PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – In an effort to bridge the gap between old and new, Panama City officials said they’re one step closer to a modernized Martin Theater. City officials, engineers, and the public met Thursday during a public workshop to discuss interior renovation design updates for the historic downtown building.
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Panama City commissioners and the public saw Phase I of the new Panama City Performing Arts and Events Center for the first time during a Thursday public workshop.
BAY COUNTY — Bay County transportation officials are shifting gears to fight food insecurity. Bay Town Trolley has partnered with Feeding the Gulf Coast for the “Drive Out Hunger” initiative, setting up food donation boxes throughout the county. The initiative was started last year and gathered enough food and money to donate 26,000 meals to families in need. The donation boxes will be available through June 10, with the goal being to support those struggling in the community and assist with the increased food need leading into the summer months and hurricane season.
BAY COUNTY — The county is reeling in the benefits from one of its major projects. Bay County’s artificial reef program has made steady progress in helping protect wildlife and bringing back for divers and fishermen the natural ecosystem that was damaged by the BP oil spill in 2010 and Hurricane Michael in 2018
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – The St. Andrews community witnessed history in the making Sunday afternoon. The Governor Stone had her ribbon cutting ceremony at St. Andrew School along Bayview Ave. in Panama City. The ceremony served as the starting point for the schooner’s reconstruction efforts. This historic vessel holds a special place in the Gulf Coast community.
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Saturday night was the night to grab your dancing shoes and hit the dance floor. Basic Northwest Florida hosted their 5th Annual Red Tie Ball. The organization told NewsChannel 7 they have faced setbacks in the past few years due to Hurricane Michael and COVID but they were back this year. The president and CEO said more than 250 tickets were sold.
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB)– After almost a year of recovering from a tragic car crash that police tell us involved a drunk driver, News 13’s Tess Rowland is celebrating the milestone in her recovery by hosting a local food truck competition that benefits the local community. The #TessStrong Food Truck Fest will take place on May 21 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Carl Grey Park.
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Saturday, McKenzie Park will play host to the Discover Asia event which will give you an inside look at Asian culture. Discover Asia will run from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will feature a wide variety of vendors and exotic Asian cuisine.
ST.ANDREWS, Fla. (WMBB) — St. Andrews Marina was full of people participating in the 25th Annual Blessing of the Fleet on Saturday morning. The event included a fish fry to raise money for Second Chance of Northwest Florida and a celebration of the end of winter with the Burning of the Socks.
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – The Miller gallery will include a variety of Asian art pieces, ranging from textiles and scrolls of art to common household items to celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander heritage.
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – House of Hope Outreach Ministry is hosting a Day of Hope this weekend with a community health fair. It will be from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 14 at the House of Hope Outreach Ministry at 1700 E. 11th Street.
BAY COUNTY Fla. (WMBB) – It’s going to be a busy summer on the FSU Panama City campus. The college is partnering with Bay District Schools on a new program that will provide public school students with Career Technology Education certifications. It’s called ASCENT and it will benefit both students and teachers. “Information technology degree focusing on career-related fields, specifically focusing on Cybersecurity and STEAM related fields,” ASCENT program manager Suzanne Remedies
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — A historical sailing schooner that was damaged during Hurricane Michael is officially being rebuilt. Panama City commissioners approved the short-term lease of the St. Andrews School pavilion for the Governor Stone rebuild project. Friends of the Governor Stone, Inc. has spent the last three years raising $150,000 to obtain a $1.5 million dollar FEMA Historical Grant to rebuild the boat.
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — The Florida Roots semi-pro soccer team held its first game of the 2022 NPSL season against Tallahassee at Tommy Oliver Stadium. The Roots play 14 games this year, in its second season. Last year they went 1-11-2. But this season ownership has overhauled the entire team with new players and coaching staff
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – The second annual Hats and Horses charity benefit put on by VBA design to help raise funds for Club 360 took place Saturday. “We wanted to do something to benefit club 360 and it seemed like a great situation, a great excuse to have a Kentucky Derby party and watch the race,” VBA Design owner Victoria Williams said. The afternoon event looked like your standard Kentucky Derby party.