Panama City, FL

Panama City Beach, FL

Bay County, FL

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Bay County held a public meeting Thursday as part of phase three of the Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway Project. The meeting which is referred to as the Project Development and Environment Study took place at the Lyndell Conference Center in Panama City Beach. More...

Philip Griffitts Sr. Pkwy Project: Residents speak out

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -I LOVE SUGAR is celebrating 10 years of its unique candy experience. On June 1 the Pier Park location will be hosting several events throughout the day to celebrate the sweet occasion. The event will include games, giveaways, candy tastings, a DJ, balloon animals, and more.

I LOVE SUGAR company celebrating 10th anniversary

Georgia State

Ebro, FL

EBRO, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - What if you heard about an Antarctic exploring politician that moved to the river swamps of Ebro to open a backwoods dental office? Sounds far out there, doesn’t it? But that’s the life of Dr. John Savage, one of the area’s most well-known dentists.

The Unbelievable Life of Dr. John Savage on the Choctawhatchee River

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Today, Panama City celebrated the grand re-opening of the Woods Ball Field on E. 14th Street. The field has been around since the 1940s but is now completely renovated. The renovation included re-construction of the in-field, dugouts, new sod, and concession stands. Panama City’s Quality...

Panama City celebrates the grand re-opening of Woods Ball Field

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The temperatures are warm and this summer season, vibrant colors are hot!. In this week’s Wear it Wednesday, NewsChannel 7 Today’s Jessica Foster and Shaun Breaux wore outfits styled by Versona in Pier Park. Versona’s Store Manager Chamagne Perdue says flowy dresses,...

Wear it Wednesday styled by Versona

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway project is in motion. Bay County officials will be kicking off a public meeting Thursday as part of the Project Development and Environmental study. The meeting will take place at the Lyndell Conference Center in Panama City Beach from...

Philip Griffitts Sr. Pkwy Project public meeting underway

Marianna, FL

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Southern Lights Talent Competition is wrapping up its auditions for this year. You have until May 31st to submit your audition videos. The host of the competition, Charlie Dykes, said this year there will be more prizes than ever from up to $10,000, recording deals, studio time, Chipola scholarships, a video deal, and an audience choice award.

Southern Lights’ Talent Competition auditions period ending soon

Drier, less humid air is moving into NWFL and could last through the upcoming holiday weekend. The Panama City Beach City Council approved the fire, CRA, and stormwater assessment projects this morning. This week’s Golden Apple Award winner is Alex Hall. Updated: 16 hours ago. This week's Golden Apple...

Lake Powell Runoff Issues

Florida State

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Many will flock to the beaches across the Panhandle for Memorial Day weekend. But an increase in visitors also means more traffic on the roadways. This is why you might see more Florida Highway Patrol Troopers out and about over the next few days. “There’s a...

FHP is reminding the public to drive safe during the holiday weekend

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Memorial Day weekend is a busy travel time for people. Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is no different. “It is always a huge weekend for the airport,” Holly Melzer, Airport Board of Directors Chairman said. Travelers will be flying out of the airport, and...

Memorial Day holiday traffic expected in the sky and on the road

Learning a new burger recipe for Memorial Day on NewsChannel 7 Today. Drier, less humid air is moving into NWFL and could last through the upcoming holiday weekend.

Panama City Beach assessment projects

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Rutherford Rams are expanding their athletic program from within their school. Thanks to Hurricane Michael, Everitt Middle School was shut down, so some 700 6th, 7th and 8th graders were moved to Rutherford High School. For those middle schoolers to compete, well they had to do so at the high school level, but starting in the fall, that’s no longer the case!

Rutherford Expanding Their Athletic Program

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The rainy pattern is coming to an end and now drier, less humid air is moving into NWFL. For tonight skies will slowly clear w/lows in the low 60s inland and mid 60s at the coast. On Thursday it will be mostly sunny w/highs in the low to mid 80s. Winds will be NE ta 10 mph. Expect the low humidity and drier air to last into the Memorial Day weekend. Right now the next 7 days will be dry.

Wednesday Evening Forecast

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - If you are firing up the grill this holiday weekend, impress your guests with this delicious wagyu burger recipe. The Polished Chef, Chef Nathan, stopped by the studio this Foodie Friday to share tips on how to have the best burgers around this Memorial Day Weekend.

Memorial Day Weekend Cookout Ideas with Chef Nathan

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - TGIF!. Another comfortable Panhandle day is on the way! Sunny skies will persist throughout the morning, with a mix of sun and clouds developing through the afternoon. We’ll also experience somewhat breezy conditions today as a byproduct of a surface low to our southeast. Highs will reach the low 80s for most of this afternoon but could feel more like the upper 70s due to the breeze and dry air.

Sunny stretch for Memorial Day weekend

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - This week’s Golden Apple winner is Alex Hall from University Academy in Panama City. Ms. Hall, the kindergarten teacher who students adore, said, “It is very surprising and unexpected, but I am honored.”. She was nominated for always inspiring her kids to be...

This week’s Golden Apple Award winner is...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Good Thursday morning everyone!. It’s a quiet start on radar this morning with showers moving in the off shore direction off the coast. However, we do have a few clouds cruising our skies this morning for a partly cloudy start. Yet, plenty of sunshine opens up in our skies into the midday and afternoon.

A beautiful setup ahead for the end of the week

Walton County, FL

Defuniak Springs, FL

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A man is in custody after deputies say he was wanted out of Bay County. On Wednesday evening, Walton County Sheriff’s Office pulled over a car at the 76 gas station near Waffle House in DeFuniak Springs. During the stop, deputies say they identified...

Wanted suspect caught during traffic stop

MARIANNA, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A jury found a man guilty on Wednesday in 40 minutes for almost killing someone with a box-cutter. In 2021, prosecutors say 37-year-old Johnathon Clarence Coulliette became upset after his girlfriend invited the victim and his girlfriend to his home. According to the State Attorney’s Office,...

Man guilty of almost killing victim with box-cutter

Washington State

Washington County, FL

Vernon, FL

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - After a burglary at a local sportsplex earlier this month, deputies say a man has been arrested. On May 5, Washington County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a burglary at the Vernon Sportsplex. Workers told deputies they noticed a door was open and a cash box was empty when they arrived.

Burglary at Vernon Sportsplex ends in one arrest

Lynn Haven, FL

Southport, FL

Callaway, FL

Tyndall Air Force Base, FL

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Watersound, FL

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Overstreet, FL

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Freeport, FL

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Shipwreck Island Waterpark is hiring lifeguards

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -If you are looking for a summer job, Shipwreck Island Waterpark is hiring. The waterpark is celebrating 40 years of business...

Shipwreck Island Waterpark is hiring lifeguards

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