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Panama City business: AtWork celebrates grand opening; connects job seekers, employers
The AtWorks staffing agency celebrated its grand opening in Panama City with a July 25 ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by the Bay County Chamber of Commerce, local business leaders and friends. The agency aims to connect talented individuals with administrative, light industrial, manufacturing and warehouse job opportunities. Ashley Russell, owner of the new...
Panama City Beach restaurant host fund-raiser for employees impacted by fire
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - At the beginning of July, Hook’d Pier Bar and Grill in Panama City Beach sustained significant damage from a fire. Now this restaurant is shut down indefinitely, leaving more than 40 staff members out of a job during one of the busiest times of the year.
The Blake holds senior prom
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The joint was jumping Friday at the Blake in Panama City Beach as residents stepped out of their rooms and onto the dance floor. The senior living community held its very first senior prom tonight, filling the place with laughter and music. Many community...
Panama City Police Department searching for missing man
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Panama City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing adult. Jonathan Deboard, 32, was last seen on July 26 around 6:20 p.m. in the area of 615 N. Bonita Ave (Bay Medical Hospital). Deboard is a white male, about 5’10”, 180 pounds, with brown hair, […]
A Look into the Medical Side of Gulf World
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - When something traumatic happens to animals, expert medical attention can help them survive and thrive once they return to their natural habitat. Friday morning, three turtles received a round of antibiotics, fluids, and even laser therapy to help heal their wounds. One of the turtles,...
North Bay Haven Wrestler Heading to Bahrain for the AAU 17U World Meet
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - “When I say you’re a member of the world’s team, what’s that feel like?”, I asked. “Just like, yeah, I mean, I’ve been working my whole life about 13 ½, fourteen years, just straight training. It’s finally paying off, you know”, North Bay Haven Sophomore Wrestler Bear Siegal replied.
Panhandle residents gather to support Harris first campaign
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Vice President Kamala Harris is less than a week into her campaign but her team is hitting the ground running. They kicked off their first Florida event in the Gallery of Art 850 in Panama City. Panhandle residents gathered Friday to support the event from the Harris team. Local members […]
Florida’s back-to-school tax-free shopping holiday approaching
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Florida’s back-to-school tax-free shopping holiday begins next Monday, July 29. Shoppers can buy individual school supply items for less than $50, learning aids for under $30, clothes and shoes for less than $100, and electronics for less than $1500 all without paying sales taxes. The holiday runs until August 11. […]
Drowning prevention: PCB might skip warnings, just punish double red flag violators
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Local leaders are eyeing a stricter approach to beach safety enforcement. In a meeting on Thursday, Panama City Beach City Council members approved the first reading of an ordinance that would allow police and code enforcement officers to ticket without warning beachgoers who blatantly enter the Gulf of Mexico under double-red-flag conditions. ...
New owner says Jerry Lee Lewis Ranch museum will be the last “missing piece” of singer’s legacy
Todd Herendeen doesn’t get emotional a lot. But when Realtor Mark Gardner drove him through the gates of the Jerry Lee Lewis Ranch and said ‘welcome home,’ he couldn’t help getting choked up a bit. Herendeen, a Florida-based entertainer who headlines his own Elvis, Gospel, patriotic,...
Democrats meeting Monday to name replacement candidate in North Florida congressional race
The Democratic candidate for a north Florida congressional seat has dropped out of this year's race, forcing party honchos to select a replacement. Democrat Meghann Hovey of Tallahassee, who had qualified to run for the 2nd Congressional District seat in June, notified the Florida Division of Elections this week she was withdrawing. Now,...
Furry friends need your help in Bay County
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Some four-legged friends around Bay County would love for you to welcome them into your heart and home. Organizations like Castaway Cats and Dogs are preparing rescued animals for loving families. This non-profit organization’s mission is to provide a second chance for animals whose life...
New staffing company in Panama City
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP)—AtWork is one of the largest job recruiting companies in the nation, and now it’s opened in Panama City. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday in celebration and with high hopes of strengthening the job pool in the panhandle. Here, corporations can contract at work...
‘Badcock & More’ furniture stores to close after filing for bankruptcy
CALLAWAY, Fla. (WMBB) — The doors to hundreds of ‘Badcock & More’ furniture stores in the southeastern region are closing soon. A company called Conn’s bought the chain last December, and now they’re filing for bankruptcy. “We got a call from corporate stating that they had declared bankruptcy, and they would be closing all of […]
Local football teams experience preseason media day
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – Over a dozen local high school football teams participated in the 4QuartersOnline Media Day at the Pier Park Dave and Busters on Thursday afternoon. The event allowed teams to take pictures and sit down in a press conference-type setting to answer questions about their upcoming seasons. 16 teams in […]
Gibbs Construction Cardinals get dramatic win at Grand Slam World Series
The Gibbs Construction Cardinals had to wait 5½ hours because of a weather to play their winners’ bracket game Thursday at the Grand Slam World Series in Panama City, Florida. When the Cardinals finally took the field against Birmingham-based Over the Mountain Baseball Club, they found themselves down...
Panama City Beach implements strict double red flag policy to improve water safety
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – The Panama City Beach City Council members continue to search for ways to enhance beach safety. They approved a change to the double red flag law on Thursday morning. That change will most likely result in a lot more citations for double red flag violators. The Panama City Beach […]
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