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PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A decades-old staple in Downtown Panama City has been shut since Hurricane Michael. However, its opening date is inching closer. City officials say the beloved T-dock at the Panama City Marina is expected to open next month. “The city workers are doing a great job...

Downtown Panama City T-dock expected to reopen in July

In 1998, film crews descended on the quaint Walton County town of Seaside, and the end result helped put our area on the map. The Truman show starred Jim Carrey as a man who found out his entire life was being broadcast on live TV and no one was who they claimed to be.

Panama City T-dock to reopen

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - One local small business owner is giving back to Panama City one “kick” at a time. Trevor Bryon opened his “Awoken Kicks” brick and mortar store in June 2022. Byron celebrated the store’s one-year anniversary Saturday. He said his business’s name is meant to be an inspirational message for others. The “Awoken Kicks” owner said it’s all about waking up and achieving your dreams every day.

Panama City entrepreneur spreads inspiring message

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Gulf Coast Jam wrapped up the four-day country music festival on the beach Sunday. Event officials say thousands of people have been coming out to the concert. “I’d say this is the biggest crowd we’ve had in our history we’ve been running 28 30,000...

Gulf Coast Jam wraps up with the first sold out show in history

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City Beach Turtle Watch surveyors report six Loggerhead sea turtle eggs are in the area. They say it takes around 60 days for an egg to hatch. The hatchlings then move as quickly as they can to the water. PCB Turtle Watch Lead Surveyor Nancy Evou said females lay their eggs about two feet deep in the sand.

Sea turtle nesting season taking shape in PCB

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The heat is being turned on this weekend with highs in the upper 80′s and lows in the upper 60′s. As far as rain goes, there are low chances as we move into next week. Out in the tropics Arlene is getting pushed farther south towards Cuba where it is getting torn up as a result of strong wind shear and a dry environment. Something fun- keep an eye out for the full Strawberry moon this weekend!

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Lynn Haven, FL

Former Lynn Haven mayor, Margo Anderson, learned Monday she'll spend a month in prison, sentenced for her role in a large city corruption investigation after Hurricane Michael. Coffee Chat: Talking the morning away. Updated: 15 hours ago. Newschannel 7 Today's Jessica Foster and Ryan Michaels discuss the latest happenings from...

The Truman Show anniversary

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Happy Tuesday everyone!. The radar has been fairly quiet today, with just three or four storms across the Panhandle between 3 and 6 p.m. That’s set to change for tomorrow, with a moisture rebound helping to fuel more widely scattered showers and storms throughout Tuesday’s midday and afternoon hours.

Rain coverage increases Tuesday, warmth continues this week

Chipley, FL

CHIPLEY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - NewsChannel 7 would like to wish one local veteran a Happy 105th Birthday!. World War II Veteran Oscar “Buck” Buchanan turned 105-years-old Saturday. Relatives say he’s very active and clear-minded. They also say he enjoys doing yard work and feeding animals. Buchanan became an...

Local World War II veteran turns 105

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Many kids in Bay County kicked off summer break with some fun Saturday. The NAACP Youth Council held its ‘Summer Explosion,’ in Panama City at Daffin Park with lots of free food, music, and games for people to take part in. Kids and...

NAACP Youth Council host ‘Summer Explosion,’ kicking off summer break

Tallahassee, FL

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Former Lynn Haven Mayor Margo Anderson was sentenced to one month in prison, a year of probation and 100 hours of community service. This is for her role in a large city corruption investigation, which took place after Hurricane Michael. Anderson made a plea agreement in...

Margo Anderson sentenced in Lynn Haven city corruption investigation

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Making it to Gulf Coast Jam can present its own set of challenges. “When we get down here, you know, Back Beach Road started cluttering up everything,” Gulf Coast Jam attendee Will Travis said. “You can tell everyone’s getting pretty excited to come out here tonight.”

Gulf Coast Jam traffic woes

World War II veteran Oscar "Buck" Buchanan turned 105-years-old Saturday in Chipley. Happy birthday, Oscar!. Blountstown splash pad officially open after being in the works for years. Updated: 5 hours ago. ”I am so excited! I am so excited. We’ve been waiting on this day forever.”. Weekend Forecast. Updated:...

Kartona Speedway hosts "Karts and Cars" event

Blountstown, FL

World War II veteran Oscar "Buck" Buchanan turned 105-years-old Saturday in Chipley. Happy birthday, Oscar!. One lucky car enthusiast drove off with some free gas at Kartona Electric Speedway Saturday. Weekend Forecast. Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 4:15 AM UTC. The heat is going to be cranking this weekend with...

Blountstown splash pad officially open after being in the works for years

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - “There’s always been a fascination with the Truman House.” homeowner Susanne Cambre remarked. On Monday, stars shined along the beach of Seaside. The 25th Anniversary of “The Truman Show” is being celebrated in the little town that started it all.

“Good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight”: ‘The Truman Show’ celebrated in town that started it all

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Happy Sunday!. After showers and thunderstorms throughout the afternoon today, we’ll be treated to a much drier forecast to kick off the work week. Starting tonight, clearing skies will allow for another round of cooling temperatures, with inland areas settling into the middle and...

Drier start to the work week

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