FOOD & DRINK

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Enjoying free parking at some Bay County parks could become a thing of the past. Bay County Commissioners might implement paid parking at some county-owned parks and the M.B. Miller County Pier. “When we did our budget this year, there were no extra funds to...

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring...

Get ready to bust a gut with laughter, folks! The Comedy Open Mic @ Newby's Too is rolling into town and it promises to be a night filled with high spirits and hearty laughs. Mark your calendars for Tue, Oct 03 · 7pm - 10pm and make sure you're at the right place - Newby's Too, 4103 Thomas Drive, Panama City, FL 32408.

The concept is hanging with family and friends while enjoying food and games.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - On Tues. Oct. 3, anchors Jessica Foster and Mel Zosh unveiled October’s Chapter Chat book. It is ‘The Seven Year Slip’ by Ashley Poston. The book was released June of 2023. September’s book was ‘Tom Lake’ by Ann Patchett.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - From people to places, check out this blast from the past with local historian Bill Hudson. As always if anyone or anything looked familiar or just looking to chat, give Hudson a call at (850) 785-3364.

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to panama city beach..

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — Downtown Panama City kicked off the fall season this weekend with its 35th annual Oktoberfest. Destination Panama City transformed the newly renovated Harrison Avenue into a German beer garden  “It’s something that is culturally ingrained in our community,” Destination Panama City President and CEO Jennifer Vigil said. “And you can […]

Over the past few years, public art proponents — including Jennifer Steele, the executive director of the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, and Jayson Kretzer, the executive director of the Bay Arts Alliance in Panama City — have advanced mural initiatives across the region. Larger-than-life paintings now...

The Fast and Furriest event was held at Alaqua Animal Refuge on Sunday.

The mountain lions stir with a low rumble as they rise to be fed. The big animals gently accept their meals and eat in a way that seems delicate, until you hear the crunch of bones between their powerful jaws. “Gentle, gentle,” the tour guide calls to the animals as...

11 am – 3 pm, the patch will have various entertainment. This year, Saturdays in the Patch will feature: Nature Day (wildlife crafts, interpretive programs,. educational games), a fishing expo for kids, face painting, a haunted history tour, live music,. including Huck and Lily, food trucks, and other games...

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - On the Mon. Oct. 2 edition of NewsChannel 7 Today’s Coffee Chat, anchors Jssica Foster and Mel Zosh talked about what they did over the weekend. Jessica visited Camp Saint Helen State Park and picked out pumpkins with her family. Mel went to...

Welcome to our exploration of the top seven seafood restaurants in Panama City Beach. Have you had the chance to dine at any of these exquisite locations? If you have, we encourage you to share your experiences in the comments section below.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Friday on Newschannel at 4, we celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month. Kesia Blenn, the Arts, Culture, and Education Coordinator for the city of Panama City, and Jose Nodal, the owner of Havana 1980, stopped by the studio to share with us the upcoming events to celebrate the month.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Meet Sam, News 13’s Pet Adoption Option of the Week!. This delightful, playful 7-month-old Labrador Retriever mix is available for adoption at the Bay County Animal Shelter. Learn more about other adoptable animals at the shelter. Bay County Animal Control is located at...

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - On the Thurs. Sept. 28 edition of NewsChannel 7 Today’s ‘Falling Into Fun,’ Sarah Marler with Sarah Kirkland Marler Designs showed how you can make your own ghost decorations and how you can decorate your table for Halloween, including with a Halloween candy charcuterie board.

Kaleigh Tingelstad and Cortney Evans break down all of the games, scores, and highlights from Week 6 of Friday Night Fever!

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — Traveling is getting easier at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. Airport officials opened their second long-term parking lot across the street from the original. The self-serve, and credit card-only lot has 330 spaces and will be used primarily for overflow. Technology will make the process smoother, when a car […]