Florida State

Panama City, FL

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - We’re inside of three weeks before the 21st Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic. That annual event set for Baytowne Marina at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. It’s a tournament that now averages 80 plus boats, and a prize purse that nears the two-million-dollar mark. All that on track again for this year’s ECBC, which begins on the 21st. Jonathan Boone is in his third year as the Tournament Director.

3 Weeks Away from the 21st Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic

South Carolina State

Panama City Beach, FL

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...

Duplin Winery Opening Day Postponed

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.

Wear It Thursday styled by The Carrington Collection

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...

Celebrate Day of Zen with Kitten Yoga

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -The Bay County NAACP Youth Council has paired up with the Panama City Quality of Life to host a fun-filled summer event. The Summer Youth Explosion will be kicking off at 12 p.m. at the Daffin Park Clubhouse in Panama City. The free family-friendly event will last until 4 p.m.

Kick-off the summer season this weekend at the Summer Youth Explosion

Jackson County, FL

Greenwood, FL

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Jackson County officials sat down to discuss the possible uses of the historical Great Oaks home in Greenwood Wednesday. It was built just before the Civil War in 1861 and is on the register of historic places. The Jackson County Commission and the Tourist Development...

Jackson County aiming to preserve one of its oldest standing structures

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...

Chapter Chat book selection for June

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Kartona Electric Speedway is hosting another Karts and Cars event, which allows car enthusiasts to gather and share their rides with the community. Things will kick off over at Kartona at 9 a.m. and the car show will wrap up around 12 p.m. Also,...

Kartona Karts and Cars

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The speed limit on Jenks Avenue in Panama City will increase starting tomorrow. Jenks Avenue between State Road 390 and West 15th street will permanently change to 40 miles per hour. The change represents a five mph increase on Jenks Ave. between S.R. 390 to...

Jenks Avenue speed limit is changing

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - While students kick off their summer breaks, Bay District Schools kicks off its Master Teacher Program. Rutherford High is one of seven comprehensive support and improvement schools, which means the school is among the lowest-performing five percent. This year, school officials intend to change that through the new program.

Rutherford High kicks off its Master Teacher Program

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - It’s going to be a warm and humid night over NWFL with spotty passing showers & maybe a few storms. Lows will fall into the upper 60s. Winds will be NE at 5-10 mph. On Thursday rain chances will be highest at the coast and lower inland. Skies will be mostly cloudy with highs near 80. The rain chances decrease on Friday with clouds lingering. Expect sunny, warmer, and drier weather for the weekend ahead.

Wednesday Evening Forecast

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.

Domestic-related stabbing in Panama City Beach

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...

Man arrested after multiple-county pursuit

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...

Man identified in fatal crash

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Growing your own food could help keep the grocery bills down

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -If you are looking to save a few bucks at the grocery store, you might want to think about growing your own...

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