Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Florida State

Lynn Haven, FL

New Study Showing Florida as The Best State for Small Business Owners. Starting a small business is a big job. But, if you’re looking to become a business owner, a new study says Florida is the place to do it. This week’s 850Strong Student of the Week is Owen...

Adopt a Pet Today at the Lynn Haven Animal Shelter

Panama City Beach, FL

New Study Showing Florida as The Best State for Small Business Owners. Starting a small business is a big job. But, if you’re looking to become a business owner, a new study says Florida is the place to do it. House engulfed in flames in Panama City Beach. Updated:...

This week’s 850Strong Student of the Week is Owen Poloronis

Panama City, FL

Bay County, FL

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Members of the United Way of Northwest Florida spent the day Tuesday visiting the Publix supermarkets around Bay County. Not so much to shop, but to thank the chain for once again being its number-one contributor. It’s called Publix appreciation day. Every year United Way...

Publix Appreciation Day

Okaloosa County, FL

Fort Walton Beach, FL

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 was shot and killed in the line of duty while responding to a call on Christmas Eve. The “Be More Like Ray” Memorial...

Memorial motorcycle ride held for fallen hero’s family

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Firefighters responded to structure fire that was quickly engulfed in flames on Anne Ave in Panama City Beach Tuesday. Officials say the house was believed to be vacant. A nearby trailer caught fire as well, but there were no reported injuries. More than 20 first...

House engulfed in flames in Panama City Beach

Alabama State

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The film industry is making a splash in Bay County. “We looked at Panama City Beach it is beautiful the water is crystal clear, and they know how to party a lot. There is a lot of stuff lost in this area and it’s the ultimate spot for us to come out and just stick our heads in the water and see what we can find,” said Brandon Jordan, the YouTube star, ‘Jiggin With Jordan.’

Bay County Film Industry is making a splash with one YouTube star coming into town this week

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - In need of a good laugh? You’re in luck. Panama City Comedy presents Comedian Rory Scovel at Captain Anderson’s Event Center Wednesday April 5th at 7:30 p.m. Scovel is known for his roles in Apple TV+’s “Physical,” Paramount Picture’s “Babylon,” “I Feel Pretty,”...

Comedian Rory Scovel coming to Panama City

The community came together on Sunday to honor a fallen hero. Growing your own food could help keep the grocery bills down. With spring right around the corner, now would be a good time to start your garden. Shots fired outside Longboards in PCB. Updated: 14 hours ago. Three individuals...

Coffee Chat: Spring Break Family Fun

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Starting a small business is a big job. But, if you’re looking to become a business owner, a new study says Florida is the place to do it. A report by “Capital on Tap” ranks Florida as the number one state in the nation to start a small business. Florida’s 5.5% corporate tax rate and its top ranking for creating new jobs are some of the reasons it tops the list.

New Study Showing Florida as The Best State for Small Business Owners

Walton County, FL

Freeport, FL

FREEPORT, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - There are many rural areas in the panhandle, and finding essential services that suit your needs in those areas can be difficult. That’s why two nurses teamed up to bring more healthcare services to Walton County. Chassity Wilson, a family nurse practitioner, and Amy Russell, an advanced practice nurse practitioner, came together, along with their husbands who are both veterans, to open Freeport Primary & Immediate Care.

Medical clinic opens in Walton County

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Law enforcement officials assure residents safety is not a concern this year just days before the one-year anniversary of what was dubbed the spring break ‘PCB takeover’. Panama City Beach Police Chief J.R. Talamantez held a press conference Tuesday to give an...

‘We are a safe town and we will continue to be a safe town’

The Panama City Kiwanis Club will be flipping pancakes for a good cause March 30 through April 1. Finding a medical care provider that can fit your needs can be tricky. One local clinic aims to change that for residents in the Panhandle.

Dozens of guinea pigs found at Morgantown home, man charged

Tallahassee, FL

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Juco Basketball/Mens National Tournament.

Area scores for Tuesday, March 21st

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -If you are looking for a summer job, Shipwreck Island Waterpark is hiring. The waterpark is celebrating 40 years of business in PCB this year and plans to open on April 29th for the summer season. In the meantime, the park is training and hiring...

Shipwreck Island Waterpark is hiring lifeguards

Arizona State

Miami, FL

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A traffic stop on Sunday in Walton County led to two people out of Miami being arrested. A Walton County Sheriff’s Deputy pulled a car over on Highway 90 and State Highway 285 when he noticed the driver was not wearing a seatbelt. The deputy could also smell marijuana.

Two arrested with alleged cocaine headed to prison facility

Growing your own food could help keep the grocery bills down. With spring right around the corner, now would be a good time to start your garden. After closing due to the coronavirus pandemic and Hurricane Sally, Alaqua Animal Refuge in Freeport is finally expanding its horizons. St. Patrick’s Day...

Shots fired outside Longboards in PCB

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The growth in Bay County doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Tuesday, the Bay County Planning Commission approved zoning changes to 2,017 acres of land in the Panama City Beach area. The land is mostly along Highway 79 and north of Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway.

More developments, potential changes set to be approved in Bay County

Holmes County, FL

Marianna, FL

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, Latorish Gardner of Marianna was arrested for a shooting incident off Interstate 10 at the Ponce De Leon rest area. One victim was pronounced dead another was injured.

Man found guilty for murder, firearm charges

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Good Wednesday morning everyone!. It’s a quiet start in our skies once again with sunshine on the way for the start of the day. However, some low clouds are increasing from the southeast. This low cloud deck will erode away into the afternoon for all if you happen to see it for a few hours this morning.

Skies turn mostly sunny with spring feels today

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Front Beach Road is going to look a little different starting in the late summer this year. The Community Redevelopment Agency held its final pre-construction meeting Tuesday. Officials with the city’s CRA say this project is going to improve Front Beach Road. Community members...

Panama City Beach Holds Public Meeting for Front Beach Road Project

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - High-performing teachers are needed at low-performing schools. Now Bay district leaders hope money, will get them there. Tuesday Bay District school board members approved a plan to give incentives to certified teachers. If they agree to work at schools that need extra help they can...

High Performing Teachers Are Needed At Low Performing Schools

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took the stage in Panama City at Gulf Coast State College Monday morning to explain why he thinks digital currency is bad for the state and country. “I’m here to call on the legislature to pass legislation to expressly forbid the...

DeSantis warns public about digital currency at GCSC

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Good Tuesday morning everyone!. It’s a quiet start on satellite and radar with mainly clear skies. Plenty of sunshine returns to the forecast again today. Temperatures are also starting out chilly. Many of us inland are getting the day started around freezing with near...

Another chilly start but a pleasant finish

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Good Monday morning everyone!. It’s a quiet start on satellite and radar with just a few high thin cirrus clouds passing through. We’ll see plenty of sunshine ahead today, but it won’t do much at all to warm us up. It’s a...

It’s a cold start to the first day of spring in NWFL

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11-year-old receives birthday surprise of a lifetime

SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - An 11-year-old was worried no one would show up to his birthday party. However, the power of social media and...

11-year-old receives birthday surprise of a lifetime

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