About Us
OUR MISSION
To ignite curiosity, enrich minds, and cultivate relationships within the Emerald Coast Community through our high-quality, thought-provoking content that educates, entertains, and informs.
OUR VALUES
RESPECT: We honor the unique contributions of every individual, valuing the variety of experiences and perspectives that enrich our team and community.
CREATIVITY: We encourage fresh ideas, embrace change, and pursue innovative collaborations to continuously enhance the experiences we provide.
INTEGRITY: We uphold the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and authenticity, fostering trust in everything we do.
COMMITMENT: We are dedicated to serving the evolving needs of the Emerald Coast community with intention, passion, and purpose.
WHO WE ARE
A member of the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network, we are Emerald Coast’s NPR station broadcasting local, statewide, and national news through public radio programming from the campus of Gulf Coast State College. Our on-air personalities engage listeners through national and locally produced shows that provide insight into the local community and broader issues facing Florida and the nation.
WKGC 90.7 FM and HD is a public radio station located at Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, Florida. WKGC FM license is held by the board of trustees for the college. For inquiries, you can contact WKGC here. WKGC staff is as follows:
Ryan L. Terry
Director of Broadcast and Production
WKGC Public Radio / Gulf Coast State College
Charles Hilton Center for Advanced Technology and Hospitality Management – CHC 118
5230 West U.S. Highway 98
Panama City, FL 32401
Email: rterry2@gulfcoast.edu
Phone: 850.769-1551 ext. 5886
Walter Hale
WKGC - Assistant Manager of Radio Production and Broadcasting
WKGC Public Radio / Gulf Coast State College
Charles Hilton Center for Advanced Technology and Hospitality Management – ATC 314
5230 West U.S. Highway 98
Panama City, FL 32401
Phone: 850.873.3507
Karen Morris
WKGC- Radio Production Assistant, Host of The Blend
WKGC Public Radio / Gulf Coast State College
Charles Hilton Center for Advanced Technology and Hospitality Management – ATC 314
5230 West U.S. Highway 98
Panama City, FL 32401
Email: kmorris15@gulfcoast.edu
Angela Small
WKGC- Radio Production Assistant, Host of Urban AC
WKGC Public Radio / Gulf Coast State College
Charles Hilton Center for Advanced Technology and Hospitality Management – ATC 314
5230 West U.S. Highway 98
Panama City, FL 32401
Email: asmall2@gulfcoast.edu
Steven Youngblood
WKGC - Chief Engineer
WKGC Public Radio / Gulf Coast State College
Charles Hilton Center for Advanced Technology and Hospitality Management – ATC 314
5230 West U.S. Highway 98
Panama City, FL 32401
Phone: 850.769.1551 ext. 5859