Bay County, FL

Panama City, FL

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - For the first time in 12 years, Panama City has a new person in the mayor’s seat. Dr. Michael Rohan, better known as ‘Doc,’ officially took his oath today. Many of Panama City’s law enforcement and other local officials attended the ceremony....

Panama City Mayor sworn in during inauguration

Panama City Beach, FL

Mexico Beach, FL

It's sold out now, but some lucky folks won some free tickets today thanks to Peoples First Insurance. NC7's Allison Baker was there for the parking lot party. Guam is recovering after a super typhoon hit the island this week, wind gusts reaching close to 200 miles per hour, devastating the area.

Rick Scott in Mexico Beach

Guam is recovering after a super typhoon hit the island this week, wind gusts reaching close to 200 miles per hour, devastating the area. Hurricane season starts in just few days, and its important for residents to have a plan. That's why U.S. Senator Rick Scott took a trip to Mexico Beach on Friday.

Gulf Coast Jam parking lot party

Lynn Haven, FL

Lynn Haven cheer coach arrest

Drier, less humid air is moving into NWFL and could last through the upcoming holiday weekend. The Panama City Beach City Council approved the fire, CRA, and stormwater assessment projects this morning. This week’s Golden Apple Award winner is Alex Hall. Updated: 16 hours ago. This week's Golden Apple...

Faces: Dr. John Savage

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City Police said they need your help in winning grant money through the Aftermath K-9 program. Aftermath is a program that handles crime scene clean-ups, but they also have a branch that promotes K-9 programs throughout the country. Last year, the police department’s K-9...

Panama City Police ask community to help K-9 program win grant money

Lake Powell Runoff Issues

Learning a new burger recipe for Memorial Day on NewsChannel 7 Today. Drier, less humid air is moving into NWFL and could last through the upcoming holiday weekend.

Panama City Beach assessment projects

The rain is exiting and the sun will return as we head into the holiday weekend. For the first time in 12 years, Panama City has a new person in the mayor's seat. Dr. Michael Rohan, better known as Doc, officially took the reigns today.

Walton County EMS helps jail officer's mom

Niceville, FL

NICEVILLE, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Newschannel 7 highlights an overcomer of addiction in the Freedom Friday segment. If you’ve ever been in a bad romance, you might relate to this week’s overcomer. “I went to prison for him,” Celeste Johnson says using meth to be more intimate with her...

FREEDOM FRIDAY: Celeste Johnson

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - If looking for a new experience in a beautiful environment, join the Karma Shack from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 28 at their monthly art market. The market, held once a month, focuses on the holistic community center and is located at the...

Join this holistic experience at the Zen Monthly Art Market

Florida State

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -It’s time to embrace your inner child this weekend for the Florida Panhandle Toy Expo. The event will be taking place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be held at the Travelodge Event Center, located at 203 Shalimar Street,...

Florida Panhandle Toy Expo this weekend

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Bay District Schools officials stopped by NewsChannel 7 to talk about their parent portal. BDS’s Tim Breckenridge said parents need to make sure they keep their contact information updated on the portal. For more information about the portal watch the interview attached to this story.

BDS Parent Portal

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -I LOVE SUGAR is celebrating 10 years of its unique candy experience. On June 1 the Pier Park location will be hosting several events throughout the day to celebrate the sweet occasion. The event will include games, giveaways, candy tastings, a DJ, balloon animals, and more.

I LOVE SUGAR company celebrating 10th anniversary

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Many will flock to the beaches across the Panhandle for Memorial Day weekend. But an increase in visitors also means more traffic on the roadways. This is why you might see more Florida Highway Patrol Troopers out and about over the next few days. “There’s a...

FHP is reminding the public to drive safe during the holiday weekend

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Today, Panama City celebrated the grand re-opening of the Woods Ball Field on E. 14th Street. The field has been around since the 1940s but is now completely renovated. The renovation included re-construction of the in-field, dugouts, new sod, and concession stands. Panama City’s Quality...

Panama City celebrates the grand re-opening of Woods Ball Field

Georgia State

Ebro, FL

EBRO, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - What if you heard about an Antarctic exploring politician that moved to the river swamps of Ebro to open a backwoods dental office? Sounds far out there, doesn’t it? But that’s the life of Dr. John Savage, one of the area’s most well-known dentists.

The Unbelievable Life of Dr. John Savage on the Choctawhatchee River

Marianna, FL

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Southern Lights Talent Competition is wrapping up its auditions for this year. You have until May 31st to submit your audition videos. The host of the competition, Charlie Dykes, said this year there will be more prizes than ever from up to $10,000, recording deals, studio time, Chipola scholarships, a video deal, and an audience choice award.

Southern Lights’ Talent Competition auditions period ending soon

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - It’s going to be a beautiful night tonight in NWFL w/lows in the upper 50s inland and low to mid 60s at the coast. Skies will be mostly clear. Winds will be NE at 5-10 mph. On Saturday skies will be sunny w/highs in the low 80s. Winds will be NE at 10-15 mph. Lows Sunday AM will be in the mid 50s inland and near 60 at the coast. Highs Sunday will be in the low 80s w/mid 80s likely by Memorial Day.

Weekend Forecast

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - This week’s Golden Apple winner is Alex Hall from University Academy in Panama City. Ms. Hall, the kindergarten teacher who students adore, said, “It is very surprising and unexpected, but I am honored.”. She was nominated for always inspiring her kids to be...

This week’s Golden Apple Award winner is...

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CPAR partners with Bay County leaders to promote tax exemption on ballot

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Bay County leaders are promoting a tax exemption referendum before Election Day. The Bay County Chamber of Commerce, Bay Economic Development...

CPAR partners with Bay County leaders to promote tax exemption on ballot

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