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The Governor Stone Embarks on a New Journey

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.

  Posted On May 22, 2022
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5th Annual Red Tie Ball

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.

  Posted On May 21, 2022
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#TessSTRONG Food Truck Fest to Support Mother’s Against Drunk Driving

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.

  Posted On May 20, 2022
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FSU PC Partners With BDS for ASCENT Program

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

  Posted On May 11, 2022
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Governor Stone to be Rebuilt at St. Andrews Elementary School

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.

  Posted On May 10, 2022
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Semi-Pro Soccer Returns to Bay County

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

  Posted On May 8, 2022
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Kentucky Derby Party Raises Money for Local Youth

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.

  Posted On May 8, 2022
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St. Andrews Farmers Market Kicks Things Off at New Location

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – The Market at St. Andrews celebrated more than its 18 birthday Saturday morning. It held its first farmer’s market at Oaks by the Bay Park in Panama City. It used to be in the parking lot of the C.S.S. Yacht Basin along Beck Avenue. Management said the new location will allow for less wind and more space, parking, and greenery for people and pets alike. “On Saturdays, it gives families a pretty cost-friendly thing to do for a few hours,” said Kelsey Douds, the Market Manager for the Market at St. Andrews. “It’s a safe place to hang out.”

  Posted On May 7, 2022
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Asian and Pacific Islander Art Exhibit Opens Friday

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — The Panama City Center of the Arts opened an Asian and Pacific Islander art exhibit on Friday. The work is a collection of Asian and Pacific artifacts from people who live in Bay County. The exhibit features Chinese and Japanese watercolor paintings, textiles from Kazakhstan and Nepal and outfits and dolls from Korea.

  Posted On May 7, 2022
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Local Taco Truck Celebrates One Year Anniversary on Cinco de Mayo

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — This Cinco de Mayo is the one-year anniversary of the opening of a local taco truck. Buddies Seth Carpenter and Ian Weber are celebrating the special milestone. “Thought about who else would do it with me… Got Ian to help out and he’s been doing great, so we’ve just been running it together and things have been going fairly smoothly,” Carpenter said. “Especially for a first year, a lot of learning experiences, but we’re getting there slowly but surely.”

  Posted On May 7, 2022
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Stores Gear Up For ‘Free Comic Book Day’ Saturday

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — Comic book fans and collectors of all ages are in for a treat Saturday. It’s the 20th annual ‘Free Comic Book Day’. There will be comics for young readers, teens and adults at Comic Emporium, Arena Comics and at the Bay County Public Library. The comic shops will have comics available on a first come first serve basis. The library will have blind bags containing several age-appropriate comics.

  Posted On May 6, 2022
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