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LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A nightmare that no homeowner wants to have, unfortunately, happened Tuesday afternoon in Lynn Haven. Two homes in the College Point area caught fire destroying almost everything inside. “We got the initial call around 2:30 this afternoon for fires in multiple fires in the College...

LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) — Lynn Haven has finalized a plan to annex pockets of unincorporated land into the city limits. It will make it easier for property owners to voluntarily join the city.  Bay County officials said by voluntarily annexing properties into Lynn Haven, residents can receive water and sewer services from the city. […]

LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) — The owner of Lynn Haven’s largest construction company wants to go back to doing business — personally — with the city. James Finch, the owner of Phoenix Construction, is still fighting two charges that he bribed former Lynn Haven City Commissioner Antonius Barnes after a jury couldn’t reach a unanimous […]

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — A Bay County man facing a vehicular homicide trial is trying to get much of the evidence in the case thrown out. The crash happened on February 12th, 2021, just before 2 a.m. on Highway 98 near Watersound Parkway. Florida Highway Patrol troopers said a 59-year-old Ohio man was killed […]

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — With the events of last spring break still fresh in residents’ minds, the Panama City Beach Police Department knew controlling crime this year was going to be crucial. “We took a different strategy this year,” Panama City Beach Police Department Chief J.R. Talamantez said. “You know, we looked at […]

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A juvenile has been located and charged. The 13-year-old has been charged with two counts of burglary and providing a false report to law enforcement. Authorities are asking the public for help in finding a suspect wanted for burglaries over the weekend. On March 24,...

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Life looked very different this time last year for Heather Skipper. “I literally was losing everything that I loved and cared about to an addiction I didn’t even see coming,” said Skipper. Skipper was addicted to crystal meth, in jail, and temporarily lost custody of her daughter. “It’s almost impossible […]

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — Children, women, and families in Bay County benefit when you buy a ticket to this weekend’s brunch fest event in Panama City. Local chefs are coming together in hopes of providing the best morning meal Saturday, April 1st. The Junior League of Panama City is putting this event together for […]

PANAMA CITY BEACH − A Beach Police officer will soon join the 1% of law enforcement officials who have attended a prestigious FBI training program. Capt. John Deggins of the Panama City Beach Police Department is among the approximately 250 officers from across the world selected to participate in session 286 of the FBI National Academy, an extensive 10-week training course that will be held in Quantico, Virginia. ...

The storms have moved out and the cooler air will move into NW Florida over the coming days. A Bay County community is on a mission to make little moments big memories. More than a dozen rough surf conditions calls in the last 48 hours, that's why South Walton Beach safety officials are trying to get the word out.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — A “person of interest” is in custody as the investigation continues into a Panama City slaying. Panama City Police said that at 10:30 p.m. Saturday officers responded to 815 MacArthur Avenue for a report of shots fired. Once there they found 49-year-old David Hughley dead in the front yard. “Through […]

Panama City Fla. (WMBB) – A nice and cool day for the middle of the week. The day started with the sun but partly to mostly cloudy conditions ended the day. Rain chances remain around 0 through Friday but we will warm up. Temps took a dive with dry air moving in last night and we should head into the 40s tonight with the dry air in places and clearing skies overnight. Thursday the wind shifts to the east and this will allow for the dry air to slowly depart by Thursday night the wind will be out of the southeast. Friday will pick up even more to breezy conditions and the dew points will climb by Friday evening it will once again be humid outside. Saturday a weak front will move in, and we will still have dry air in the mid-levels which should decrease coverage of rain around the area. Once again I’m telling you to keep the outdoor plans on Saturday as the majority of the rain will be very hit-and-miss. Sunday will offer just stray rain chances and a pop-up is possible Monday. We warm up at the start of next week we could even see the upper 80s in spots.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — This weekend the community has the opportunity to get an affordable breakfast and help support a good cause by doing it. The Kiwanis Club of Panama City is preparing for its 63rd Annual Pancake Days fundraiser. Members begin serving all-you-can-eat hot cakes and sausages at Forest Park United Methodist Church […]

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PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Authorities are asking the public for help in finding a suspect wanted for burglaries over the weekend. On March 24, reports of two burglaries were made to the Panama City Police Department at the 3300 block of Frankford AVenue and the 3600 block of Calhoun Avenue.

LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) – Mosley senior left-handed pitcher and FSU commit, Hudson Rowan entered the week as the state’s strikeout leader for Class 6A baseball. In 26.1 innings, Rowan has faced 96 batters and struck out 54 of them, meaning he’s sent 56.25 percent of all batters faced back to the dugout. Rowan closed […]

LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) — A long-time Bay District teacher has turned his classroom into a woodshop to teach his students some traditional, and not-so-traditional, textbook skills.  Chad Wallis is a graduation coach and teacher at New Horizons Learning Center. He’s using woodworking to teach student life skills. “We have a lot of students in […]

At ECP, you're likely to see more construction machinery than airplanes these days, with expansion continuing throughout the property. A Florida House subcommittee is working on a bill that could impact tourist development councils across the state. NC7's Allison Baker sat down with the Bay County TDC to learn what the bill could change and how it could impact us.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Eveyln Temple from Bay County Animal Services and this pup named Jager visited the studio today. If Jager’s smile sold you, and you think he is the perfect new addition to your home, visit the shelter at 6401 Bayline Drive in Panama City to learn more about the simple adoption process.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -The folks at Northwest Florida are celebrating in the wake of the second womens basketball national championship in three years. Coach Bart Walker and the team all arriving back late Tuesday night, or in the early morning hours Wednesday. That after driving back from Lubbock, Texas where they won four straight games on the way to the national title. They beat Trinity Valley in the final Monday night. So national championships in ‘21 and ‘23 now for the ladies. Northwest Athletic Director Ramsey Ross telling me they’ve scheduled a celebration at the school that everyone is invited to this coming Monday at 11:30. “That will be in building 400, our cafeteria downstairs.” Ross told me Wednesday via Zoom. “We want to make it a casual environment to celebrate the amazing accomplishments that they had. Also do some formal addresses by myself, the president and the head coach and our Board Chair because it is such an incredible accomplishment. And we are so proud of these ladies.”