850 Good News: Local Surfing Community

Published: Jul. 23, 2026 at 1:12 PM CDT

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - When double red flags are flying on the beach, surfers tethered to a board are the only people allowed in the water.

When storms like Tropical Storm Bertha hit our area, the local surf community is ready to “seas” the opportunity!

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