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BBIA breaks ground on scholarship home for 2026 Parade of Homes
1+ hour, 7+ min ago (199+ words) PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Construction is officially underway on a special home that will be featured in the 2026 Parade of Homes, with every dollar earned from it going toward scholarships for students pursuing careers in the construction trades. Through…...
Florida Panhandle Marine Institute announces new waterfront location
5+ hour, 2+ min ago (42+ words) Florida Panhandle Marine Institute announces new waterfront location'WJHG Florida Panhandle Marine Institute announces new waterfront location "Go Red for Women" Day raises awareness for heart disease in women Girl Scout troops gather for cookie mega drop at HCA Florida Gulf…...
THE HISTORY OF ROSENWALD HIGH SCHOOL
16+ hour, 1+ min ago (37+ words) THE HISTORY OF ROSENWALD HIGH SCHOOL'WJHG THE HISTORY OF ROSENWALD HIGH SCHOOL 7+ Chapter Chat: Loretta Ellsworth | Historical Fiction & "The Jilted Countess" 100K donated to FSU Panama City to bridge healthcare gap in the area...
Bay District Schools launches firefighter training program for high school students
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (284+ words) BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Bay District high school students interested in becoming firefighters will soon be able to start that process early. "We're going to be doing a pilot program at Rutherford High School," said Superintendent Mark McQueen, "students…...
BDS WEDNESDAY: School Counseling Week
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (94+ words) Its Bay District Schools Wednesday and this week we're discussing the districts School Counseling Week. Deputy Superintendent Denise Kelley joins NewsChannel 7's Barry Lowin in studio to share what ... PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Its Bay District Schools Wednesday and…...
Rutherford Robotics Team advances to State Championship
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (410+ words) PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The "McGavin" is not a video game; it's a robot completely built by Rutherford High School students. This year, that robot is taking them further than any Bay County robotics team has gone before. Meet…...
Florida to require English-only driver license exams starting February 6
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (215+ words) BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Starting February 6, Florida will only administer driver's license exams in English, eliminating multilingual testing options for non-English speakers. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is implementing the new policy for all…...
North Bay Haven Charter Academy closed due to water main break
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (137+ words) PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - North Bay Haven Charter Academy will be closed today, February 2nd, due to an unforeseen water main break. In a Facebook post, the school announced students grades K-2 ... PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - North Bay Haven Charter…...
BDS Wednesday: VPK Registration and Enrollment
1+ week, 2+ day ago (75+ words) BDS Wednesday: VPK Registration and Enrollment'wjhg.com PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - It's Bay District Schools Wednesday and this week we're discussing VPK Registration and Enrollment. Brooke Powell with the Early Learning Coalition of NWF joins NewsChannel 7's Allison Baker…...
Bay District Schools upgrades security equipment to keep students safe
1+ week, 3+ day ago (177+ words) BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Bay District Schools is making sure students stay safe by ensuring security equipment stays up to date. The school district recently installed new security cameras, locks, and access control at Cherry Street and Parker Elementary…...