emergencies for residents to have easily visible address numbers. In a news release on Friday, Bay County leaders announced a new campaign to encourage locals to comply with a state law that requires their address numbers be easily visible from the road. This helps ensure first responders are able to quickly identify those in need.
PCBPD: One person killed, one injured after being hit by car
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City Beach Police officers report that two people were taken to the hospital after being hit by a car. One later reportedly died from their injuries. Police said around 9:20 p.m. on Saturday, officers from the Panama City Beach Police Department responded to the...
Panama City Beach Police respond to two pedestrians hit by a vehicle on Back Beach
On Saturday night, authorities responded to a traffic accident that left one pedestrian dead, and another injured. For more News, Weather, and Sports in Panama City, Florida visit: https://www.mypanhandle.com.
Mostly sunny and warm week ahead
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Good Monday morning everyone! It’s a quiet start on satellite and radar this morning with clear skies overhead and plenty of sunshine returning to the forecast for today. Temperatures are comfortably warm out the door. We’re getting the day started in the upper 60s...
This week’s Golden Apple Award winner is Marleigh Elmore
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - This week’s Golden Apple Award Winner shines bright in all she does. Marleigh Elmore said, “I feel amazing. I am very surprised, and I feel very honored and just loved by my students and my community.”. Just starting out as a second-grade teacher...
Pier Park businesses In Panama City Beach are offering deals for Dad on Father's Day
PANAMA CITY BEACH − Pier Park is inviting the local community and visitors to celebrate Father's Day. Pier Park, an outdoor shopping and entertainment venue with more than 124 stores, previously held a weekend special for Mother’s Day. Now, it's offering specials to celebrate dads on Father's Day weekend, which is June 14-16.
Spring game takeaways: Offense at a premium in Bay County football spring games
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Last week Thursday Bay County football teams suited up and gave us a glimpse of what will come this fall at the spring game classics. Find below the key takeaways for each team as they head into the summer workouts. High school footballBay County Spring...
Russell Fields City Pier closed following a lightning strike
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – Panama City Beach officials have announced that Russell Fields City Pier will be closed on Saturday. Officials said the pier was struck by lightning which resulted in electrical damage. It has been closed to locals and visitors for safety reasons. Officials confirmed in a Facebook post that the pier […]
Showers and Storms Friday through Saturday
PANAMA CITY, FL. (WMBB-TV) — Upper level ridging in control for Thursday, but showers will return early tomorrow and continue through the weekend. This evening is looking rather nice. Upper level ridging has moved in and brought that Summer like feel for your Thursday. Highs today reaching into the mid to upper 80s for the coastline and closer to the 90s in our inland locations.
High pressure squashes rain chances this week
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - High pressure is taking affect and will continue to hold control throughout this week squashing our rain chances and allowing for a hot and sunny forecast. Tonight’s low temperatures will stay on trend in the mid to upper 60s under mostly clear skies. Monday will...
Eastern Shipbuilding Charities held its 22nd Annual fishing competition at Gaskin Park
GULF COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Sunday, Eastern Shipbuilding Charities held its 22nd Annual Eastern Shipbuilding Group freshwater classic fishing competition. It took place at Gaskin Park in Wewahitchka. Nearly 600 participants signed up to compete with over 100 boats in the water between the Apalachicola River and the Apalachicola Bay. Participants began fishing as […]
Rain again for Saturday, but sunshine is coming
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Scattered showers and storms continue overnight tonight with low temperatures in the low 70s area wide. An 80% chance of rain is forecast for Saturday in the morning hours before decreasing in the afternoon and evening. A slight risk of severe weather is forecast, which is a level 2/5. The main threat is localized strong wind gusts and heavy downpours in storms.
Event changes in the Panhandle due to inclement weather this weekend
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Due to the possibility of more severe weather on Saturday, several events throughout the Panhandle have been canceled or postponed. In Bay County, The Marine Safety Workshop set to take place at Gulf Coast State College is canceled. The National Weather Service is looking to reschedule the workshop, however a […]
Sunshine Returns Sunday
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Skies clear throughout the night tonight with overnight low temperatures dropping to the upper 60s areawide. Sunshine returns in its fullness Sunday with warming temperatures as well. Highs Sunday will be in the mid to upper 80s. High pressure sets in this week allowing for...
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