Panama City, FL

Panama City Beach, FL

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Across the country, pools and beaches are in desperate need of lifeguards. At the Panama City Beach Aquatic Center, the facility’s Health and Safety Aquatic Specialist Dennis Kennedy said while they have enough staff to function, they still need more to handle the influx of visitors expected this summer.

Local lifeguard staffing numbers amid national shortage

Golf, FL

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -What a rather strange game golf can be. For Mosley alum Chase Seiffert, it’s been an odd stretch for him on the Korn Ferry Tour the last month and a half! A missed cut back in mid-April, followed by a third place finish at the LECOM Suncoast Classic near Bradenton the following week.

Mosley alum Seiffert coming off big week on KF Tour

Georgia State

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Another change is in store for the athletic program at North Bay Haven. Early Tuesday we learned coach Dustin Rennspies had handed in his resignation as the Buc’s A.D. North Bay Haven Chief Education Officer Larry Bolinger then confirming that Tuesday afternoon, saysing coach Rennspies informed the school he wants to pursue a job offer back in the state of Georgia, where he’s been a coach and A.D. Rennspies a 1991 Mosley graduate, spent time as an assistant baseball coach at Mosley. Then took a baseball head coaching job at West Hall in Oakwood, Georgia, did that for three years. Then spent a couple of years as the A.D. at Alpharetta High School. He came back to Bay County as the A.D. at North Bay Haven in 2021, a short time later he named himself the Buc’s head baseball coach. After two seasons guiding the Bucs, he turned that job over to Cody Chizmar. Now he’s out altogether.

North Bay Haven A.D. resigns

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -The Panama City Beach Police Department is investigating a deceased body that was found near the Murphy Gas Station. Officers say the body was located around 1 p.m. Monday. Officials say that there is no danger to the community related to the incident. It is...

PCBPD working death investigation

Bay County, FL

Callaway, FL

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Habitat for Humanity of Bay County has completed its first fundraiser home and now it is ready for a buyer. The proceeds from the sale home will go towards building affordable housing for those in need. “We are going to use the proceeds from the sale...

Habitat for Humanity of Bay County completes first fundraiser home

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...

Four arrested in string of burglaries in Bay County

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - As of 11:00 a.m., the intersection has been cleared. Florida Highway Patrol says a 69-year-old man from Panama City was killed Tuesday morning after a crash at Highway 390 and 231. Troopers say the man was pronounced at the hospital after they got the call...

Man killed in crash near busy intersection

Defuniak Springs, FL

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A man has been arrested after officers identified him as a suspect involved in a shooting incident earlier this month. On May 22, DeFuniak Springs Police received reports of an individual with a gunshot wound inside a local gas station. When officers arrived, they say...

Man arrested for shootings in several areas

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

Bonifay, FL

BONIFAY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Investigators are in Bonifay after a reported fatal shooting at the Holiday Inn. According to Holmes County Sheriff’s Office, all parties have been identified at this time, and there is no current danger to the community. The investigation is still ongoing, and no further information...

Deputies investigating hotel shooting in Bonifay

BONIFAY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Around 3:23 a.m. on Monday morning, a 911 call was received from the Holiday Inn Express in Bonifay. A female on the phone told officials she had accidentally shot someone. Deputies were shortly on scene and came into the motel room where the woman and a...

More details on fatal hotel shooting in Bonifay

Walton County, FL

Santa Rosa Beach, FL

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A man was arrested after deputies say he stole a car and was caught within an hour. On Sunday, Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a stolen vehicle at Hungry Howie’s Pizza in Santa Rosa Beach. Upon arrival, the victim...

Car stolen and found within hour, man arrested

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Another beauty today but rain chances return this weekend

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Good Friday morning everyone. Once again, we’re waking up with fog and low clouds but nothing to worry about on radar....

Another beauty today but rain chances return this weekend

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