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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.
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 […]
Headliners announced for Gulf Coast Jam 2025
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Panama City Beach Entertainment has announced two headliners for the 2025 Gulf Coast Jam Music Festival presented by Jim Beam. Georgia-born country star Sam Hunt will be joining the lineup on Thursday, May 29 and Lainey Wilson will keep the party going on Friday, May 30. The event will kick […]
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. […]
News 13 Pet Adoption Option: Geneva
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Meet Geneva, News 13’s Pet Adoption Option of the Week! This 5-year-old tricolor Chihuahua 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, FL 32404, or call […]
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...
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,...
Foodie Friday with Another Broken Egg Cafe
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Summer Games start Friday July 26 in Paris. If you’re planning on watching the Summer Games, you can get some comfort food that’s delicious and sweet and perfect for breakfast or brunch, too!. Greg Paul and Eric Kornegay from Another Broken...
Sea Turtle Hatchling’s Trip to the Gulf
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Only 1 in 1000 sea turtles survive to the age of maturity... Which for sea turtles is 25 to 30 years old. Why might you ask? One of the reasons is because they fall prey to other animals that are bigger than them. It’s especially...
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