Allison Baker
Weekend Anchor, Multimedia Journalist
Panama City, FL
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Allison Baker joined WJHG/WECP as a Weekend Anchor and multi-media journalist in June of 2021.
Allison is a Kentucky native who grew up in the horse capital of the world. She is trading in scenic drives through the horse farms for the sunny beaches in Panama City. Allison graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism.
After graduation, she worked as a multi-media journalist for two years at WBKO in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Feel free to share your story ideas with her by emailing allison.baker@wjhg.com and say hi if you see her out on the beach.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 8:30 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
On that top ten list sits Panama City Beach at number four.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 11:05 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
Doctors discovered Iaan had a rare form of cancer called Extragonadal Teratoma with a Malignant Nephroblastoma.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 6:10 AM CST
|By WJHG Newsroom, Katie Bente and Allison Baker
Police are investigating after a shooting at a Panama City nightclub.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 10:39 PM CDT
|By Allison Baker
NewsChannel 7, did ask Bay District Schools what fuel was used for the fire. We were told, “the same fuel they have always used.”
Updated: Oct. 2, 2022 at 10:20 PM CDT
|By Allison Baker
Many Floridians are wanting to donate to help out with disaster relief after Hurricane Ian. But you have to make sure that if you make a donation it is to a legitimate organization that is not a scam.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 6:32 PM CDT
|By Allison Baker
Officers say the child was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators determined this incident is nothing more than an accident. We are told no foul play was involved.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 9:16 PM CDT
|By WJHG Staff, Allison Baker and Jordan Gartner
Authorities say a child has died in Florida after falling from a balcony at a Panama City Beach resort.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 6:34 PM CDT
|By WJHG Newsroom and Allison Baker
A young boy died on Thursday afternoon after falling off the balcony of a condominium, according to officials.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2022 at 11:18 PM CDT
|By Allison Baker
Norwood told NewsChannel 7, that the loss of her son will never get easier as she misses him every day. But she hopes sharing his story will impact someone.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 12:35 PM CDT
|By WJHG Newsroom and Allison Baker
Officials report the firearm claims were false allegations and another woman has been arrested and charged in the incident.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 7:02 PM CDT
|By Allison Baker
Beach officials say the month of February 2022 is up around 42.91% compared to 2021. So far 2022 in total is up around 27.11% compared to 2021.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 10:14 AM CDT
|By WJHG Newsroom and Allison Baker
The suspected driver of a hit-and-run that left one 4 year old child dead has been identified, according to officials.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 5:52 PM CDT
|By Allison Baker
“This weekend the jail got up to 1,364 are really 1,264 in the facility. We’re down now to about 1301, which I think was our census this morning,” Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford said.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2022 at 8:58 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
One thing haunting our first responders is the ghost of Hurricane Michael. As Bertha’s path traveled along with the same direction as the eyewall.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2022 at 12:23 AM CST
|By Allison Baker
For those who may not know what unclaimed property is, it is a financial asset that is unknown or lost, or has been left inactive, unclaimed, or abandoned by its owner. That's according to the CFO.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2022 at 6:13 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
Visit Panama City Beach officials say the western portion of the renourishment project is expected to be completed in mid-February.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2021 at 11:33 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
According to the U.S Census, data Walton County has seen almost a 34% increase in population over the last 10 years.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2021 at 9:34 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
The city will be hosting two tree giveaways at the farmer’s markets at St. Andrews and Downtown Panama City on December 11 at 9 a.m.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2021 at 12:02 AM CST
|By Allison Baker
According to the Florida Highway Patrol in 2020, there were over 3,000 tire-related crashes in Florida.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2021 at 12:15 AM CDT
|By Allison Baker
Sunday was a day full of fall fashion for a good cause.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2021 at 11:16 PM CDT
|By Allison Baker
“It’s called Homocystinuria due to severe MTHFR Deficiency,” said Grace Talbert, Carson’s mom. “There are only about 50 documented cases worldwide.”
Updated: Aug. 30, 2021 at 7:46 PM CDT
|By Allison Baker and Gray News staff
After a social media post made by a dermatologist, the school superintendents of Bay and Walton Counties are addressing COVID-19 protocols.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2021 at 10:47 PM CDT
|By Allison Baker
According to deputies, the drowning took place around 8 a.m. Sunday morning.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2021 at 10:29 AM CDT
|By Allison Baker
Any information or witnesses concerning the crash, please contact Corporal Jacob Leitch or Corporal Constance Knowles at 850-484-5000 or Crime-stoppers.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2021 at 10:17 AM CDT
|By Allison Baker
They say Johnny Ray Kirk, 22, of Santa Rosa Beach, has active warrants for homicide, carjacking, grand theft of a motor vehicle, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, and aggravated elderly abuse.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2021 at 12:15 PM CDT
|By Allison Baker
According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office a Crestview man wanted on two counts of aggravated battery and armed burglary was taken into custody at his home off of John King Road last night following a four hour standoff with the OCSO deputies.
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