Panama City, FL

Panama City Beach, FL

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - If looking for a new experience in a beautiful environment, join the Karma Shack from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 28 at their monthly art market. The market, held once a month, focuses on the holistic community center and is located at the...

Join this holistic experience at the Zen Monthly Art Market

Lynn Haven, FL

It's sold out now, but some lucky folks won some free tickets today thanks to Peoples First Insurance. NC7's Allison Baker was there for the parking lot party. Guam is recovering after a super typhoon hit the island this week, wind gusts reaching close to 200 miles per hour, devastating the area.

Lynn Haven cheer coach arrest

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

Niceville, FL

NICEVILLE, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Newschannel 7 highlights an overcomer of addiction in the Freedom Friday segment. If you’ve ever been in a bad romance, you might relate to this week’s overcomer. “I went to prison for him,” Celeste Johnson says using meth to be more intimate with her...

FREEDOM FRIDAY: Celeste Johnson

Florida State

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -It’s time to embrace your inner child this weekend for the Florida Panhandle Toy Expo. The event will be taking place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be held at the Travelodge Event Center, located at 203 Shalimar Street,...

Florida Panhandle Toy Expo this weekend

Guam is recovering after a super typhoon hit the island this week, wind gusts reaching close to 200 miles per hour, devastating the area. Hurricane season starts in just few days, and its important for residents to have a plan. That's why U.S. Senator Rick Scott took a trip to Mexico Beach on Friday.

Gulf Coast Jam parking lot party

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) - It’s going to be a beautiful night tonight in NWFL w/lows in the upper 50s inland and low to mid 60s at the coast. Skies will be mostly clear. Winds will be NE at 5-10 mph. On Saturday skies will be sunny w/highs in the low 80s. Winds will be NE at 10-15 mph. Lows Sunday AM will be in the mid 50s inland and near 60 at the coast. Highs Sunday will be in the low 80s w/mid 80s likely by Memorial Day.

Weekend Forecast

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...

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) - 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, 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) - For the first time in 12 years, Panama City has a new person in the mayor’s seat. Dr. Michael Rohan, better known as ‘Doc,’ officially took his oath today. Many of Panama City’s law enforcement and other local officials attended the ceremony....

Panama City Mayor sworn in during inauguration

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) - 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, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Bay District Schools officials stopped by NewsChannel 7 to talk about their parent portal. BDS’s Tim Breckenridge said parents need to make sure they keep their contact information updated on the portal. For more information about the portal watch the interview attached to this story.

BDS Parent Portal

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 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

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

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

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

Marianna, FL

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

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Comedian Rory Scovel coming to Panama City

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - In need of a good laugh? You’re in luck. Panama City...

Comedian Rory Scovel coming to Panama City

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