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Public Radio Vibes for the Emerald Coast

WKGC 90.7 FM is the Emerald Coast’s local public radio station, broadcasting from Gulf Coast State College in Panama City. Through music, local voices, student opportunity, and trusted public service, WKGC connects and celebrates the community we serve. WKGC was the area’s first HD station and continues to lead the way in digital technology. WKGC continues to bring you local shows from right here in the Florida Panhandle. 

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Student-Founded. Community-Focused. Built for Connection.

WKGC Public Media began with the vision of Gulf Coast students and continues to grow as a place where media, music, education, and community meet. Broadcasting from Gulf Coast State College, WKGC serves the Emerald Coast with locally connected programming, public radio service, and real-world learning opportunities for the next generation of media creators.

Serving Florida Panhandle

Serving the Emerald Coast, including Bay, Gulf, Calhoun, Jackson, Liberty, Washington, Walton, Holmes, and Franklin Counties, with the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN).

Headquartered at WUFT-FM/TV on the campus of the University of Florida, FPREN broadcasts critical weather, safety, and evacuation information to help protect residents during storms, hurricanes, and other emergency events.

FPREN’s staff of meteorologists and multimedia producers create content 24/7 on all media platforms. Content and programming is provided in live or preproduced form to public media stations and their online platforms for distribution under local brands.

Emergency information is also delivered via our Florida Storms mobile app. This FREE app provides geo-targeted live forecasts, offers information about evacuation routes and shelters, and livestreams local public radio broadcasts.

Support the Sound of Our Community

Your support helps WKGC continue bringing music, local voices, public service, and student media opportunities to listeners across the Emerald Coast. Contributions strengthen our ability to inform, entertain, educate, and connect the community through radio, digital media, live programming, and local storytelling.
Connected to the Emerald Coast

WKGC is more than a radio signal. Through live local music, community conversations, station events, and student media experiences, we are building stronger connections between the airwaves, the classroom, and the people we serve.

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Sound Sessions

 Discover local artists, live performances, interviews, and music-centered conversations recorded and shared from WKGC Public Media.
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Community Voices

 Stay connected to local events, partnerships, cultural stories, and conversations happening across the Emerald Coast.
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Student Media Experience

WKGC supports hands-on learning opportunities that help students build skills in broadcasting, journalism, digital media, production, social media, and podcasting.

Partner with WKGC Public Media

Connect your business or organization with an Emerald Coast audience that values local music, education, arts, culture, and community service. Underwriting and community partnerships help WKGC continue delivering meaningful public media while giving local organizations an opportunity to be recognized for their support.