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Chipley, FL

World War II veteran Oscar "Buck" Buchanan turned 105-years-old Saturday in Chipley. Happy birthday, Oscar!. One lucky car enthusiast drove off with some free gas at Kartona Electric Speedway Saturday. Blountstown splash pad officially open after being in the works for years. Updated: 6 hours ago. ”I am so excited!...

Awoken Kicks One Year Anniversary

Sneads, FL

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -The First Ladies of Sneads is hosting the Lake Seminole Fest on Friday, June 9. The goal of the event is to help raise money to restore the community playground and eventually build a splash pad for that area. The Lake Seminole Fest will be at...

Lake Seminole Fest this Friday in Sneads

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A decades-old staple in Downtown Panama City has been shut since Hurricane Michael. However, its opening date is inching closer. City officials say the beloved T-dock at the Panama City Marina is expected to open next month. “The city workers are doing a great job...

Downtown Panama City T-dock expected to reopen in July

In 1998, film crews descended on the quaint Walton County town of Seaside, and the end result helped put our area on the map. The Truman show starred Jim Carrey as a man who found out his entire life was being broadcast on live TV and no one was who they claimed to be.

30A Parking Pains

Destin, FL

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - We’re now in the midst of the Blue Marlin Tournament season. The Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic is just over two weeks away. And the return of the Bay Point tournament, now the Bay Point Billfish Open comes the last week of June. In regards to the Bay Point tourney, certainly the high point of that event’s 27 years was the one thousand-46 pound blue that was hauled in by Conrad Hawkins aboard “Lucky Two” a Destin based boat in 2001. And now the legend of that “grander” lives on at Destin restaurant Boshamps, getting the mounted version of that fish when another restaurant that had it on display, closed!

Legend of the Bay Point “Grander” lives on at Boshamps in Destin

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - “There’s always been a fascination with the Truman House.” homeowner Susanne Cambre remarked. On Monday, stars shined along the beach of Seaside. The 25th Anniversary of “The Truman Show” is being celebrated in the little town that started it all.

“Good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight”: ‘The Truman Show’ celebrated in town that started it all

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - One local small business owner is giving back to Panama City one “kick” at a time. Trevor Bryon opened his “Awoken Kicks” brick and mortar store in June 2022. Byron celebrated the store’s one-year anniversary Saturday. He said his business’s name is meant to be an inspirational message for others. The “Awoken Kicks” owner said it’s all about waking up and achieving your dreams every day.

Panama City entrepreneur spreads inspiring message

Calhoun County, FL

Blountstown, FL

BLOUNTSTOWN, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - More than 200 residents in Calhoun County kicked off the summer by heading to the newly opened Blountstown Splash Pad. Blountstown city leaders cut the ribbon to the splash pad Friday morning. Representatives with the Calhoun County Community Foundation said the splash pad had been in the works since 2019.

Blountstown splash pad officially open after being in the works for years

Panama City T-dock to reopen

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Many kids in Bay County kicked off summer break with some fun Saturday. The NAACP Youth Council held its ‘Summer Explosion,’ in Panama City at Daffin Park with lots of free food, music, and games for people to take part in. Kids and...

NAACP Youth Council host ‘Summer Explosion,’ kicking off summer break

A decades-old staple in downtown Panama City has been shut since Hurricane Michael. But its opening date is inching closer. Former Lynn Haven mayor, Margo Anderson, learned Monday she'll spend a month in prison, sentenced for her role in a large city corruption investigation after Hurricane Michael.

The Truman Show anniversary

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Rosemary Beach, FL

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Many people, visitors and residents alike, in the panhandle look forward to a relaxing day on the beach. However, finding a parking spot can be a challenge. Residents in Inlet Beach and 30A tell NewsChannel 7 they are getting increasingly frustrated with the number of...

Residents speak out about parking issues in Inlet Beach, along 30A

Jackson County, FL

Marianna, FL

MARIANNA, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Helping men overcome life’s toughest challenges is the focus of Chrome, a faith-based recovery center in Marianna. “For men to walk from rescued which is rescued from whatever life’s pains are. The pain of addiction, pain from the loss of family members, poor choices, mental illness,” said David Bottner, CEO of Chrome.

Chrome- A Men’s Rehabilitation Center In Jackson County Holds Official Ribbon Cutting

Tallahassee, FL

Lynn Haven, FL

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Former Lynn Haven Mayor Margo Anderson was sentenced to one month in prison, a year of probation and 100 hours of community service. This is for her role in a large city corruption investigation, which took place after Hurricane Michael. Anderson made a plea agreement in...

Margo Anderson sentenced in Lynn Haven city corruption investigation

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PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Happy Monday Folks!. It’s going to be another cool night in the Panhandle, but thankfully freezing conditions will not be likely...

Monday Evening Forecast

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