WBPC (95.1
FM) is an independently owned commercial
radio station licensed to
Ebro, Florida
Ebro is a town in Washington County, Florida, United States. The population was 270 at the 2010 census. As of 2018, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 275.
It is believed that the Spanish named the town, as there is an Ebro Rive ...
, with offices and studios located in
Panama City, Florida. WBPC airs a
classic hits music format, branded as "Beach 95.1", ''ABC News Now'' in morning drive, and is an affiliate of the
Crimson Tide Sports Network.
Other notable programming on Beach 95.1 includes "Rewind With Gary Bryan", Saturday mornings from 6-9am Central; "Powerline" with Jon Rivers, Sunday from 5 until 10am, "America's Greatest Hits," hosted by Scott Shannon, Sunday nights from 8-midnight. Beach 95.1 also broadcasts the praise and worship service of Lighthouse Church of Panama City, Sundays from 10-11am.
Beach 95.1's programming is streamed online at the station website, beach951.com, and is available via the TuneIn app and at www.tunein.com.
History
WBPC first went on air in 2005 as B·95, which primarily aired a
classic hits format. In 2009, WBPC was purchased by Beach Radio, Inc., from Bay Broadcasting, and its branding was changed to Beach 95.1.
Concurrent with the sale, veteran Panama City radio personalities Lisa Lynnette and David Nolin (now the station's Vice President of Operations and Programming, joined the station for midday and afternoon drive, respectively, joining longtime personality Jim Dooley, the morning drive host.
Tom Kent hosts the nighttime show on Beach 95.1. Lynnette left the station in March 2013, and Tori Shay took her place as midday host at that time. Dooley left in August 2015 and was replaced in morning drive by Wayne Gentry, also recognized as a local television meteorologist. On air hosts on Beach 95.1 now include Henry Brigmond in morning drive, and Nolin again in afternoons. Steve Kent and Jackie Newton host overnight and weekend programs.
External links
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BPC
BPC may refer to:
* Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation, a government tourism organization of Bangladesh
*'' Bâtiment de projection et de commandement'' (projection and command ship), the ''Mistral'' class of amphibious assault ships
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Classic hits radio stations in the United States
2005 establishments in Florida
Radio stations established in 2005
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