Dekevion Gause

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Technical Media Producer at WJHG-TV (Panama City Beach, FL)

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Panama City Rescue Mission celebrates year of recovery and service at annual banquet

4 days ago | wjhg.com | Dekevion Gause

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Saving lives doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes, it’s a meal, a bed, or a second chance. The Panama City Rescue Mission marked another year of life-changing work at its annual banquet dinner, honoring the supporters and stories that make its mission possible.
Gulf Coast Jam evacuates venue due to nearby lightning strikes

1 week ago | wjhg.com | Dekevion Gause

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The weather hasn’t exactly been cooperative this week and it has disrupted several big events around town. Yesterday, Gulf Coast Jam had to cancel four acts due to a passing storm, and today brought more weather-related trouble. A few hours into the second day of the four-day music festival another round of storms passed through Bay County, causing an evacuation. Although the rain was minimal, officials were concerned about lightning strikes in the area.
Gulf Coast Jam delayed on opening day, but the show goes on

1 week ago | wjhg.com | Dekevion Gause

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Heavy rain Thursday morning forced organizers to delay the start of Gulf Coast Jam, canceling several early performances. But by the afternoon, the skies cleared, and the show was back on track. The country music festival, which draws thousands to Panama City Beach each year, postponed its opening acts after monitoring the forecast with local officials and meteorologists. Organizers cited safety concerns for both performers and attendees in making the call.
17-year staple in Panama City Beach will close its doors on May 31st

1 week ago | wtvy.com | Dekevion Gause

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - After being invited to perform in our area over two decades ago. Todd Herendeen is vacating the building with his name. For 23 years, Todd Herendeen has performed in Panama City Beach. With 17 of those years at the Tod Herendeen Theater on Front Beach Road. He and his band have performed more than 600 times on that stage creating memories he will never forget. But unfortunately, all good things must come to an end.
17-year staple in Panama City Beach will close its doors on May 31st

1 week ago | wjhg.com | Dekevion Gause

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - After being invited to perform in our area over two decades ago. Todd Herendeen is vacating the building with his name. For 23 years, Todd Herendeen has performed in Panama City Beach. With 17 of those years at the Tod Herendeen Theater on Front Beach Road. He and his band have performed more than 600 times on that stage creating memories he will never forget. But unfortunately, all good things must come to an end.
Expect partial road closure on West Beach Drive

1 week ago | wjhg.com | Dekevion Gause

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - During the Panama City commission meeting Tuesday evening, city leaders voted unanimously to partially close West Beach Drive from Frankfort Avenue to just west of Foster Avenue. Cars will still have access to Foster, Author, and Calhoun streets, but eastbound traffic will hit a dead end. The closure addresses speeding through the landmark neighborhood as drivers try to bypass slow traffic.
Two Panama City Leaders give farewell speech in their final commission meeting

1 week ago | wjhg.com | Dekevion Gause

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City Mayor Michael Rohan and Ward 1 Commissioner Jenna Haligas said their goodbyes as they prepared to leave the commission. For Haligas, it was an emotional farewell, with tears streaming down her face as she received support from residents and a historic downtown street sign bearing her name. She reflected on her eight years in office, calling it an amazing experience she won’t take for granted, through all the highs and lows.
Millions of people expected to be on the move this Memorial Day Weekend

1 week ago | wjhg.com | Dekevion Gause

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - We’re now in that busy summer season, and the world’s most beautiful beaches are expected to attract millions again this year. According to AAA, this Memorial Day Weekend is projected to be the busiest one yet in the United States. The roadside assistance company estimates 45.1 million people will be on the move this weekend, a majority traveling by car and flight.
Florida’s second oldest high school graduates its 100th class

2 weeks ago | wjhg.com | Dekevion Gause

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Graduation season is a special moment for schools and students around the area. But, for one local high school, this year will be even more memorable. Bay High School celebrated the graduation of its 100th class — honoring a century of legacy while the class of 2025 begins one of its own.
New Apartment complex opens in South Walton as area continues to grow

2 weeks ago | wjhg.com | Dekevion Gause

SANTA ROSA, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - More people are choosing to move to the sunshine state every year. Which has led to new developments across the panhandle. Over in Walton County, people are now starting to see a lot more houses and apartment complexes being built. And if you’ve ever visited the area you understand why. From 2010 to 2022, the population in Walton County grew from 50 thousand people to over 80 thousand. Showing a 50% increase according to usafacts.org.