Jacksonville, FL

Panama City, FL

Tallahassee, FL

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

Area scores for Tuesday, March 21st

Lynn Haven, FL

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - It is good news on the Mosley baseball front. A.D. Doug Lee telling us Tuesday afternoon the FHSAA is reducing the 12-month suspension of head coach Bobby Howard, to 13 games! Though he’s still facing a thousand dollar fine! The reduced penalty coming before Mosley even submitted an appeal in the coach’s case.

Mosley baseball coach suspension reduced

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

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) - 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’

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

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Local law officers are getting tough on spring break, to stop problems before they start. They’re setting up new zones, where breaking the law will mean greater penalties. Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford, along with the police chiefs from Panama City Beach and Panama...

Bay County law enforcement teams up for new spring break regulations

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

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, 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

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

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

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 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) - 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, 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

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

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

Three individuals from Alabama are behind bars after shots were fired into the air outside of Longboards Restaurant and Bar Saturday night, according to the Panama City Beach Police Department. Alaqua Animal Refuge hosts grand reopening. Updated: 13 hours ago. After closing due to the coronavirus pandemic and Hurricane Sally,...

Memorial motorcycle ride held for fallen hero’s family

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Happy Monday Folks!. It’s going to be another cool night in the Panhandle, but thankfully freezing conditions will not be likely this time around. Clear skies and continued north-northeast flow will help drive those temperatures down rather rapidly once again, with lows settling down in the middle and upper 30s by sunrise. Patchy frost is possible, but widespread frost will hold off again tonight thanks to a 5-10 mph breeze.

Monday Evening Forecast

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

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

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) - Bay County leaders are promoting a tax exemption referendum before Election Day. The Bay County Chamber of Commerce, Bay Economic Development Alliance, and Central Panhandle Association of Realtors teamed up Tuesday to promote Panama City’s Ad Valorem Property Tax Exemption program. Voters turned it...

CPAR partners with Bay County leaders to promote tax exemption on ballot

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

Callaway, FL

Tyndall Air Force Base, FL

Southport, FL

Youngstown, FL

Mexico Beach, FL

Overstreet, FL

Inlet Beach, FL

Alys Beach, FL

Watersound, FL

Ebro, FL

Kinard, FL

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Fountain, FL

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Point Washington, FL

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Bay Tornadoes Heading into Their Second Straight State Tournament Appearance

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Bay finished the year at 10-7-2 and battled with some injuries down the stretch as they went through the 4A...

Bay Tornadoes Heading into Their Second Straight State Tournament Appearance

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