CRIME & SAFETY

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A woman has been arrested after deputies say she stabbed a man in the neck. On Friday afternoon, Bay County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a stabbing before 1:00 p.m. When deputies arrived on scene at Sunset Avenue, they say the victim was reportedly not at home, but the suspect was.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -The Panama City Police Department has identified the victim in a fatal crash on Wednesday evening. According to investigators Michael Angelo Franjul, 22, of Panama City, was killed in the accident. PCPD reports the crash happened on U.S. 231 and Bayou George Drive. Patrol officers said...

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — Panama City Police have identified the man killed in a wreck on Highway 231 Wednesday night. According to a news release by the PCPD, officers responded to the intersection of U.S. 231 and Bayou George Drive around 8:35 p.m. after receiving a report of a two-vehicle crash. Michael Angelo Franjul, […]

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — A transient who attacked a Bay County Sheriff’s deputy with his own gun was found guilty of attempted murder Wednesday night. It took the jury about two hours to find Michael Barrett guilty of attempted first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer, aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer and […]

PANAMA CITY BEACH − Daryl Paul says he thinks the city is well equipped to protect beachgoers on its shores. Paul, who took over as beach safety director for Panama City Beach Fire Rescue earlier this year, said the city's number of lifeguards has doubled over the past few weeks − a byproduct of schools letting out for summer break and experienced lifeguards returning to their positions.

SPRINGFIELD, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A Bay County jury found a Springfield man not guilty in a little over an hour on Thursday. According to defense attorney, Albert J. Sauline, the defense called the alleged victim as a witness to testify against the prosecution. Jeremy Leslie was charged with two other...

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — One person is dead in a crash at the intersection of Highway 231 and Bayou George Drive Wednesday evening. According to Panama City Police officials, a FedEx truck was heading north in the outside lane when it collided with a passenger car around 8:30 p.m. The driver of the car […]

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Four suspects have been arrested in connection to a string of 16 car burglaries and gun theft, according to Bay County authorities. On May 24, three men were allegedly seen burglarizing several cars in the Callaway area. Investigators with Panama City Police say they were...

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Gulf Coast Jam is one of the largest events of the year in Panama City Beach. Thousands of people flood Frank Brown Park to sing along to their favorite country songs. “This festival is sold out, so we will have thirty thousand people at...

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A man is in custody after being pursued across multiple counties, according to deputies. On Wednesday, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office say they received a call that deputies from Washington County were headed to the area in a pursuit with a reckless driver. Officials say...

PANAMA CITY BEACH − Local law enforcement is gearing for a very busy weekend on the Beach. With the 2023 Gulf Coast Jam just days away, Panama City Beach Police Chief J.R. Talamantez said he anticipants traffic will be the city's biggest challenge this weekend, as thousands of visitors are set to travel to PCB for the four-day event held Thursday through Sunday at Frank Brown Park.

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — Panama City Beach police were investigating a death Monday afternoon. Officials said the body was found at about 1 p.m. near a gas station on Hutchison Boulevard. The man was believed to be a transient. “There is no eminent danger to the community related to this incident,” city officials […]

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — Over the next few months Bay County will be busy with tourists and locals enjoying the summer season, but summer or not, large crowds are nothing new for Panama City Beach. “We have the beach patrol going nearly year-round right now so, of course, we upped the numbers of deputies […]

Editor’s Note: Florida Highway Patrol incorrectly reported the details of this fatal crash and they have sent an updated news release correcting the details. We have updated our story. BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — One man is dead after a crash on Highway 231 Tuesday morning. According to a news release by the Florida Highway […]

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - PCPD says they have identified the man killed in the fatal crash. Investigators say 22-year-old Michael Angelo Franjul died after his Nissan collided into a 2006 FedEx truck in the intersection. A passenger in the Nissan was reportedly taken to a local hospital and remains...

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — The man accused of attacking a pizza delivery driver is out of jail, officials said Monday. A Marco’s Pizza delivery driver was allegedly followed by a large white truck to the store where he worked. The man in the passenger side of the truck then choked the driver out […]

A Georgia resident is accused of putting a chokehold on another man in the parking lot of a pizza store after an alleged road rage incident in the Florida Panhandle, authorities said.

Editor’s Note: We have updated this story. LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) — Local law enforcement agencies have been making several arrests in connection to car burglaries. The break-ins happened in Lynn Haven, Panama City, and Callaway. Local law enforcement officials said they found several suspects in possession of stolen items, including firearms. Officials stated many […]

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — A vehicle was engulfed in flames after a Sunday morning car crash. According to the video submitted by a viewer, two vehicles crashed into one another around 4:30 a.m. near 18th Street and Drummond Avenue, leaving the other vehicle fully engulfed in flames. More details are planned to be released […]

Rain chances will gradually increase this week and peak on Thursday in NWFL. It's the unofficial kick-off to the summer season. Memorial Day weekend starts with droves of people coming to enjoy the sandy white beaches. Memorial Day: Patrolling the water. Updated: 5 hours ago. Many people are hitting the...