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PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — Anticipation continues to build as movie fans prepare for the opening of the new Regal Theater on West 23rd Street. Crews mounted the large marquee at the theater’s entrance Friday. The corporate officials are still not commenting much about the plans. Some new signage gives a good indication of what […]

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — Thursday turned out to be a beautiful day, with the rain holding off just in time for the kick-off of Gulf Coast Jam! Thursday was day one of the 4 day event at Frank Brown Park. Hardy, known for his song “Wait in the Truck” is headlining Thursday night. Also […]

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Opening day at Duplin Winery in Panama City Beach has been postponed. The 39,000-square-foot facility is located on North Glades Trail and Back Beach Road and was set to open its doors on June 1st, however, that did not happen. Duplin Winery Co-owner Jonathan...

How would YOU like to go HERE? You'll have a chance with WBKR's brand new contest- the Beach Bag Blowout. We're giving away 92 brand new WBKR Henderson Chevrolet beach bags and three of those bags will contain trips to the Holiday Inn Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. Here's...

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — After surgery and lengthy rehabilitation, Wildman is in almost perfect health. But he’s never going to be able to return to the wild. It’s been a long road to recovery for this young bobcat. On memorial day weekend last year, he was hit by a truck on Highway 231 and pinned […]

Do you “go nuts” for doughnuts? Sure you do. We all do. They’re made from fried dough and sugar. We’d be fools not to be interested.

GREENVILLE—Local dance studio, 5678 Dance, founded and ran by Cari Plessinger 13 years ago, is already planning its 2023-2024 dance season. The studio has just finished its spring recital, and is preparing to go Panama City, Florida for competition. Compliments have been rolling in on the amazing recital the...

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — The gates inside Frank Brown Park open up Thursday, June 1 at 1 p.m. for the most popular music festival in Southeast America. Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam is a sold-out show. It is expected to welcome up to 30,000 people from all over the world each of its four […]

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — With summer in full gear, many residents and tourists alike are looking for nearby entertainment to enjoy the season. Gulf Coast Jam is about to kick off on Thursday, June 1, with headliner Kenny Chesney, and other well-known artists such as Miranda Lambert, Hardy, and Kane Brown. The Seabreeze Jazz […]

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — Meet Marlene, News 13’s Pet Adoption Option of the Week! This sweet, German Shepherd and Husky mix is around 2 years and 1 month old and is available for adoption at the Bay County Animal Shelter. Learn more about other adoptable animals at the shelter. Bay County Animal Control is […]

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -This week’s Wear It Wednesday was done on Thursday. The NewsChannel 7 Today team took a look at the latest in summer fashion. Mia Hill, the owner of The Carrington Collection styled Jessica and Shaun in fun vibrant colors to help get them ready not only for the summer season but also for Gulf Coast Jam.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Karma Shack is known for hosting a variety of donation-based yoga classes and their Zen Monthly Art Market, but at the Fourth hosting of this Day of Zen celebration, Kitten Yoga is stealing the show. The Karma Shack has teamed up with Open Sands...

🎶🌴🍻 Hey there, music lovers! Get ready for an exciting event happening this weekend! 🎉. The Ukulele Orchestra of St. Andrews is celebrating their 10th Anniversary at Little Village, located at 2808 W 12th St, Panama City, FL on Sunday, June 4th from 1-4pm. 🎉🎉

🍪🎨👩‍🍳 Hey, hey, hey, all you cookie enthusiasts out there! Are you ready to get your decorating game on? This Saturday, June 3rd at 10am CST, The Drip Coffee Co. is hosting a Kids Cookie Decorating Class! 🎉👏

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The NewsChannel 7 team is asking viewers to read along with this month’s Chapter Chat Book Club pick!. The read for June is The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry. Chapter Chat’s next meet-up will be on June 27th at...

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — News 13 airs a segment on News 13 Midday every Wednesday, “Wellness Wednesday”. This week, Traycee Green from Pure Platinum was in studio to show us different types of quadricep workouts you can do right at home!. Traycee discussed the four different...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Over at Panama City CrossFit, eight members of the North Bay Haven weightlifting team are preparing to travel to this year’s USAW nationals. These 8 lifters, 6 female and 2 male, all had high enough qualifying totals at the end of the high school season, meaning their total weight lifted across their two lifts was high enough for an invite to the national competition.

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Enjoy a history tour of Camp Helen State Park from 10 – 11 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month. Join park staff and volunteers on a walk through the rich history of the park. Learn about the early indigenous people who occupied this land all the way through to the 1920s when the park was developed as a private residence for the Hicks family and later turned into a summer retreat for Avondale Textile mill employees and their families. Depending upon availability, there will be the opportunity to go inside historic structures. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

Rain chances will begin to increase the next few days. Crews are on Day 2 of trying to put out a wildfire in Calhoun County. It started as a controlled burn that quickly got out of hand.