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Updated: Jun. 11, 2020 at 5:21 PM CDT
|By Kellie Sanchez
According to a recent study by Visit South Walton, the percentage of consumers who feel it’s safe to travel now has doubled since late April.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2020 at 11:09 PM CDT
|By Kellie Sanchez
The first route for "GoWal”, the county's new bus transportation system, starts June 29th.
Updated: May. 29, 2020 at 1:24 AM CDT
|By Jarell Baker
Last year several hotels were working to recover from Hurricane Michael's devastation, but now some are finally reopening their doors and new ones are popping up as well.
Updated: May. 27, 2020 at 4:49 PM CDT
|By Olivia Michael
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport released its report for April showing only 6,000 passengers traveling through for that month. By comparison, April of 2019 saw just under 114,000 passengers travel through.
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Updated: May. 26, 2020 at 5:22 PM CDT
|By Olivia Michael
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport's executive director said airport traffic over Memorial Day weekend was down 60% percent, but calls it an improvement compared to April when traffic was down 95%.
Updated: May. 18, 2020 at 5:34 PM CDT
|By Julia Daniels
People from all over have flocked to the Gulf which has created quite an issue in terms of parking in Franklin County, specifically on St. George Island and Alligator Point.
Updated: May. 14, 2020 at 5:20 PM CDT
|By Olivia Michael
Despite COVID-19, officials with Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport say they've seen an increase in traffic coming through the airport.
Updated: May. 13, 2020 at 5:52 PM CDT
Okaloosa County Officials say public transit will resume Monday, May 18.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2020 at 8:47 PM CDT
|By Gretchen Kernbach
Thousands of people would have been on the beach this weekend for SandJam Fest.
Updated: Apr. 23, 2020 at 11:32 PM CDT
|By Kellie Sanchez
The Board of County Commissioners will vote on Tuesday to open the beaches, amid COVID-19.
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Updated: Apr. 17, 2020 at 9:48 AM CDT
State Road 77 just south of Cane Mill Road in Washington County will be restricted to one lane Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24 as crews perform drainage and roadway work.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2020 at 2:38 AM CDT
|By Jarell Baker
Visit Panama City Beach is launching a new plan to keep loyal Panama City Beach visitors interested in coming to the panhandle after the COVID-19 outbreak.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2020 at 7:42 PM CDT
|By Julia Daniels
Usually in April, travelers would be flocking to area beaches; however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, travel is at an all time low.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2020 at 7:32 PM CDT
|By Julia Daniels
With leaders all over the world pushing people to stay at home, many travel agencies have been busy canceling trips.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2020 at 5:44 PM CDT
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a new checkpoint on Interstate 95.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2020 at 11:08 AM CDT
According to the Executive Director of the airport, Parker McClellan, the number of passengers in the airport has decreased dramatically. McClellan says, typically during this time of the year there is anywhere from 1500 to 1800 passengers a day, but now there's only been about 300 passengers.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2020 at 2:15 AM CDT
|By Jarell Baker
Tourism officials say they’re putting the community’s health first and hope to find ways to bounce back when the outbreak is over.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2020 at 12:43 AM CDT
|By Jarell Baker
While many are raising concerns about the coronavirus, spring breakers are taking it easy and the outbreak doesn't affect their plans.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2020 at 6:12 PM CDT
|By Olivia Michael
ECP Airport officials are making sure to closely follow CDC and Department of Health guidelines to ensure the safety of travelers amid coronavirus concerns.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2020 at 4:50 PM CDT
|By Brooke Richardson
With no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Bay County, officials want to remind everyone Panama City Beach is still open.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2020 at 5:28 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
Part of their rebranding will focus on getting kids and families outside.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2020 at 4:59 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
The Seaside Institute's Transportation Expo is February 6-8.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2020 at 5:47 PM CST
|By Gretchen Kernbach
No alcohol will be allowed on the beach during the month of March and this is the first spring break season police are allowed to fine or arrest those who get in the water while double red flags are flying.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2020 at 1:01 AM CST
|By Jarell Baker
Summer is still several months away, but Jackson County is getting a head start in turning their community into a popular vacation destination now.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2020 at 6:26 PM CST
|By Grayson Jarvis
The airport is looking to pave its overflow lot.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2020 at 1:10 AM CST
|By Jarell Baker
Some locals shared their thoughts about transportation in our area tonight during the Bay County Transportation Planning Organization's open house.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2020 at 4:35 PM CST
|By Jarell Baker
The new owner of the Greyhound Bus Station property says Greyhound officials plan to move out of the building and to a new location within the next two to three months.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2020 at 9:32 PM CST
|By Jarell Baker
Parker City Officials say they're working out a plan with a company in Houston to purchase and rebuild the La Brisa Inn.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2020 at 5:50 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
An increase in tourists is helping local businesses.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2019 at 6:02 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
Florida Highway Patrol says it's important to make a plan ahead of time.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2019 at 1:44 PM CST
Keeping in touch with your airline is key to being aware of changes to your itinerary. Expect weather delays in many parts of the country.
Updated: Dec. 18, 2019 at 1:24 PM CST
Air travelers are reminded to allow extra time to get to the airport and allow for possible weather delays en route or at their destination. Most of all be patient.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2019 at 10:22 AM CST
A new flight is coming to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in the summer.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2019 at 2:14 AM CST
|By Jarell Baker
Many will be traveling out town to spend Thanksgiving with family members, but AAA officials say gas prices in the state could to rise up 5 to 10 cents this week.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2019 at 9:58 AM CST
More nonstop flights are coming to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2019 at 12:43 AM CST
|By Jarell Baker
It's getting colder up north which means snowbirds are beginning to fly south for the winter.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2019 at 9:06 PM CST
|By Blake Brannon
While officials say they don't have the exact passenger numbers just yet, they aren't going into the holidays blind.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2019 at 6:48 PM CST
|By Blake Brannon
AAA officials want drivers to get their vehicles inspected and serviced before hitting the road this Thanksgiving.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2019 at 12:03 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
The new building will be located just south of the bay, on southbound Highway 331.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2019 at 12:47 PM CST
ECP covered parking will be closed for repairs during January 2020 for about three weeks.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2019 at 12:44 AM CST
|By Jarell Baker
More housing and businesses are coming to panama city beach which may be good for the local economy, but bad for local traffic, especially on back beach road.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2019 at 12:22 PM CDT
Double digit growth in passenger travel is reported at Northwest Florida International Airport .
Updated: Oct. 25, 2019 at 1:24 AM CDT
|By Jarell Baker
Redevelopment of Front Beach Road has gone on for years and now, many are saying it's taking up too much time and money which is why Panama City Beach and Bay County officials are making plans to finish the project.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2019 at 3:12 AM CDT
|By Jarell Baker
"Bay County is known for being a tourism hotspot but in the wake of Hurricane Michael visitors don't have as many choices when it comes to where to stay.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2019 at 11:46 PM CDT
|By Jarell Baker
After nearly a year, the Florida Department of Transportation will reopen the roadway on Tuesday.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2019 at 8:07 AM CDT
|By Jarell Baker
There is a heavy flow of traffic just about everywhere in Bay County, but especially near the Hathaway Bridge. FDOT believes opening the new flyover will help.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2019 at 10:09 AM CDT
The Panama City Police Department and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is partnering together for the Labor Day holiday to get drunk drivers off the roads.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2019 at 11:04 PM CDT
|By Jarell Baker
Bay County officials say nearly half of their shelters were damaged or destroyed because of Hurricane Michael which is why they're working with FEMA and others to make improvements at the stops.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2019 at 3:53 PM CDT
The Mid-Bay Bridge in Okaloosa County is now open to more vehicles, but some restrictions still remain.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2019 at 10:45 PM CDT
|By Jarell Baker
The first nonstop flight from Kansas City landed at the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport Saturday afternoon.