Panama City, FL

Jackson County, FL

Grand Ridge, FL

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A Jackson County woman is in custody after deputies say she had drug and paraphernalia in her car. On Monday, deputies with Jackson County Sheriff’s Office were conducting a building check around Blondies in Grand Ridge, and say they observed a white vehicle backed into a parking space with three people inside.

Woman arrested for drug possession

Lynn Haven, FL

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...

Two Houses in College Point Are Deemed A Total Loss

Florida State

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 Murder Update

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Brick-and-mortar car dealers in Panama City will no longer compete against staged car lots. City commissioners passed a regulated remote vehicle sales law at this Tuesday’s meeting. It prohibits car sales in parking lots that aren’t done by brick-and-mortar licensed car dealers in the city.

Panama City Commissioners crack down on staged car lots

Virginia State

Panama City Beach, FL

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - It’s an honor only one percent of law enforcement are chosen for, but the Panama City Beach Police is sending their fourth captain to the FBI National Academy. Captain John Deegins is the latest beach officer chosen for the prestigious role. He’s spent 25...

Fourth PCB Police Captain heads to FBI National Academy

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - With new plans and preparation, lawbreakers may be in for a surprise, and possibly time spent in jail. Panama City Beach Police Chief J.R. Talamantez said during a spring break briefing, there is a plan to continue the current enforcement strategy. “Our focus is not...

PCB officials share strategic plans for ‘law and order’

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Students at Patronis Elementary School did more than their usual classwork on Tuesday. Naval Support Activity Panama City brought equipment from the base to the school. Students learned about a fire truck, police car, an explosive ordnance disposal vehicle, and more. Officials on the base...

Naval Support Activity Panama City broadens students’ horizons

Freeport, FL

FREEPORT, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A Freeport family is picking up the pieces after they lost their home in a house fire. “I sat up in bed and immediately smelled smoke.” Amy Stoyles, wife and mom of the family, said. “Your heart kind of races... so I ran downstairs. My son Brighton was asleep in his bedroom. I grabbed him and ran him out the door, and then when I turned around I could see the flames under the house and up the wall.”

Family thanks community for support after home burns down

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Spend the weekend tasting craft beer and wine while sampling dishes from area chefs and local eateries. Rachel Banks, PR Manager for Visit Panama City Beach and Marla Hansen, owner of Overboard Charcuterie PCB, joined the NewsChannel 7 Today team to preview UNwineD. The...

Springing Into Spring with UNwineD in Panama City Beach

One man is hoping to inspire others to run with him as he attempts to run the circumference of the world. Getting ready for the City of Lynn's Easter Egg Hunt. The City of Lynn Haven tells us everything we need to know about this year's egg hunt. Family Thanks...

Time to UnwineD on NewsChannel 7 Today

LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Spring is here which means Easter is just around the corner. Celebrate the holiday early in Lynn Haven on Saturday, April 1st. Events start at 8:30 a.m., the egg hunt starts at 10 a.m., and will wrap up at noon at A.L. Kinsaul Park. Not...

Get an early hop on Easter with Lynn Haven’s Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Here at NewsChannel 7, Tuesday is our favorite day of the week because we get to enjoy a blast from the past from local historian, Bill Hudson. Check out what clips he has to show off this week.

Time Travel Tuesday

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Several residents of the Latitude Margaritaville 55 and better community have created a group that offers volunteer services to teachers at West Bay Elementary School. The group is called the Memory Makers and is currently comprised of nearly 75 retirees. Monica Thomas is one of...

Local retirement community supports elementary school teachers

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Springtime events are just around the corner, so it is time to bring out your spring clothing. Madalyn Carter and Vivian Gibson, owners of Can’t Hide Pretty Boutique, joined the NewsChannel 7 Today team to give the latest fashion advice. Madalyn and Vivian...

Wear It Wednesday styled by Can’t Hide Pretty Boutique

Kentucky State

Family whose kids were killed in PCB in 2020 welcome newborn baby. Some happy news for a Kentucky family who lost their two children in a tragic accident in Panama City Beach in 2020; the Kirchgessner's announced Thursday they have welcomed a healthy baby girl into the world. Updated: 5...

One year since PCB takeover

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Good Wednesday morning everyone!. It’s a much quieter start on satellite and radar this morning with just some stratus clouds passing through. We’ll see a mostly sunny start but a cooler one!. Yesterday’s cold front has passed through and a light northerly breeze...

A cool spring feel returns to NWFL

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Expect to see spotty showers overnight, but dense fog may be the bigger issue overnight. Lows will fall into the mid to upper 60s. Winds will be South at 5 mph. On Tuesday, a cold front will bring a line of strong to severe storms through NWFL starting late Tuesday AM into Tuesday afternoon. Rain chances will be 70-80%. Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 70s. Once the front moves through cooler, less humid air returns to NWFL for a few days. Temperatures will fall into the low 50s Wednesday AM. Skies will be slow to clear Wednesday w/highs in the low 70s. Rain returns to NWFL by the weekend.

Monday Evening Forecast

Getting ready for the 10th annual Chamber of Commerce block party. Food, T-Rex races, and more at the Chamber's 2023 block party. Local restaurant owner shares how 2022 ‘PCB Takeover’ event impacted business. Family whose kids were killed in PCB in 2020 welcome newborn baby. Updated: 13 hours...

The Chamber of Commerce 2023 block party

Georgia State

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Raiders headed into the National Championship game coming off of wins against South Georgia Tech and Southern Idaho. Two games where they found themselves down double digits at points of the game but each time able to fight back with impressive 18-0 and 20-4 runs.

The Northwest Florida Lady Raiders are 2023 National Champions

Callaway, FL

Tyndall Air Force Base, FL

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Youngstown, FL

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Man charged for stabbing, firearm possession

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A man is in jail after officers say he stabbed a victim in the chest. Panama City Police responded to a...

Man charged for stabbing, firearm possession

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