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

Panama City Beach, FL

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

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

Florida State

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

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Community members gathered Monday morning on Memorial Day to honor the men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The community came together at Kent Forest Lawn Cemetery to share stories of their fallen loved ones. This is the 49th year...

Memorial Day at Kent Forest Lawn

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

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

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

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 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) - 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

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

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

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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Naval Support Activity Panama City broadens students’ horizons

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Students at Patronis Elementary School did more than their usual classwork on Tuesday. Naval Support Activity Panama City brought equipment from...

Naval Support Activity Panama City broadens students’ horizons

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