Okaloosa County, FL

Fort Walton Beach, FL

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Panama City Beach, FL

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A woman has been arrested after deputies say she stabbed a man in the neck. On Friday afternoon, Bay County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a stabbing before 1:00 p.m. When deputies arrived on scene at Sunset Avenue, they say the victim was reportedly not at home, but the suspect was.

Domestic-related stabbing in Panama City Beach

Florida State

Niceville, FL

NICEVILLE, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Newschannel 7 highlights an overcomer of addiction of the Freedom Friday segment. This week’s overcomer says you should never stop praying for your addicted loved one. Stephanie Wedel says her mother is a good example of this. “She’s the reason that I’m standing here today....

FREEDOM FRIDAY: Stephanie Wedel

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Gulf Coast Jam is one of the largest events of the year in Panama City Beach. Thousands of people flood Frank Brown Park to sing along to their favorite country songs. “This festival is sold out, so we will have thirty thousand people at...

Getting a behind the scenes look with Gulf Coast Jam security

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The NewsChannel 7 team is asking viewers to read along with this month’s Chapter Chat Book Club pick!. The read for June is The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry. Chapter Chat’s next meet-up will be on June 27th at...

Chapter Chat book selection for June

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -The Bay County NAACP Youth Council has paired up with the Panama City Quality of Life to host a fun-filled summer event. The Summer Youth Explosion will be kicking off at 12 p.m. at the Daffin Park Clubhouse in Panama City. The free family-friendly event will last until 4 p.m.

Kick-off the summer season this weekend at the Summer Youth Explosion

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - We’re inside of three weeks before the 21st Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic. That annual event set for Baytowne Marina at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. It’s a tournament that now averages 80 plus boats, and a prize purse that nears the two-million-dollar mark. All that on track again for this year’s ECBC, which begins on the 21st. Jonathan Boone is in his third year as the Tournament Director.

3 Weeks Away from the 21st Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic

Springfield, FL

SPRINGFIELD, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A Bay County jury found a Springfield man not guilty in a little over an hour on Thursday. According to defense attorney, Albert J. Sauline, the defense called the alleged victim as a witness to testify against the prosecution. Jeremy Leslie was charged with two other...

Man found not guilty in 2020 armed robbery, shooting incident

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Kartona Electric Speedway is hosting another Karts and Cars event, which allows car enthusiasts to gather and share their rides with the community. Things will kick off over at Kartona at 9 a.m. and the car show will wrap up around 12 p.m. Also,...

Kartona Karts and Cars

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The speed limit on Jenks Avenue in Panama City will increase starting tomorrow. Jenks Avenue between State Road 390 and West 15th street will permanently change to 40 miles per hour. The change represents a five mph increase on Jenks Ave. between S.R. 390 to...

Jenks Avenue speed limit is changing

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -The Panama City Police Department has identified the victim in a fatal crash on Wednesday evening. According to investigators Michael Angelo Franjul, 22, of Panama City, was killed in the accident. PCPD reports the crash happened on U.S. 231 and Bayou George Drive. Patrol officers said...

Man identified in fatal crash

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Florida Roots still looking for its first win this summer as it plays as part of the National Premier Soccer League. The team made up of mostly collegiate players, and a few international players hoping to get noticed by pro leagues, struggling out of the gate in May. The Roots in fact winless after its first four matches against Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Pensacola and New Orleans.

Florida Roots Soccer Team Looking to Find Their Way into the Win Column

South Carolina State

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Opening day at Duplin Winery in Panama City Beach has been postponed. The 39,000-square-foot facility is located on North Glades Trail and Back Beach Road and was set to open its doors on June 1st, however, that did not happen. Duplin Winery Co-owner Jonathan...

Duplin Winery Opening Day Postponed

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Over at Panama City CrossFit, eight members of the North Bay Haven weightlifting team are preparing to travel to this year’s USAW nationals. These 8 lifters, 6 female and 2 male, all had high enough qualifying totals at the end of the high school season, meaning their total weight lifted across their two lifts was high enough for an invite to the national competition.

North Bay Haven Getting Set to Take 8 To USA Weightlifting Nationals

Jackson County, FL

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A man is in custody after being pursued across multiple counties, according to deputies. On Wednesday, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office say they received a call that deputies from Washington County were headed to the area in a pursuit with a reckless driver. Officials say...

Man arrested after multiple-county pursuit

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - It’s going to be a warm and humid night over NWFL with spotty passing showers & maybe a few storms. Lows will fall into the upper 60s. Winds will be NE at 5-10 mph. On Thursday rain chances will be highest at the coast and lower inland. Skies will be mostly cloudy with highs near 80. The rain chances decrease on Friday with clouds lingering. Expect sunny, warmer, and drier weather for the weekend ahead.

Wednesday Evening Forecast

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Memorial motorcycle ride held for fallen hero’s family

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The community came together on Sunday to honor a fallen hero. Corporal Ray Hamilton with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office...

Memorial motorcycle ride held for fallen hero’s family

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