Marianna, 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

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

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

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

Calhoun County, FL

Blountstown, FL

BLOUNTSTOWN, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - More than 200 residents in Calhoun County kicked off the summer by heading to the newly opened Blountstown Splash Pad. Blountstown city leaders cut the ribbon to the splash pad Friday morning. Representatives with the Calhoun County Community Foundation said the splash pad had been in the works since 2019.

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

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

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. Blountstown splash pad officially open after being in the works for years. Updated: 6 hours ago. ”I am so excited!...

Awoken Kicks One Year Anniversary

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - It’s a great day to introduce a friend or family member to the world of fishing. License-free fishing days are every year in April and June. Fishing license requirements are waived for residents and non-residents. It’s called the ‘Salt Water’ Waiver, allowing recreational harvesting...

Fishing license requirements waived Saturday and Sunday in ‘Saltwater Waiver’

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

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, 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

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

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) - 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

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!

Weekend Forecast

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

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Man found guilty for murder, firearm charges

BONIFAY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A jury found a Holmes County man guilty of murder and firearm charges Wednesday, according to the State Attorney Office. In 2021,...

Man found guilty for murder, firearm charges

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