Panama City, FL

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - If looking for a fun-filled day Saturday, March 25, Operation Spay Bay is the place to be. Show support for Bay County’s low cost-vet clinic by joining in on the fun and donating to the future expansion of Operation Spay Bay. Activities start at...

Support Operation Spay Bay at their Fun Day event

Florida State

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

Rosemary Beach, FL

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - We have a new meal for you to try if you are looking to get in the kitchen this weekend. Chefs Brendan and Brandon from Pescado in Rosemary Beach joined the NewsChannel 7 Today team to create a spring inspired meal. The chefs made...

A spring meal from Pescado for Foodie Friday

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

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -After years of waiting, Gayle’s Trails in Panama City Beach will be expanding. That is thanks to the PCB Council members accepting another grant for the project Thursday. The grant money is coming from the Florida Department of Transportation’s Suntrail Grant program. In...

PCB Council Members accept grant for Gayle’s Trails expansion

Tallahassee, FL

Port Saint Joe, FL

PORT ST JOE, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Gulf County residents no longer have to drive to another county for dialysis treatment. Thursday the Fresenius Kidney Care facility cut the ribbon on its new Port St. Joe facility. “It’s a heartfelt day for the city and the community, we have brought back...

Port St. Joe gets a new dialysis center

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - It’s not hard to see the heavy presence of law enforcement around Panama City Beach. Residents expect it this time of year when spring breakers descend on our area. “So, we have kind of teamed up with Bay County Sheriff’s Office and Panama...

Florida Highway Patrol focuses on traffic arrests during spring break

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A 20-thousand-dollar grant from the Florida Department of Transportation is helping pay overtime for law enforcement. Police say this will help a lot during times when drunk drivers are most likely to be on the streets, like on weekends. The D-O-T provided the grant to...

Panama City Police cracking down on drunk drivers

Construction on the west end in Panama City Beach can be a headache to drive through. But city officials say it's all to make safety improvements in the area. Mental Health Training with South Walton Fire Dept. Updated: 4 hours ago. It's not always easy to relate to something you've...

This week’s Golden Apple Award winner is Tonya Alford

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Good Friday morning everyone. Once again, we’re waking up with fog and low clouds but nothing to worry about on radar. Just like yesterday, we’ll see the fog or clouds lift out through 9am. And with a little added moisture to the Panhandle skies today, we’ll see some clouds linger with sunshine into the afternoon.

Another beauty today but rain chances return this weekend

Construction on the west end in Panama City Beach can be a headache to drive through. But city officials say it's all to make safety improvements in the area. Mental Health Training with South Walton Fire Dept. Updated: 58 minutes ago. It's not always easy to relate to something you've...

Chapter Chat with the author of 'The Little Wartime Library

Washington State

Walton County, FL

Defuniak Springs, FL

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A Walton County man has been arrested after allegedly stealing a vehicle and running from deputies. On Thursday, Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a stolen dark-colored Dodge Ram from Bay County. Officials say the description of the car matched a vehicle observed...

Vehicle pursuit ends in crash and arrest

Bay County, FL

Callaway, FL

CALLAWAY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A man is in custody after deputies say he stabbed his grandparents. On Thursday, Bay County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call about an incident on Colonial Drive in the Callaway area. Deputies say when they arrived, two victims were found with stab wounds...

Stabbing in Callaway, suspect arrested

Pensacola, FL

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Two DeFuniak Springs men were sentenced to federal prison after they were found guilty of drug trafficking. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Kenneth, 62, and Kadeem Ingram, 32, took monthly trips to South Florida to receive large amounts of cocaine, where it was then distributed by Kadeem and another individual.

Two men sentenced for trafficking cocaine

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -After just one season leading the MarlinsT J Jackson is out as Arnold’s head coach. Kind of strange how this information was released. Thursday afternoon, A.D. Rick Green sent us a text reading Coach Woolf, the girls head coach would be guiding both programs through the spring, and “a decision regarding the head coaching positions for both the girls and boys teams will be determined at a later time.” I texted back to coach Green asking what that meant, he replied “coach Jackson will not be coaching at Arnold.” I reached out to coach Jackson, and he told me he was shocked by the news, claimed he had not been informed by Green he was out. He says it sounded to him like “he wasn’t the right fit for the program, and they couldn’t tell him face to face.” Jackson, a short time later, added he did appreciate Arnold Principal Britt Smith and coach Green giving him an opportunity, and he’ll simply move on. Later in the day Principal Smith texted us “Before Spring Break, I met with Coach Jackson and was the one who told him that I would not be renewing his supplement to be the head coach for Boys Basketball at Arnold. When I spoke with Coach Jackson this afternoon he told me that he was asked if Coach Green had informed him of this decision and he stated no he had not spoken to Coach Green. I did not want anyone to think we were not communicating with our coaches.”

Arnold not renewing contract of boys hoops coach TJ Jackson

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

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Hotel near ECP garners a lot of passenger traffic

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport isn’t the only place in Bay County that sees a lot of passenger traffic these days....

Hotel near ECP garners a lot of passenger traffic

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