Panama City, FL

Bay County, FL

The Bacot Academy is celebrating Autism Awareness Month with an Au-come Fest Saturday, Apil 1. This week's 850Strong Student of the Week is Anniston Gainer. Congratulations to this week's 850Strong Student of the Week. More fashion tips for Wear It Wednesday. Updated: 5 hours ago. Getting expert fashion advice from...

College Point fires

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The need for affordable housing in Panama City is only growing. However, Panama City leaders came up with a housing strategy at Tuesday’s commission meeting. They passed the “2023 Infill Program for City Lots” agenda item. It’s targeted toward first-time homebuyers who fall under...

Panama City has new housing program for first-time homebuyers

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, join Bacot Academy at their first ever Au-Some Fest. Activities for the free event kick off at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1 and come to a close at 3 p.m. Located at 700 West 23rd Street Suite F in Panama City, the academy’s parking lot will be the site of the awesome event.

Join the Bacot Academy at AU-SOME Fest 2023

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

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, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Eveyln Temple from Bay County Animal Services and this pup named Jager visited the studio today. If Jager’s smile sold you, and you think he is the perfect new addition to your home, visit the shelter at 6401 Bayline Drive in Panama City to learn more about the simple adoption process.

Adopt a pet today!

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 College Point homes destroyed by fire

Panama City Beach, FL

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’

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - UPDATE: Shawn Edward Davis Jr. has been found and taken into custody in Dothan, AL. Davis battered his 51-year-old father and stole money from him in the 600 block of Kraft Avenue Sunday. He then left the area. Davis is charged with robbery by sudden...

Wanted Bay County man found in Dothan

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

The Bacot Academy is celebrating Autism Awareness Month with an Au-come Fest Saturday, Apil 1. Two homes are now unliveable after a possible lightning strike caused a fire to burn both houses. More fashion tips for Wear It Wednesday. Updated: 5 hours ago. Getting expert fashion advice from Can't Hide...

This week's 850Strong Student of the Week is Anniston Gainer

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Growth has been a theme at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport for years, and now construction is underway to meet the demands. ECP held its monthly board meeting on Wednesday, covering topics like the entrance roundabout, the new north terminal, and parking. The new overflow lot remains under construction, and officials say progress is quick. But for some, completion can’t come soon enough. The cell phone lot is currently blocked off to allow access for construction, creating a headache for those picking passengers up from the airport.

Construction continues at ECP

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

Wewahitchka, FL

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - JUCO Basketball / Women’s - Division 1 National Championship. (Raiders are National Champs)

Area Scores and Highlights from Monday, March 27th

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

Virginia State

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

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, 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) - Authorities are asking the public for help in finding a suspect wanted for burglaries over the weekend. On March 24, reports of two burglaries were made to the Panama City Police Department at the 3300 block of Frankford AVenue and the 3600 block of Calhoun Avenue.

Police looking for burglary suspect

NewsBreak

The LEAD Coalition of Bay County continues to show resiliency

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A local non-profit has been showing its dedication to Bay County’s minority communities for nearly a decade by working to build...

The LEAD Coalition of Bay County continues to show resiliency

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