Panama City Florida News

Shelters Opening for Ida Landfall

List of open shelters in our area. more »

Nov/9/09 10:21 AM

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By Steven Norris

Tropical Storm Ida Closings

Click here for all of the latest information regarding closures caused by Tropical Storm Ida. Updated 4:06p.m. more »

Nov/8/09 6:41 PM

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By WKRG Staff

Child Struck, Killed In Bus Stop Crash

A six-year-old girl has died after she was hit by a car while walking to a Panhandle bus stop with her 9-year-old brother. more »

Oct/28/09 1:29 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by My God is my judge: OMG, This is a sad sad situation for the parents and the big brother. My prayers go out for this family, students, and friends. 1 Responses »

Tropical Storm Claudette Hits Florida

1st Storm to Come Ashore in 2009; Weakened to Tropical Depression more »

Aug/17/09 10:11 AM

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By CBS/AP

Pickup Truck Hits Utility Pole and Bursts Into Flames

25 year old Tiffany Harrison of Panama City Beach was killed. more »

Jun/15/09 9:24 AM

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By Jamie Burch

Obama Wants Quick Confimation of FEMA Nominee

With hurricane season fast approaching the White House is requesting a quick confirmation of Obama's nomination to head FEMA, Craig Fugate. more »

May/6/09 2:18 PM

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By Associated Press

Finding A Job…

In a News 5 Special Report we show you the best tips on how to land that perfect job. more »

May/5/09 10:08 PM

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By Mel Showers

Bizarre Cobia Fishing Trip

Georgia man falls overboard near Panama City Beach; boat ends up in Fort Morgan, Alabama. FULL TEXT OF NEWS RELEASE more »

Apr/21/09 1:59 PM

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By Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Comment by StretchyMouse: I bet he doesn’t let anyone borrow his boat again. view »

Three People Drown At Florida Panhandle Beaches

Authorities say two swimmers and a kayaker drowned off Panhandle beaches over the Easter weekend. more »

Apr/13/09 12:19 PM

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By The Associated Press

Singer Charged With Domestic Battery

Country music star Doug Stone faces domestic battery charges following an altercation with his son at a Panama City Beach resort. more »

Apr/9/09 2:41 PM

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By The Associated Press

Man Threw Pipe Bombs At Dolphins

A Panama City fishing captain was sentenced to two years in prison after admitting he threw pipe bombs at dolphins to frighten them from his fishing lines. more »

Mar/25/09 12:59 PM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by bamalover: It disgusts me that these boat captains do that. We are in the dolphins territory out there. I am glad that he got 2 years wish it would of been more! 3 Responses »

Spring Breaker Found Dead In Ditch Near Beach

A woman said she thought the man fell from the balcony of a nearby condo, but police say that's unlikely. The nearest balcony is 25-30 feet from where the body was found. more »

Mar/18/09 5:38 PM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by SoYouWillKnow: So sorry to hear about this young man. Prayers for his family and friends! 9 Responses »

Spring Breaker Falls On Face

Panama City Beach Police say a 20-year old from Crossville, Tennessee fell, face first, from a Motel roof. more »

Mar/12/09 8:02 AM

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By Associated Press

Comment by kmack3240: there have been a lot of negative thoughts about spring breaks here but i was in panama city this spring break and it wasnt as bad as people are making… 33 Responses »

Caught A Whopper?

Share a photo of your big catch with WKRG News 5 This Morning and you could win a free lunch! more »

Feb/28/09 4:42 AM

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By Jennifer Rogers

Got Fish? Get Lunch!

Share a photo of your big catch with WKRG News 5 This Morning and you could win a free lunch! more »

Feb/27/09 4:04 AM

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By Jennifer Rogers

Show Off Your Big Catch!

Send a photo of your Whopper of a fish and you could win a Whopper Meal! more »

Feb/25/09 7:10 AM

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By Jennifer Rogers

Fairhope Honored by “Southern Living” Magazine

"Southern Living" names Fairhope one of the best small towns in the South. more »

Jan/8/09 6:35 PM

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By Pat Peterson

Storms & Poor Planning Cause Deadly Plane Crash

The plane crashed in a remote section of the Panhandle two years ago killing four members of a Panama City family and a Fort Walton beach pilot. more »

Dec/30/08 11:43 PM

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By The Associated Press

Florida Woman Fired For Saying ‘Merry Christmas’

Tonia Thomas says she was fired because she greeted callers with "Merry Christmas" instead of "Happy Holidays." more »

Dec/29/08 11:33 AM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by kjunlad: What made the Christmas Holiday a holiday to begin with? Christ! I will say “Merry Christmas” no matter what. What ever happen to freedom of… 5 Responses »