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New owner says Jerry Lee Lewis Ranch museum will be the last “missing piece” of singer’s legacy
Todd Herendeen doesn’t get emotional a lot. But when Realtor Mark Gardner drove him through the gates of the Jerry Lee Lewis Ranch and said ‘welcome home,’ he couldn’t help getting choked up a bit. Herendeen, a Florida-based entertainer who headlines his own Elvis, Gospel, patriotic,...
Democrats meeting Monday to name replacement candidate in North Florida congressional race
The Democratic candidate for a north Florida congressional seat has dropped out of this year's race, forcing party honchos to select a replacement. Democrat Meghann Hovey of Tallahassee, who had qualified to run for the 2nd Congressional District seat in June, notified the Florida Division of Elections this week she was withdrawing. Now,...
Gibbs Construction Cardinals get dramatic win at Grand Slam World Series
The Gibbs Construction Cardinals had to wait 5½ hours because of a weather to play their winners’ bracket game Thursday at the Grand Slam World Series in Panama City, Florida. When the Cardinals finally took the field against Birmingham-based Over the Mountain Baseball Club, they found themselves down...
Support students and teachers at Panhandle wide event
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Multiple Panhandle organizations including the United Way of Northwest Florida and CPAR are working together to provide school supplies for both teachers and students this weekend. From 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 27 at six different Walmart locations across the Panhandle, you can donate money or school materials. […]
Stuff the Bus campaign helping teachers
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - It’s almost time for a new school year to start, and you can help teachers by donating supplies for their classrooms. Gina Littleton, the President and CEO of United Way of Northwest Florida, stopped by the WJHG studio to talk about their Stuff the Bus fundraiser ahead of this school year!
Foodie Friday with Another Broken Egg Cafe
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Summer Games start Friday July 26 in Paris. If you’re planning on watching the Summer Games, you can get some comfort food that’s delicious and sweet and perfect for breakfast or brunch, too!. Greg Paul and Eric Kornegay from Another Broken...
Summery setup ahead for the week: Hot, humid and a storm
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Good Friday morning everyone!. It’s a quieter morning for us on satellite and radar with just a little cloud debris left over from yesterday’s showers and thunderstorms. We’ll see mostly sunny skies for the morning drive today. I won’t have a rain chance developing for us today until lunch or a little after.
Panama City Beach implements strict double red flag policy to improve water safety
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – The Panama City Beach City Council members continue to search for ways to enhance beach safety. They approved a change to the double red flag law on Thursday morning. That change will most likely result in a lot more citations for double red flag violators. The Panama City Beach […]
Early Learning Coalition of NWFL VPK Registration
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Giving your child a jump start on their educational journey!. Thursday, on Newschannel 7 at 4 p.m., Tami Valdez and Lindsay Holmes from the Early Learning Coalition NWFL joined us to tell us all about VPK registration. VPK is a state funded educational program that...
State gives the Collegiate School FSU PC “A” rating
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Florida Department of Education has designated the Collegiate School Florida State University Panama City as an “A” school. According to a press release from FSU PC, The Collegiate School at Florida State University Panama City has received the designation from the state within its first year of operation.
Panama City Women’s Connection
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Some women call it life-changing, some call it a growing experience and some say they leave feeling lighter and loved. On the second Tuesday of each month anywhere from 50 to 100 women are gathered for the three f’s... food, fun and fellowship. The...
Furry friends need your help in Bay County
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Some four-legged friends around Bay County would love for you to welcome them into your heart and home. Organizations like Castaway Cats and Dogs are preparing rescued animals for loving families. This non-profit organization’s mission is to provide a second chance for animals whose life...
Panama City Commision votes to raise millage rate cap
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - At the Panama City Commission special meeting on Thursday, July 25, the city leaders voted 3 to 2 to raise the millage rate cap by .5. That decision came after a six-hour meeting where the heads of each city department proposed their needs to the commission and a draft of the city budget for 2025.
‘Badcock & More’ furniture stores to close after filing for bankruptcy
CALLAWAY, Fla. (WMBB) — The doors to hundreds of ‘Badcock & More’ furniture stores in the southeastern region are closing soon. A company called Conn’s bought the chain last December, and now they’re filing for bankruptcy. “We got a call from corporate stating that they had declared bankruptcy, and they would be closing all of […]
Local football teams experience preseason media day
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – Over a dozen local high school football teams participated in the 4QuartersOnline Media Day at the Pier Park Dave and Busters on Thursday afternoon. The event allowed teams to take pictures and sit down in a press conference-type setting to answer questions about their upcoming seasons. 16 teams in […]
64 Panhandle students participating in Mavericks STEM camp
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – 64 Panhandle middle and high school students are spending part of the week at Rutherford High School. They are participating in the Mavericks STEM camp. During this camp, students learn to build artificial intelligence models and real-world applications for science, technology, engineering, and math. The camp is sponsored by FSU […]
Community cleanup at Merritt Brown Middle School
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Merrit Brown Middle School got a refresh before the first day of school. Volunteers from Florida Power & Light and Hiland Park Baptist Church Youth Group helped trim bushes, plant trees, and move furniture around the school. The principal tells NewsChannel 7 all of the tasks...
Sea Turtle Hatchling’s Trip to the Gulf
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Only 1 in 1000 sea turtles survive to the age of maturity... Which for sea turtles is 25 to 30 years old. Why might you ask? One of the reasons is because they fall prey to other animals that are bigger than them. It’s especially...
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