Panama City, FL

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

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Springfield, FL

SPRINGFIELD, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A Bay County jury found a Springfield man not guilty in a little over an hour on Thursday. According to defense attorney, Albert J. Sauline, the defense called the alleged victim as a witness to testify against the prosecution. Jeremy Leslie was charged with two other...

Man found not guilty in 2020 armed robbery, shooting incident

Bay County, FL

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) -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, 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 Beach, FL

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City Beach had their memorial service at the Veteran’s Memorial Plaza, near Pier Park, on Monday. Dozens of people gathered to honor those who have served our country. At the ceremony there were veterans first responders and locals who attended. History was...

Memorial Day Services Panama City Beach

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

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Florida Highway Patrol has released new information regarding the fatal crash. A pick-up truck was traveling south on US 231. Meanwhile, an SUV was stopped in the left turn lane of SR 390, waiting to turn on US 231. While traveling, the truck drifted to...

Man killed in crash near busy intersection

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

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - It is no secret that Gulf Coast Jam is back, but this year it is bigger than ever. NewsChannel 7′s Shaun Breaux visited Frank Brown Park to get a behind the scenes look at all that goes into the production. The sold-out Gulf Coast...

Gulf Coast Jam prepares for weekend ahead

Callaway, FL

Lynn Haven, FL

Tyndall Air Force Base, FL

Southport, FL

Youngstown, FL

Mexico Beach, FL

Overstreet, FL

Inlet Beach, FL

Alys Beach, FL

Watersound, FL

Ebro, FL

Kinard, FL

Seacrest, FL

Sunny Hills, FL

Fountain, FL

Wewahitchka, FL

Bruce, FL

Point Washington, FL

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Panama City Commissioners crack down on staged car lots

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Brick-and-mortar car dealers in Panama City will no longer compete against staged car lots. City commissioners passed a regulated remote...

Panama City Commissioners crack down on staged car lots

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