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Community

For Jennifer Buffkin, receiving this week’s Golden Apple Award is a heartfelt milestone that...

This week’s Golden Apple Award winner is Jennifer Buffkin

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By WJHG Newsroom
For Jennifer Buffkin, receiving this week’s Golden Apple Award is a heartfelt milestone that caps off a dedicated career in early childhood education.

Community

Students in bay county are nailing down a new way to keep local beaches clean

Patronis elementary and Rutherford high school band together to help keep local beaches clean

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By WJHG Newsroom
Rutherford High School Construction Academy students are hammering out the details with Patronis Elementary 5th graders to build four cleanup stations.

News

WESTONWOOD RANCH

850 GOOD NEWS: Westonwood Ranch helps young adults with developmental disabilities build life skills

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 11:36 AM CST
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By Alyssa Dutton
Westonwood Ranch, a program for young people with developmental disabilities, was created by Lindy Wood, a mother who wanted a place where her son, Weston, and others like him can thrive.

News

Inmates at the Bay County Jail graduated from a fatherhood initiative aimed at repairing...

Breaking the cycle through the Fatherhood Initiative Program

Updated: Oct. 30, 2026 at 10:28 PM CDT
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By Leticia Vaselli
Inmates at the Bay County Jail graduated from a fatherhood initiative aimed at repairing relationships and breaking the cycle of absent fathers. The certificate marks the end of the program. For the participants, the work of rebuilding relationships continues.

Community

As many prepare to set back their clocks, the debate over daylight savings starts heating up...

‘Just leave it alone’: Panama City Beach tourists weigh in on Daylight Saving Time debate

Updated: Oct. 30, 2026 at 9:01 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom and Shaun Breaux
As clocks get ready to fall back, visitors in Panama City Beach say they are tired of changing the time and want long evenings to stay.

News

Breast cancer can have both a physical and mental impact.

John Lee Nissan donates $15,000 to Fore Her to support local breast cancer patients

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 8:33 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
John Lee Nissan is stepping up in a big way for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, donating $15,000 to local nonprofit Fore Her to help patients cover everyday living expenses.

News

Shelter Spotlight: Meet Sparks

Shelter Spotlight: Meet Sparks!

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 4:48 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
Sparks is ready for a good home!

Okaloosa

Multiple streets in Fort Walton Beach will temporarily close to through-traffic on Halloween...

Road closures planned for Brooks Street, Bay Drive on Halloween evening in Fort Walton Beach

Updated: Oct. 26, 2026 at 11:52 AM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom and Alexis Petrie
Multiple streets in Fort Walton Beach will temporarily close to through-traffic on Halloween night to accommodate heavy crowds, officials announced.

Community

Halloween treat or treating

MEDICAL MONDAY: Doctor urges Halloween allergy plan for kids with peanut allergies

Updated: Oct. 26, 2026 at 5:07 AM CDT
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By Alyssa Dutton
For families managing food allergies, Halloween candy can come with anxiety, according to allergist Dr. Hind Obid.

Community

Detective Collin Savoie is set to receive both the Medal of Valor and the Life Saving Award on...

Fort Walton Beach police detective to receive Medal of Valor after de-escalating armed standoff

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 2:43 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
Detective Collin Savoie is set to receive both the Medal of Valor and the Life Saving Award on Nov. 17 during a Fort Walton Beach City Council meeting.
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News

The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Girls Inc. Beach Center in Panama City.

Girls Inc. of Bay County hosting free family dinner, character night for Lights On Afterschool

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 3:34 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Girls Inc. Beach Center in Panama City.

Franklin

Hosted by the Mystic Krewe of Salty Barkers, the free, family-friendly event takes place...

‘Spooky Pooches’ Halloween trick-or-treat stroll, pet adoption event returns to Apalachicola

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 6:15 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
Hosted by the Mystic Krewe of Salty Barkers, the free, family-friendly event takes place Saturday, Oct. 24, from noon to 4 p.m. at Riverfront Park.

News

The Foundation for Drug Interdiction will host its Inaugural Halloween Soirée on Saturday,...

Halloween soirée in SRB to benefit local drug prevention, sheriff’s office initiatives

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 5:02 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
The Foundation for Drug Interdiction will host its Inaugural Halloween Soirée on Saturday, Oct. 31.

News

Lynn Haven woman celebrates 106th birthday!

Lynn Haven woman celebrates 106th birthday

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 6:46 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
Josephine Nancy honored at Lynn Haven senior living community

Community

Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 21, student artwork themed “Lynn Haven Feels Like Home” will be...

Lynn Haven marks Florida Cities Week with City Hall open house, student art

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 4:05 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 21, student artwork themed “Lynn Haven Feels Like Home” will be installed at City Hall.

Community

The award honors the school's focus on academics, family involvement, and community support...

Parker Elementary named Florida’s 2026 Community Partnership School of the Year

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 2:23 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
The award honors the school's focus on academics, family involvement, and community support since launching the initiative in September 2022.

News

Oscar D'Lassalas helps Hispanics feel comfortable with law enforcement

Walton County sergeant bridges cultures through bilingual policing

Updated: Oct. 16, 2026 at 8:31 PM CDT
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By Leticia Vaselli and WJHG Newsroom
A Walton County Sheriff’s Office sergeant is drawing on his bilingual upbringing to connect with the Hispanic community.

News

Feeding the Gulf Coast logo

Feeding The Gulf Coast distributes 350,000 pounds of food after Hurricane Isaias

Updated: Oct. 14, 2026 at 2:04 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
Feeding the Gulf Coast says it has already distributed nearly 350,000 pounds of food and emergency supplies to help communities hit hard by Hurricane Isaias in South Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.

News

Between 20 and 30 people work around the clock cooking and packing food to send to different...

Operation BBQ Relief Serving Free Meals Across Panhandle After Storms

Updated: Oct. 14, 2026 at 1:24 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
Operation BBQ Relief is continuing to serve free hot meals to people impacted by recent storms across Northwest Florida, with plans to stay in the area for the coming days.

Community

850 GOOD NEWS: NICU fighter competing for Baby of the Year

850 good news: Local NICU fighter competing for Baby of the Year

Updated: Oct. 7, 2026 at 10:24 AM CDT
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By Alyssa Dutton
Travis Davis, a Bay County toddler who spent about three months in the HCA Gulf Coast NICU after being born at 26 weeks, has been selected to compete in the Baby of the Year competition.

Live Shots with Shaun

Gates open at 6 p.m. CT Tuesday night

Central Panhandle Fair opens Tuesday in Bay County

Updated: Oct. 6, 2026 at 1:39 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom and Shaun Breaux
Gates open at 6 p.m. CT Tuesday night

Community

30a playhouse

Grease the Musical heads to Rosemary Beach this fall

Updated: Oct. 2, 2026 at 9:36 AM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
The Pink Ladies and T-Birds are headed to Rosemary Beach as “Grease the Musical” takes over St. Augustine Green.

Community

Five sea turtles were released into the Gulf as a crowd gathered to watch on Thursday.

Five sea turtles released into the Gulf after rehab

Updated: Oct. 1, 2026 at 8:27 PM CDT
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By Alyssa Dutton
Five sea turtles were released into the Gulf as a crowd gathered to watch on Thursday.

News

October’s Chapter Chat selection is “A Time of Witches” by Madeline Martin.

Chapter Chat: October’s pick is ‘A Time of Witches’ by Madeline Martin

Updated: Oct. 1, 2026 at 5:40 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
October’s Chapter Chat selection is “A Time of Witches” by Madeline Martin.

Community

Artificial reefs

PCB fishing rodeo

Updated: Sep. 30, 2026 at 11:53 AM CDT
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By Alyssa Dutton
The Bay County Artificial Reef Association’s PCB Fishing Rodeo is kicking off, with proceeds going toward building artificial reefs and funding marine education in local schools.

News

Wednesday is a scheduled PLC day for our staff, and there will be no school for students.

Reminder from Bay District Schools: No school for students Sept. 30

Updated: Sep. 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM CDT
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By Alexis Petrie
Wednesday is a scheduled PLC day for our staff, and there will be no school for students.

News

Here's how you can get involved

Historical society, UWF discuss preserving local archaeological sites

Updated: Sep. 25, 2026 at 6:43 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
Here's how you can get involved

News

Occupancy and room rates climbed year-over-year as visitors from all 50 states traveled beyond...

St. Joe Company reports hotel surge across Bay & Walton counties

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 6:48 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
Occupancy and room rates climbed year-over-year as visitors from all 50 states traveled beyond the traditional road-trip market.

Bay

"Songs That Inspired a Movement" event Saturday, Sept. 26

Singer-songwriter Corey Hall to perform at Gallery of Art 850

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 4:18 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
"Songs That Inspired a Movement" event Saturday, Sept. 26

News

Event set for Sept. 29 at Shaddai Shrine Temple in Panama City

Rooms with a Purpose to host Bunco Night fundraiser

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 3:40 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
Event set for Sept. 29 at Shaddai Shrine Temple in Panama City

News

Attendees will also get to hear from the first two homeowners of Habitat Village about how...

Habitat for Humanity of Bay County hosting 3rd annual Hammer Down fundraiser

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 12:47 PM CDT
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By Alexis Petrie
Attendees will also get to hear from the first two homeowners of Habitat Village about how affordable homeownership changed their families’ lives.

Community

Walton County Sheriff's Office

Walton County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scam impersonating deputy

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 9:52 AM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam after a caller impersonating a deputy targeted a local resident.

News

It’s Bay District Schools Wednesday!
This week Aimee Bright joins Allison Baker in the studio...

BDS Wednesday: What is the Bay Education Foundation?

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 8:04 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
It’s Bay District Schools Wednesday! This week Aimee Bright joins Allison Baker in the studio to talk about the Bay Education Foundation.

News

This allows harvest to remain open continuously from Oct. 9 through Oct. 22.

FWC adds 8 days to Gulf red snapper season

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 2:37 PM CDT
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By Alexis Petrie
This allows harvest to remain open continuously from Oct. 9 through Oct. 22.

Community

MENDING FOR MEMORIES

850 GOOD NEWS: Volunteers mend stuffed animals at Panama City Trash Market event

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 10:29 AM CDT
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By Alyssa Dutton
Local volunteers repaired stuffed animals during an event called “Mending for Memories,” organized by the Panama City Trash Market.

News

pink flamingo wearing sunglasses and breast cancer awareness necklace

Bay County Flamingo Challenge enters second year

Updated: Sep. 22, 2026 at 4:53 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
Month-long fundraising initiative supports breast cancer screenings

Community

PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE

Medical Monday: Don’t ignore leg pain; doctors warn early detection of peripheral artery disease is key

Updated: Sep. 21, 2026 at 11:19 AM CDT
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By Alyssa Dutton
When most people think about blocked arteries, the heart immediately comes to mind. However, blockages can occur throughout the body, including in the legs.

Community

SPRINGFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE TRUCK DONATION

Springfield Fire Department donates truck to Gulf Coast State College fire program

Updated: Sep. 18, 2026 at 9:29 PM CDT
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By Alyssa Dutton
The Springfield Fire Department is donating a fire truck to students in Gulf Coast State College’s fire program.

Community

The event features two nights of family fun with delicious food, Mutton’ Bustin’ and plenty of...

Washington County Sheriff’s Office Rodeo kicks off Friday night

Updated: Sep. 18, 2026 at 1:39 PM CDT
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By Alexis Petrie
The event features two nights of family fun with delicious food, Mutton’ Bustin’ and plenty of memories to be made.

News

This applies to the harvest of oysters, clams and mussels.

Westbay shellfish harvest area reopening on Friday at sunrise

Updated: Sep. 17, 2026 at 3:58 PM CDT
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By Alexis Petrie
This applies to the harvest of oysters, clams and mussels.

News

City officials say they have sought a formal legal opinion from City Attorneys Courtney...

City of Lynn Haven releases statement and legal memo ahead of special commission meeting

Updated: Sep. 16, 2026 at 2:48 PM CDT
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By Alexis Petrie
City officials say they have sought a formal legal opinion from City Attorneys Courtney Sinagra and Eric Krebs because of the questions that arose from Tinder’s resignation.

News

The message explains that issues with the building ultimately led their board of directors to...

Vue on 30a permanently closes citing water leaks and air quality issues

Updated: Sep. 14, 2026 at 5:34 PM CDT
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By Alexis Petrie
The message explains that issues with the building ultimately led their board of directors to close permanently.

News

Community members in Lynn Haven gathered on Thursday to honor the lives lost on September 11th.

Lynn Haven marks Sept. 11 with remembrance ceremony

Updated: Sep. 11, 2026 at 9:14 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
Community members in Lynn Haven gathered Thursday to honor the lives lost on September 11th.

Community

Limitless 21 down syndrome play group

850 GOOD NEWS: DeFuniak Springs family creates Down syndrome playgroup

Updated: Sep. 9, 2026 at 10:10 AM CDT
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By Alyssa Dutton
A DeFuniak Springs family created a playgroup called Limitless 21 to connect local children and families with Down syndrome after their daughter, Sophia, was born with the condition.

News

Hooters PCB shared a goodbye post on social media Monday afternoon.

Hooters closing its doors after decades in PCB

Updated: Sep. 7, 2026 at 3:14 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
Hooters shared a goodbye post on social media Monday afternoon.

News

Kenny Redd discusses September lineup

September events at the Historical Society of Bay County

Updated: Sep. 4, 2026 at 4:44 PM CDT
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By Alexis Petrie
Kenny Redd discusses September lineup

News

An exciting special to help local residents navigate those challenges with simple, practical,...

New TV special offers Gulf Coast homeowners practical renovation solutions

Updated: Sep. 3, 2026 at 4:42 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
An exciting special to help local residents navigate those challenges with simple, practical, and budget-friendly solutions will premiere on Sept 18.

News

The event runs from today through next Tuesday.

Bay County waives pet adoption fees for Labor Day event

Updated: Sep. 3, 2026 at 1:12 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
The event runs from today through next Tuesday.

Community

Jim Lawson and Joey Segovia join Allison Baker in studio to re-tell the historic story.

BDS Wednesday: 50th Anniversary of Bay High’s Football Championship Win

Updated: Sep. 2, 2026 at 5:24 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
Jim Lawson and Joey Segovia join Allison Baker in studio to re-tell the historic story.

News

SHELTER SPOTLIGHT: Meet Natalia

Shelter Spotlight: Meet Natalia

Updated: Sep. 2, 2026 at 1:08 PM CDT
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By Alexis Petrie
Anyone interested is encouraged to contact the shelter.
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