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Lynn Haven, FL

Panama City, FL

The weather is getting warmer and that means people will be at the beach. But you don't want your fun day to turn into something tragic. That's one reason why the South Walton Fire District is holding its junior lifeguard program. Free skin cancer screenings. Updated: 5 hours ago. As...

Treasure Island marina reopens

The weather is getting warmer and that means people will be at the beach. But you don't want your fun day to turn into something tragic. That's one reason why the South Walton Fire District is holding its junior lifeguard program. Free skin cancer screenings. Updated: 8 hours ago. As...

Faces: Gypsy’s Roadside Café

PCB FDOT Funding

Panama City Dive Center is the only facility in the area to offer both active-duty and former military members two unique programs. Panama City Dive Center is the only facility in the area to offer both active-duty and former military members two unique programs. Home replacement costs up. Updated: 9...

Panama City Dive Center offering classes to Veterans

The weather is getting warmer and that means people will be at the beach. But you don't want your fun day to turn into something tragic. That's one reason why the South Walton Fire District is holding its junior lifeguard program. Threatened shorebird species protected at local dock. Updated: 5...

Free skin cancer screenings

Panama City Dive Center is the only facility in the area to offer both active-duty and former military members two unique programs. Panama City Dive Center is the only facility in the area to offer both active-duty and former military members two unique programs. Panama City Dive Center offering classes...

Sweet Summertime with Pinspiration

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - If looking for a new skill this summer or maybe just wanting to try out a new hobby, Kismet Kreations has got you covered. NewsChannel 7′s Shaun Breaux met with Mary Kay Griffith, owner of Kismet Kreations, to try her hand at this new skill. Through the wonderful instruction of Mary Kay, a gnome, unique in his own, way was created.

Pottery Classes with Kismet Kreations

Fun art projects for Sweet Summertime

Fountain, FL

FOUNTAIN, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Life is a recipe of sorts. Each ingredient can change the outcome dramatically. But when the right ingredients fall into place, it can make for something special. Just ask Deborah Naugle. “It’s not work when you love what you do.”. Deborah has her dream job....

Fountain Woman Turns Dream into Reality opening Gypsy’s Roadside Café

Ohio State

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A Panama City man will spend four years in prison for causing a fiery crash and killing a man in Walton County. According to the State Attorney’s Office, Lawrence Brenton Cowart had consumed alcohol and taken prescription pills when he crashed into the back of a pickup truck on US-98 near North Watersound Parkway.

Man sentenced for crash that killed Ohio man

Man sentenced for DUI manslaughter

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The noise of construction is making business difficult for some downtown business owners. “Harrison Avenue that has been closed for all this renovation; it has affected us. we’re down 30-35 percent,” said David Parmer, owner of Millie’s Cafe. Parmer says the construction...

Downtown Panama City construction affecting business owners

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A building over a century old in Bay County is getting some much-needed renovations. The original Bay County Courthouse in Panama City is getting a makeover. Bay County Commissioners awarded a contract to BGN Contractors to renovate it. Commissioners say the nearly $2 million project focuses on the first and second floors of the building. These include electrical upgrades, painting, and other items.

Original Bay County Courthouse to undergo renovations

Panama City Beach, FL

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A local ice cream boat was a go-to for locals enjoying the beach... That is until it capsized on Sunday. Pieces of the boat floated out into the Gulf, then made its way back to shore. That’s when beach safety director Darryl Paul, said his...

Local Ice Cream Boat gains popularity on social media after capsizing

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Claire has been found safe. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance in the case. Panama City Police are asking the public for help in finding a missing juvenile that was last seen on May 31st. Officers say 15-year-old Claire Rodriguez was...

Missing juvenile found

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Tallahassee, FL

LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Former Lynn Haven commissioner Antonius Barnes was sentenced Tuesday to 45 days in prison for his role in a large corruption investigation involving city leaders. Barnes was also sentenced to one year of supervised release and must pay restitution. The sentencing took place in federal...

Lynn Haven Commissioner Antonius Barnes sentenced

Freeport, FL

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Local Historian Bill Hudson is back at it again sharing the archives of the Panhandle. In this clip, we’re going back to Freeport for a close mayoral race, taking a look at commercials featuring hand puppets, and featuring a little NewsChannel 7 history as well.

Time Travel Tuesday

Walton County, FL

Defuniak Springs, FL

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A man suspected of burglary has been arrested after deputies say they searched for him in the area. On Wednesday evening, Walton County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a burglary on Corbin Gainey Road in DeFuniak Springs. Upon arrival, the homeowner told deputies...

Burglary suspect in custody following manhunt

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -This year’s Gulf Coast Jam country music festival is breaking records. Gulf Coast Jam officials said they sold out the four-day festival for the first time ever this year. Meaning around 30,000 people attended each night. Jammers came from all 50 states and 14 countries.

Gulf Coast Jam breaks records for 2023 festival

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