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Updated: 8 hours ago
|By WJHG Newsroom
A coalition of Black Lives Matter and other activists pushed back against Governor Ron DeSantis' proposal to increase penalties for violent protestors Tuesday.
Updated: 8 hours ago
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For Okaloosa County residents who may need to cover up their homes before rain later this week, storm supplies are available at two locations across the county.
Updated: 8 hours ago
|By Kellie Sanchez
The changes reflect the fact that some homes by the coastal dune lakes are already connected to a sewer system.
Updated: 8 hours ago
|By Kellie Sanchez
They now need help restocking their store, so they can get back to helping the community.
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Updated: 8 hours ago
|By Blake Brannon
Officials say the rate will stay the same as it did last year so the only increase the taxpayer will see is from growth in their home or businesses.
Updated: 9 hours ago
|By Olivia Michael
Board members agreed to continue Bay District School's partnership with PanCare for the 2020-2021 school year.
Updated: 11 hours ago
|By Chris Smith
The cool weather won't last much longer as the muggies and rain are return to the panhandle
Updated: 11 hours ago
|By Natalie Williams
A waterline in Panama City Beach near Thomas Drive broke and caused a massive hole.
Updated: 11 hours ago
|By Kellie Sanchez
Walton County officials also say people need to put their debris in front of their property because they will not come onto private property to pick it up.
Updated: 11 hours ago
|By WJHG Newsroom
Police say possible human remains were found outside of a funeral home Tuesday.
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Updated: 12 hours ago
|By Olivia Michael
Bay County may borrow an additional $50 million for Hurricane Michael recovery, pending county commission approval at its next meeting. The county has borrowed $250 million for Hurricane Michael recovery. To date it has repaid $150 million of that money.
Updated: 12 hours ago
It is called the Humble House in honor a couple that was instrumental in the recovery ministry at their church. The focus is to provide a long term recovery program based on the word of God and free of charge to those without the ability to pay. The faith based program is meant to restore the lives of the women in recovery and then mend the relationships with their families.
Updated: 12 hours ago
|By Jake Stofan
Florida’s child abuse hotlines saw a sharp drop off in calls while schools were closed due to the pandemic, but mental health calls increased.
Updated: 12 hours ago
|By WJHG Newsroom
Advisories have been issued for the Bid A Wee Beach (SP 4) location at 13601 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, the Panama City Beach Access #41 (SP 5) location at 11211 Front Beach Road, and the Carl Gray Park (SP 9) location on Collegiate Drive in Panama City.
Updated: 13 hours ago
|By WJHG Newsroom
A Defuniak Springs woman and her boyfriend were arrested after torture and abuse are discovered following a child’s death.
Updated: 13 hours ago
|By Olivia Michael
Superintendent Bill Husfelt says a concerning number of students simply aren’t logging on for their virtual classes. This comes as the district is searching to hire a Truancy Safety and Security Officer.
Updated: 13 hours ago
|By Sam Martello
More than a dozen bars and restaurants will be participating in this years Oktoberfest.
Updated: 13 hours ago
|By Blake Brannon
Officials say the higher rate is due to lost customers as well as longer drive times to the Steelfield Landfill due to the incinerator closing down.
Updated: 13 hours ago
|By WJHG Newsroom
Holmes County Sheriff’s deputies say they arrested one man after he stole catalytic converters from a car at an auto shop.
Updated: 14 hours ago
|By WJHG Newsroom
The former mayor of Port St. Joe has passed away at the age of 95.
Updated: 15 hours ago
|By Associated Press
The prospect that President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans will fill Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Supreme Court seat before the year is out has ignited a call for major changes on the court, including expanding the number of justices.
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By WJHG Newsroom
Tuesday morning around 6:00 a.m., a waterline broke off of Thomas Drive near the Pickle Patch.
Updated: 18 hours ago
|By WJHG Newsroom
Health officials say 13,579 people have died from the virus in the state.
Updated: 19 hours ago
|By WJHG Newsroom
A Mary Esther teen has been charged with manslaughter after deputies say he accidently shot his friend with a AK-47 when they were playing around with it.
Updated: 23 hours ago
|By WJHG Newsroom
A local zoo is lending some helping paws following hurricanes Laura and Sally.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2020 at 5:34 AM CDT
|By WJHG Newsroom
A Pensacola woman is dead after a three-vehicle crash in Walton County Monday evening.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2020 at 10:33 PM CDT
|By Blake Brannon
At Monday’s commission meeting, city leaders voted to approve the final budget and lower the millage rate.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2020 at 10:30 PM CDT
|By Natalie Williams
Washington County talks about damages from Hurricane Sally
Updated: Sep. 21, 2020 at 10:29 PM CDT
|By Olivia Michael
Bay County is no stranger to flooding, but Hurricane Sally resurfaced the issue that many are once again facing.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2020 at 9:51 PM CDT
|By Blake Brannon
One of the other key areas of the corridor designs is what to do with tattoo parlors and body alteration businesses.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2020 at 9:45 PM CDT
|By Chris Smith
Rain chances will be low the next couple of days before increasing later this week
Updated: Sep. 21, 2020 at 9:19 PM CDT
|By WJHG Newsroom
So far, the university has identified 1,428 cases since reopening for the fall semester, but in the latest report, positivity rates and case numbers appear to be trending downward.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2020 at 9:06 PM CDT
Officials with Gulf Power say they've essentially restored power to all customers impacted by Hurricane Sally.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2020 at 8:57 PM CDT
Several rural school districts in our area will receive funding to increase students' access to mental health and student support services and to enhance access to school and community-based providers.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2020 at 5:31 PM CDT
Junior League of Panama City is joining with the National Diaper Bank Network to conduct a diaper drive for Diaper Need Awareness Week.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2020 at 5:26 PM CDT
|By Mike Vasilinda
Florida-born Barbara Lagoa is one of four or five women President Donald Trump is considering for the U.S. Supreme Court.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2020 at 5:15 PM CDT
|By Gretchen Kernbach
The county was fast-acting, creating a brand new road off 395 through the woods and into a culdesac.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2020 at 4:22 PM CDT
|By WJHG Newsroom
Health officials say 13,480 people have died from the virus in the state.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2020 at 11:29 AM CDT
|By WJHG Newsroom
A Mobile, Alabama, man is facing charges in Holmes County after deputies say he led them on a brief chase Sunday morning.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2020 at 8:02 AM CDT
|By Chris Smith
Flooding will be a big story in the coming days on area rivers
Updated: Sep. 20, 2020 at 11:22 PM CDT
|By Natalie Williams
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Deputies reported that the Apalachicola River was supposed to crest at 21 feet but only crested at 19.75 feet and is still receding.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2020 at 9:01 PM CDT
|By Blake Brannon
Officials said the event brings in thousands of visitors every year and with that comes a boost in revenue for locals businesses.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2020 at 9:00 PM CDT
|By Blake Brannon
Officials with South Walton Turtle Watch said 34 turtle nests were still incubating when Hurricane Sally hit.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2020 at 2:43 PM CDT
|By WJHG Newsroom
Officials say the deputy was not injured in the struggle.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2020 at 7:14 PM CDT
|By Sam Martello
The survey allows the city to see what residents are looking for from the city.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2020 at 7:12 PM CDT
|By Sam Martello
Members of the LEAD Coalition were excited to help design park models for Panama City.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2020 at 7:10 PM CDT
|By Sam Martello
It is important to not litter on the beaches to prevent wildlife from eating dangerous trash.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2020 at 7:08 PM CDT
|By WJHG Newsroom
Officials say small buildings will need repairs before housing animals again.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2020 at 10:39 PM CDT
|By Grayson Jarvis
Despite the pandemic, more money was raised this year than last year.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2020 at 10:33 PM CDT
|By Grayson Jarvis
Draining standing water is the best way to mitigate mosquito reproduction.